Anonymous
07/04/2016 19:08
Subject: I'd like advice quitting...please...!
You seem to wear many hats for this family OP & sadly you are working for a very thankless MomBoss who makes wearing all these hats much more difficult than it already is.
She is overworking you, while underpaying you at the same time.
You are right about choosing to end this job from Hell.
I would let her know directly that you will be moving on. You can state the reasons why, but you really don't have to if you do not feel comfortable in doing so.
Also include a written notice as well.
I would give her three weeks to be fair, though truthfully she will have a tough time filling the position since the pay is so low & there are add'l duties involved.
NOT your problem at all!!!!
Like in the majority of these cases, be totally prepared to be let go immediately or soon after since many families hate being told they are losing their childcare provider.
Or she may make your job tougher in your final weeks.
Regardless, I wish you all the best in beginning your new search.
I am confident that you will find yourself a great family very soon.
Good luck!
She is overworking you, while underpaying you at the same time.
You are right about choosing to end this job from Hell.
I would let her know directly that you will be moving on. You can state the reasons why, but you really don't have to if you do not feel comfortable in doing so.
Also include a written notice as well.
I would give her three weeks to be fair, though truthfully she will have a tough time filling the position since the pay is so low & there are add'l duties involved.
NOT your problem at all!!!!
Like in the majority of these cases, be totally prepared to be let go immediately or soon after since many families hate being told they are losing their childcare provider.
Or she may make your job tougher in your final weeks.
Regardless, I wish you all the best in beginning your new search.
I am confident that you will find yourself a great family very soon.
Good luck!
Anonymous
07/04/2016 18:19
Subject: I'd like advice quitting...please...!
Anonymous wrote:Hi everybody, thank you for reading my posting. I'll try to make it real short.
I've been working for a family with 4 kids for many years, and it's always been very stressful, and now it's getting even worse. I'm underpaid, which I know and I tried many times to get more money out of them.the mom is at home most of the time and constantly micromanages me, complains non stop...she even yells a lot at her kids. I run the entire household, except cleaning. I even cook for them and clean the kitchen afterwards. They're very last and the mom never asks me if I'm ok with doing certain things, she just expects it constantly. The last straw came now that I find myself constantly having the kids friend over, sometimes there are up to 8 kids there running around. Now I'm even expected to drive their friends around, which I'm not ok with. So I know I want to quit, I just don't know how to and how much notice I should give them. I mean I work like a dog, grocery shop for the family, cook, do laundry for all 4 kids for 7 days, even if I only work 4 part time days. I work 24 hours but do a 50 hour job while the kids are around.
Thank you again!!!
Are you legal? Otherwise. Why on earth.have you worked for these cretins so long?
Anonymous
07/04/2016 15:08
Subject: I'd like advice quitting...please...!
Thank you SO much for all your responses!!!
Happy holiday
Happy holiday
Anonymous
07/04/2016 12:14
Subject: Re:I'd like advice quitting...please...!
Anonymous wrote:Agree with others, find another job first. Then if the family asks you why you're leaving DO NOT TELL THEM THE TRUTH. Just smile and say that you're looking for a change/more hours/working with younger kids etc whatever.
+1. nothing good will come of complaining to them. get a better new job, and then lie and say it's been a pleasure working for them for the last few years. Go out on a good note and you will have a good reference.
Anonymous
07/03/2016 21:12
Subject: Re:I'd like advice quitting...please...!
Agree with others, find another job first. Then if the family asks you why you're leaving DO NOT TELL THEM THE TRUTH. Just smile and say that you're looking for a change/more hours/working with younger kids etc whatever.
doodlebug
07/03/2016 20:25
Subject: I'd like advice quitting...please...!
I agree that it's best if you can find another job first, but no one would blame you for quitting first. You'll feel so much better when you do. I wouldn't give them a minute more than two weeks. PP gave an excellent letter template. Just let them know it's time to move on, your last day is X and it's been a pleasure working for them. Then breath a sigh of relief. If you can swing it, take a week, or at least a long weekend off between jobs.
Anonymous
07/03/2016 19:59
Subject: I'd like advice quitting...please...!
Get a new job lined up, then give two weeks notice.
Anonymous
07/03/2016 18:30
Subject: I'd like advice quitting...please...!
Agree w/ PP. Find your next job, then just give them a professional letter. "I've so enjoyed caring for your children for the past X years, but the time has come for me to find my next position. My last day will be ___. It has been a pleasure working with you."
If you have a notice period in your contract then honor that. If not give a minimum of two weeks, 3 or 4 if possible (you can't be faulted at all if you give 3 or more weeks.)
Then take at least a week off in between jobs so you can recover and recharge a bit before your next job.
Good luck!
-MB
If you have a notice period in your contract then honor that. If not give a minimum of two weeks, 3 or 4 if possible (you can't be faulted at all if you give 3 or more weeks.)
Then take at least a week off in between jobs so you can recover and recharge a bit before your next job.
Good luck!
-MB
Anonymous
07/03/2016 16:48
Subject: I'd like advice quitting...please...!
Secure a new job first, give them notice and be prepared to be let go immediately. Good luck!
Anonymous
07/03/2016 16:15
Subject: I'd like advice quitting...please...!
Hi everybody, thank you for reading my posting. I'll try to make it real short.
I've been working for a family with 4 kids for many years, and it's always been very stressful, and now it's getting even worse. I'm underpaid, which I know and I tried many times to get more money out of them.the mom is at home most of the time and constantly micromanages me, complains non stop...she even yells a lot at her kids. I run the entire household, except cleaning. I even cook for them and clean the kitchen afterwards. They're very last and the mom never asks me if I'm ok with doing certain things, she just expects it constantly. The last straw came now that I find myself constantly having the kids friend over, sometimes there are up to 8 kids there running around. Now I'm even expected to drive their friends around, which I'm not ok with. So I know I want to quit, I just don't know how to and how much notice I should give them. I mean I work like a dog, grocery shop for the family, cook, do laundry for all 4 kids for 7 days, even if I only work 4 part time days. I work 24 hours but do a 50 hour job while the kids are around.
Thank you again!!!
I've been working for a family with 4 kids for many years, and it's always been very stressful, and now it's getting even worse. I'm underpaid, which I know and I tried many times to get more money out of them.the mom is at home most of the time and constantly micromanages me, complains non stop...she even yells a lot at her kids. I run the entire household, except cleaning. I even cook for them and clean the kitchen afterwards. They're very last and the mom never asks me if I'm ok with doing certain things, she just expects it constantly. The last straw came now that I find myself constantly having the kids friend over, sometimes there are up to 8 kids there running around. Now I'm even expected to drive their friends around, which I'm not ok with. So I know I want to quit, I just don't know how to and how much notice I should give them. I mean I work like a dog, grocery shop for the family, cook, do laundry for all 4 kids for 7 days, even if I only work 4 part time days. I work 24 hours but do a 50 hour job while the kids are around.
Thank you again!!!