Hi Ladies,
I am currently a student on my way to being an elementary school teacher. Right now, I work 3 days a week as a nanny for two little boys (almost 6 old Kindergartener and a 2 and a half year old). I will be starting my student teaching in Januruy, which will be full time and require me to quit my job.
When is an appropriate time to tell the parents? My thought is the sooner the better, but I am nervous about this because I know the mom will not take it well. Any suggestions are truly appreciated. TIA.
~ Waiting for our Little Spartan~
Our Baby Boy is due September 8, 2012
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If you know now, tell her now. That way she has ample time to find a new nanny.
Our Baby Boy is due September 8, 2012
Our Baby Boy is due September 8, 2012
Well, I'll throw out a different POV. Sure, the parents would want to know as soon as possible to maximize their time to find your replacement, but is that in your best interest? I don't think you are obligated to tell them right away. If you can afford for them to cut you loose early, then yes, go ahead and let them know. But if it would put you in a really bad position to lose your pay now, be careful about that. If they start looking right now and find someone perfect who is available now, you may find yourself out of a job before you are ready to be. I don't think you are obligated to give 3 months notice.
ITA!
Unless I was otherwise unhappy with the nanny, I'd keep her until she was ready to go. It can take quite a while to find the right person for child care. It would be great to have the current nanny help the replacement learn the ropes when the time came as well.