{"id":997,"date":"2012-12-06T04:55:10","date_gmt":"2012-12-06T12:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/?p=997"},"modified":"2012-12-06T04:55:10","modified_gmt":"2012-12-06T12:55:10","slug":"my-nanny-gave-notice-now-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/index.php\/2012\/12\/06\/my-nanny-gave-notice-now-what\/","title":{"rendered":"My Nanny Gave Notice, Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>In a perfect world, nannies would stay with their work family until the children outgrew the need for childcare, and parents and nannies would plan for the nanny\u2019s departure as they would for any other essential childhood milestone.<\/p>\n

But the world isn\u2019t perfect and nannies come and go. While it\u2019s typically more convenient for the family when the nanny leaves on their terms, this simply isn\u2019t always the case. Whether a nanny is getting married, is expecting a child of her own, or wants to move onto greener pastures, nannies can and do give notice that they\u2019ll be leaving their posts. When this notice comes, savvy-employers need to have an action plan in place.<\/p>\n

Reviewing your nanny work agreement <\/strong>is the first thing you\u2019ll want to do if your nanny gives notice. If crafted thoroughly, your agreement should include a section on termination of the working relationship. This section may outline what the nanny agreed to in terms of how much notice she\u2019ll give, how any unused accrued paid time off will be handled, and what steps she needs to take, if any, prior to her last day of employment. It may also include employer options, such as providing severance pay rather than having the nanny work out her notice.<\/p>\n

If no written agreement has been made, now is the time to hammer out the details surrounding your nanny\u2019s departure. If you\u2019ve made a verbal agreement, put it into writing so that there are no misunderstandings with regards to expectations.<\/p>\n

After you\u2019ve solidified the logistics of when your nanny\u2019s last day of work will be, you\u2019ll want to develop an end plan. <\/strong>Your end plan may vary depending on how long your nanny has been with your family, if she lives in or lives out, and the circumstances surrounding her decision to move on. While it can be tempting to keep the ending short and sweet, this is a time where you\u2019ll want to put your children\u2019s best interest above your own. If your nanny has been with you several years, phasing her out by cutting down her work hours may be a good choice.\u00a0 Now is also the time to discuss when you\u2019ll tell the children their nanny is leaving and how much information you\u2019ll share. It\u2019s important that the parents and nanny are on the same page so the children don\u2019t feel like the nanny leaving is anyone\u2019s fault.<\/p>\n

If you plan to allow your children to continue their relationship with their nanny, you\u2019ll want to discuss that as well. This way everyone is prepared to answer when the children ask when they\u2019ll see their nanny again.<\/p>\n

Parents will also need to remember to collect essential items <\/strong>like house keys, credit cards, unused petty cash, insurance cards and any other items your nanny has accumulated for her work use prior to or on the nanny\u2019s last day.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019ll begin your next nanny search will depend on how much notice your nanny has given and your confidence level in being able to work through her notice successfully. Sometimes, after a nanny has given notice, the parents want to terminate the relationship on the spot. For practical, as well as for their children\u2019s emotional attachment to the nanny, this isn\u2019t always the best course of action. Ideally, you\u2019ll want to give yourself two to eight weeks to secure a new nanny.\u00a0 Nannies who have been with their family for years and who are leaving on good terms may even be willing and eager to help you in your new nanny search.<\/p>\n

While it can be difficult to set any negative emotions aside, ending your working relationship on a good note is best practice. If your nanny has cared for your children for several years, you\u2019ll want to honor the dedication and contributions she\u2019s made to your family. A farewell dinner, a handmade gift and, if she\u2019s gone above and beyond to be accommodating during the transition, perhaps even a cash bonus are appropriate ways to say thanks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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