Wow. Just wow.

How kind of them to have you waste you're time by getting out of bed, getting dressed and coming to the house to fire you. Good luck to you op, I feel sorry for
The next nanny

Anonymous wrote:Bless you, OP. How long were you helping them? Did they give you any notice or severance?

A little less then one year. No, they did not give me notice or severance. I was struggling to maintain grace and left quickly so I also forgot to bring it up.

Glad to hear you were in a good place to receive such news, OP. I hope your next position is a much better fit that won't require morning meditations to get in the door!

I'm so sorry, OP. You will find another job with a better family, I'm sure. Keep your positive attitude!!!

Bless you, OP. How long were you helping them? Did they give you any notice or severance?

This morning I got to work early so I sat on the porch and took in the quiet of the morning. My job is stressful. We are navigating some problems that I have been praying will get better. In those few minutes I did a bit of meditation, focusing on compassion. In that comfortable silence I made a resolution that no matter what I faced when that door opened I would respond with kindness and love and make an effort to meet the family where they were at rather than where I felt they ought to be. Well, that door opened to a sit down with the family and they let me go. Nothing I would have said would have changed their mind. Not if I screamed, not if I begged, not if I defended myself. Instead I mentally acknowledged that they need something other then what I have to offer. I love their kids enough to want someone for them who will be the absolute best fit because it will yield the best bond in the long run. Now I will turn that compassion to myself so I can exercise some love before I start job hunting again.

To anyone who has had a painful parting,

Namaste