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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is the OP from the threads about the nanny arriving late, the nanny who wasn't doing the laundry, etc?  Right?[/quote]

Yep.  She's been a problem on several different fronts. [/quote]

Why did you not get rid of her earlier, when we suggested that, several times?  If you don't want advice, don't ask for it.[/quote]

I posted an ad almost a month ago. I have intentionally taken a while to find the right candidate - someone who is a good fit with the kids, has the right attitude, and is interested in the job we are offering. I did not want to end up with another "seems fine but doesn't really want to be here" nanny. [/quote]

But you didn't give notice then?  I'm not understanding why.[/quote]

Conventional wisdom around here seems to be to wait until a replacement is found, then give notice and severance at that time, especially when replacing someone. If it were a matter of the kids no longer needing nanny care (like everyone going to school in the fall) or we were relocating, I would feel comfortable giving notice well in advance. But giving notice of "we are going to terminate you and replace you with someone more suitable for the job" doesn't seem like a message that will be well received and I wouldn't be comfortable with her continuing to care for my kids after that. Most likely she wouldn't return the next day, but if she did, I can't imagine she'd be a great caregiver while waiting for the axe to fall. [/quote]

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