Anonymous
Post 04/28/2015 14:37     Subject: Re:How much notice to give part time nanny that we are terminating her?
It's really hard to be given one or two weeks notice. It's practically impossible to find another job in that time frame. Personally, my contract always reads that I'm given two weeks notice minimum and two weeks severance if they choose to terminate. Given that I've had three positions that ended prematurely (two schedule changes and one custody issue), I consider that more than fair.
Anonymous
Post 04/23/2015 04:33     Subject: How much notice to give part time nanny that we are terminating her?
Anonymous wrote:I think notice is especially important in this situation, because you all basically had an understanding about when the position would end, and she is likely making plans around that understanding. It would be a truly shitty thing to do to give a nanny that, in your own words, you really like and care about, a minimal amount of notice when in her mind she has months to find a new job and she has remained committed to you in spite of that fact.

I say this as a nanny with the same understanding with my current family. My job will end in September when the youngest heads to full time school. I am committed to sticking it out with them until then, and I have turned down positions that would require me to start before then. I would be incensed if they changed the plans and tossed me aside without considering my own needs. Give as much notice as you can reasonably afford OP.


Thanks so much for posting this. It definitely resonates with me. I left a position where the MB kept changing the end date. I was particularly upset because she said "we'll pay you until this week even though we may not need it, we'll honor our word"... she then called to say, "I know I promised to pay you, but something came up". it left me with a disgusting taste in my mouth. Nothing in the contract was honored. I asked myself if she was worth the time or argument. I don't expect to be babied or coddled, but one thing I cannot tolerate is a dishonest person.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2015 17:46     Subject: How much notice to give part time nanny that we are terminating her?
Terminate whenever, but pay out 2-3weeks
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2015 11:52     Subject: How much notice to give part time nanny that we are terminating her?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think notice is especially important in this situation, because you all basically had an understanding about when the position would end, and she is likely making plans around that understanding. It would be a truly shitty thing to do to give a nanny that, in your own words, you really like and care about, a minimal amount of notice when in her mind she has months to find a new job and she has remained committed to you in spite of that fact.

I say this as a nanny with the same understanding with my current family. My job will end in September when the youngest heads to full time school. I am committed to sticking it out with them until then, and I have turned down positions that would require me to start before then. I would be incensed if they changed the plans and tossed me aside without considering my own needs. Give as much notice as you can reasonably afford OP.

Well said.


OP here and I agree though I didn't realize it exactly until you wrote it. FWIW when I first wrote my post I was going to ask if 4 weeks was enough and then decided to make it more open ended. Honestly we are also considering just telling her to start looking and she is free to go whenever she finds something but can stay with us though late August if she has not found something.


Sounds like the perfect plan. Good luck to you.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2015 11:38     Subject: How much notice to give part time nanny that we are terminating her?
Anonymous wrote:Considering that her work hours are very few, it is highly unlikely that she works to support herself here.

So letting her go will not be a huge deal on her end.

That being said, it would still be a courteous gesture to allow her some notice.

I say between 2-4 weeks. Whatever you feel comfortable with.

Also..As a parting gift, perhaps give her a cash bonus or a generous gift card since it sounds to me as if she has done a great job working for you.

GL.


You really have no idea why someone works, and it isn't your place to judge the importance of that work. Maybe she is working toward a financial goal, maybe this is one of a few jobs and she does in fact need it to support herself. Notice is always warranted when possible to offer. I agree that 2-4 weeks is appropriate.
Anonymous
Post 04/22/2015 09:45     Subject: How much notice to give part time nanny that we are terminating her?
Considering that her work hours are very few, it is highly unlikely that she works to support herself here.

So letting her go will not be a huge deal on her end.

That being said, it would still be a courteous gesture to allow her some notice.

I say between 2-4 weeks. Whatever you feel comfortable with.

Also..As a parting gift, perhaps give her a cash bonus or a generous gift card since it sounds to me as if she has done a great job working for you.

GL.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2015 21:36     Subject: How much notice to give part time nanny that we are terminating her?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think notice is especially important in this situation, because you all basically had an understanding about when the position would end, and she is likely making plans around that understanding. It would be a truly shitty thing to do to give a nanny that, in your own words, you really like and care about, a minimal amount of notice when in her mind she has months to find a new job and she has remained committed to you in spite of that fact.

I say this as a nanny with the same understanding with my current family. My job will end in September when the youngest heads to full time school. I am committed to sticking it out with them until then, and I have turned down positions that would require me to start before then. I would be incensed if they changed the plans and tossed me aside without considering my own needs. Give as much notice as you can reasonably afford OP.

Well said.


OP here and I agree though I didn't realize it exactly until you wrote it. FWIW when I first wrote my post I was going to ask if 4 weeks was enough and then decided to make it more open ended. Honestly we are also considering just telling her to start looking and she is free to go whenever she finds something but can stay with us though late August if she has not found something.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2015 16:05     Subject: How much notice to give part time nanny that we are terminating her?
Anonymous wrote:I think notice is especially important in this situation, because you all basically had an understanding about when the position would end, and she is likely making plans around that understanding. It would be a truly shitty thing to do to give a nanny that, in your own words, you really like and care about, a minimal amount of notice when in her mind she has months to find a new job and she has remained committed to you in spite of that fact.

I say this as a nanny with the same understanding with my current family. My job will end in September when the youngest heads to full time school. I am committed to sticking it out with them until then, and I have turned down positions that would require me to start before then. I would be incensed if they changed the plans and tossed me aside without considering my own needs. Give as much notice as you can reasonably afford OP.

Well said.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2015 15:34     Subject: How much notice to give part time nanny that we are terminating her?
I think notice is especially important in this situation, because you all basically had an understanding about when the position would end, and she is likely making plans around that understanding. It would be a truly shitty thing to do to give a nanny that, in your own words, you really like and care about, a minimal amount of notice when in her mind she has months to find a new job and she has remained committed to you in spite of that fact.

I say this as a nanny with the same understanding with my current family. My job will end in September when the youngest heads to full time school. I am committed to sticking it out with them until then, and I have turned down positions that would require me to start before then. I would be incensed if they changed the plans and tossed me aside without considering my own needs. Give as much notice as you can reasonably afford OP.