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One of my families, whom I was with for 3 years, gave me 4 months notice. They were moving out to the suburbs and gave me to option of commuting, which I declined. It worked out well on both of our parts. They gave a great reference and put the word out that I was looking for a position on multiple forums/their offices/their friends and I, in turn, helped them find and interview a new nanny. I worked up until the day that they moved. I did not get severance and my "bonus" was a very thoughtful gift.

Nannying is, by nature, a temporary job and no one should be surprised, hurt or offended when a position ends. Notice is necessary. Severance, though lovely and thoughtful, is not .

Anonymous wrote:I had been working for my current family for over 4 years and a couples of weeks ago MB told me that after May they don't need a FT nanny I told MB I'll start looking for a new family she said ok no problem if you find a family before May just let us know....well I found a amazing family and unfortunately the position start before May I told MB and guess what?? They didn't took the news very well =( please give your nanny at least 1 or 2 months severance and if she find a new family don't me rude and mean to her!

Yes, this is the scary part of giving several month's notice - you could lose your nanny before you're ready to be without childcare. OP, for this reason if/when we have to part with our long-term nanny we will err on the side of significant severance. So perhaps we'd give her one month's notice from the time we're ready to be without her, but 2 month's severance pay so she has ample time to find her next position without anxiety. It's expensive but it's the best way I can think of to ensure we don't get left in the lurch and she gets the consideration and peace of mind she deserves.

I also expect we'd be like the other poster and help our nanny find her next position. She came to us from exactly that kind of situation (neighborhood referral when her time with them was coming to an end) and it was a terrific way to find a nanny.

Good luck.

I had been working for my current family for over 4 years and a couples of weeks ago MB told me that after May they don't need a FT nanny I told MB I'll start looking for a new family she said ok no problem if you find a family before May just let us know....well I found a amazing family and unfortunately the position start before May I told MB and guess what?? They didn't took the news very well =( please give your nanny at least 1 or 2 months severance and if she find a new family don't me rude and mean to her!

1 weeks pay per year of service

What is the going amount for severance? Let's assume nanny has been with you between 2 and 4 years.

As much notice as well as severance. We helped our former nanny find a new family, then helped her find another one when that family flamed out. I have great kids and she played an enormous role in making that happen.

2 or 3 months if possible. I would offer severance as an incentive to stay to the end. Would not pay severance if she left early.

Your family didn't have to worry about childcare for 5 years.
That's a big deal. Give her as much notice as possible so she doesn't feel as though she has to accept the first job she's offered. A bonus is always a nice gesture.

As much notice as possible and severance.

Five years? I'd give her notice now so she can plan and severance to. After five years, I'd also give her a nice cash bonus with a beautiful reference letter.
Very few families are as lucky as you. Congratulations.

One month notice? Do we still give severance if we give a month notice?