I worked for 3+ years for a wonderful family (we parted only because they moved). The nanny before me was there only for half the school year because she got accepted into grad school and was starting classes in April. They kept in touch with her and the kids were in her wedding several years later. One of the nannies before me in that same family left them after a year because she wanted a full-time position and they only needed 30hrs. They were completely understanding, supported her in finding a new family and kept in touch and the kids were in her wedding later. They are lovely generous (in all senses of the word) people and they treated all their nannies with respect. I wish more families were like that.

Anonymous wrote:I think it is really hard. We love our current nanny, she is great. Our needs are changing and we just don't need her anymore. I gave her 2 months notice. I told her we hoped she stayed to the time we no longer need a nanny. So far she has. I've checked in a few times and she says she is still staying till the end. knowing it is coming is still hard. It is weird and sad all at the same time. She makes mistakes and no need to correct anymore cause it doesn't matter, but still annoyed. It is just a different dynamic. A relationship is coming to an end no matter how you look at it - even if good terms.

Do you ever make mistakes?

PP - nanny gave us about a months notice.

oh - and we had a nanny leave us that we loved! I know she loved our son too. It was still sad and awkward - cause again the relationship is ending. We were so sad to see her go, but sure the dynamic changed.

I think it is really hard. We love our current nanny, she is great. Our needs are changing and we just don't need her anymore. I gave her 2 months notice. I told her we hoped she stayed to the time we no longer need a nanny. So far she has. I've checked in a few times and she says she is still staying till the end. knowing it is coming is still hard. It is weird and sad all at the same time. She makes mistakes and no need to correct anymore cause it doesn't matter, but still annoyed. It is just a different dynamic. A relationship is coming to an end no matter how you look at it - even if good terms.

It is crazy how much BS nannies have to deal with. We just found out that ours isn't planning to extend beyond her current contract because she wants to move on and get her degree. She's given us months of notice. I'm genuinely happy for her - this seems like the right time in her life to go for it, and I'm glad she feels ready. I'll happily write her a letter of recommendation if that helps her application, and I hope she'll serve as a reference for us as employers.

There's a lot of turnover in this field. Parent is foolish to take that personally.