I think a phone call tonight would be the best move.
Letting them know sooner rather than later definitely matters in this case.

I am sure they will understand to some degree however they may be left high + dry for a bit w/out any childcare.
Do you have a Nanny friend who you can offer them to use?

I gave my MB six months notice ,still she snap at me. Do all MB think they own their nannies ? Seriously I am done with being a nice nanny now.

Call them now - give them as much time as possible to find your replacement.

I'm also a lot more likely to be able to respond appropriately if I get the notice via text/email. I won't burst into tears (happened once -- in my defense, I was 4 weeks post-partum), or let my panic about finding someone new look like annoyance or anger.

Congrats on the new job OP.

I'm an MB. What I would want in this situation is as much notice as possible - so a phone call tonight, followed by an email or note, would be fine. And I think you should say much of what you say in your post here because it's warm, thoughtful, and completely reasonable.

I've been through this (nanny leaving for a career track job in a different field) and while it stinks to lose a great nanny I completely understand that these things happen. The fact that you've been so upfront with them all along speaks really well of you. I hope they are equally gracious in return.

Anonymous wrote:Be prepared to be let go immediately.

Well I am prepared obviously, I already have another full-time position lined up and ready to go. However, they're nice people and I know they won't begrudge me this exciting opportunity, so I think the risk is pretty slim. Thanks for your jaded advice, however

Be prepared to be let go immediately.

Phone call tonight. Say that you would have preferred to do Thisbe in person, but you wanted to give them as much notice as possible. This sort of thing happens.

7 months ago I started working part-time as a nanny for a lovely family. When I was hired, they knew I was in the process of applying for another part-time job, which is more related to my "career path" as a recent grad. I got that job too, and for the last 6 months have been balancing both part-time positions.

Last week I interviewed for a FT position with the "career" job, and just found out over the long weekend that I got it! I'm very excited to jump in and start really building my career. However, I now need to let the nanny family know, and I'm stressed out because I won't be able to give them as much notice as I was hoping to (2.5 weeks basically, although I can offer to continue coming 1 day/week for a few weeks after that as well). We book dates a month at a time and haven't booked for May yet, so I won't be cancelling any shifts that have already been booked thankfully.

I know they are out of town/contact until tonight, and I am not scheduled to be at their house until later this week. I'm thinking maybe I should ask if they are available for a phone call tonight so I can let them know now instead of waiting until I come in on Thursday. I recognize it's proper to give notice in person however, so I'm not sure what to do.

Basically, I feel guilty that I can't give them much notice, and like a jerk for bailing on their adorable children. However, I know my career comes first, and they also knew this would be happening eventually. What can I do to make this easier and less stressful for them, and how would you want to be informed based on the options I have presented? (Phone call tonight, or in person 3 days from now)

TIA!