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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just need to vent so I can be calm and positive when I respond.  We hired a nanny 3 months ago through an agency (our first time using one) and she committed to a year.  Recently she told us she needed to take unplanned time off to help a family member so we agreed to hold the job open and try and find a temp while she was gone.  We only had a week's notice (she told us on Monday that Thursday of that week was her last day for some period of time) but we tried to be understanding given that life happens and we wanted to support her.  We've been scrambling in the meantime trying to cover the hours and give her the time she needs.  It's been a few weeks and I hadn't heard from her so I checked in yesterday.  She just texted me back that she's quitting.  I get it people have lives and I certainly don't expect anyone to put my family above their own, but it would have been nice to know this several weeks ago so we could have just started looking for a replacement and not been in limbo.  Also, I think it's really unprofessional and not courteous to quit via text.  I know this is DCUM so people will jump in and say we're shitty employers and that's why she's leaving but that's not the case.  We pay a good rate, we're always on time coming home, give lots of vacation and paid sick leave, do small "gifts" here and there and always express how much we appreciate our nannies.  Before this we've always had long term relationships of 2+ years and we're still in contact with our former nannies even though we've moved out of state.  I'm so steamed about it and more annoyed that I feel like she took advantage of our goodwill in holding the job open.  We specifically asked if she was coming back and assured her we would make something work in the meantime so she wouldn't come back to being without a job and a source of income.  I feel like a total idiot and now we're starting from scratch...  Thanks for letting me vent.  There's obviously no use in being rude so I'm planning to acknowledge the message, wish her the best and move on, but I needed to just get this out.[/quote][/quote]

You seam to me good people,I hope I find one nice family like you .[/quote]

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