Leaving Your Nanny Position

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What's the best way to handle leaving a nanny position?

Leaving Your Nanny Position

For whatever reason, you've decided it's time to move on from your current nanny position. Maybe you know someone from your own family looking for a nanny and you've decided to work for them. Or, maybe you've decided to return to school. You could be moving, getting out of the nanny business, or any number of other things. The bottom line is that you've decided to leave your current nanny position.

Sounds simple, right? For some people it is. For others, it's the hardest thing they've ever had to do. Think about it. How long have you worked for this family? Unless you're a robot, you can't help but bond with the kids. You get close. It's only natural. But when it comes time to say good-bye, it's not always easy.

If you're the only nanny the children have ever had or known, they may find it hard to see you go. Before you say anything to the kids, have a heart-to-heart with your employer. Tell them your reasons for moving away from this nanny position and try to leave on a good note. You never know when you might need a good job reference, or another job. So, leave your current nanny position on a positive note; no hard feelings.

At that point, ask the parents for permission to talk to the kids yourself. The kids will appreciate your honesty, even if it might not seem that way at first. Young kids might not easily internalize what's happening right away, but at least they'll understand that you didn't just disappear from their lives.

   

Comments

1/4/2012 4:39:38 PM
Care said:

Set a date that u may be able to come visit.this leaves light at the end of the tunnel for the kids




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