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nanny with a question

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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Re: nanny with a question

  • I would say as soon as possible.  When I was a nanny, they had asked me to give them 3 months notice if I were going to be leaving to allow them alot of time to screen new people etc.
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    If you know now, tell her now.  That way she has ample time to find a new nanny.  

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    David "BD" 2/8/07 Spencer 9/12/11
  • Thanks...and thanks for the spelling edit! I blame my iPad :)
    ~ Waiting for our Little Spartan~
    Our Baby Boy is due September 8, 2012
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  • Now. The parents will want as much time as possible to find a replacement. Did the parents know you were an Elem Ed student when they hired you? Has student teaching ever come up? 
  • Yes, they have known since I met them. Student teaching came up 2 weeks ago but I didn't say anything then because they were about to leave for vacation and I didn't want to drop a bomb on them before they went.
    ~ Waiting for our Little Spartan~
    Our Baby Boy is due September 8, 2012
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  • I would go ahead and tell them now. They will have plenty of time to prepare and interview and time for you to train the next person.
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  • 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.

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    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!

  • ASAP! I would be really upset if my nanny knew and didnt give me a heads up..
  • I think happy momma and jodi have a good point. To those saying you'd want to know ASAP--would you still give your nanny their 3 months or would you let them go as soon as you find a replacement? 
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  • imageghm:
    I think happy momma and jodi have a good point. To those saying you'd want to know ASAP--would you still give your nanny their 3 months or would you let them go as soon as you find a replacement? 

    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.  

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