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06.04.08, 07:00 AM General Topics
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We've had a lot of issues with our current nanny and recently found an awesome new nanny to replace her. However, I'm dreading firing current nanny and feel majorly guilty b/c I know she has a lot of financial problems. Any advice from those that have fired nannies? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.04.08, 07:00 AM Flag
 

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I just went through this. Give her some severance and do on the day you plan on letting her go. Don't let it go on too long or you'll drive yourself nuts. Bottom line, her personal life is not your concern and she may be used to this. She'll find another job. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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Thanks -- we were thinking of letting her work for a week and a half after we told her and then giving her a week's severance. She's only been with us for 7 months, and I'm sure it won't be a total shock to her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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To be clear, I meant a week's severance in addition to paying her for working during the notice period. I don't want 10 people flaming me for only paying her for a week when she worked a week and a half! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 07:04 AM Flag
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Better to make a clean break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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do not have a notice period. Since she has only worked for you for 7 months, I would give one week severence on the day you tell her, get the keys back and that's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 08:58 AM Flag
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I would NOT give notice. You should let her go on the last day you want her to work for you. Give her severance at that time as well. You do not want a woman who knows she is fired taking care of your child, or in your home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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I just did this yesterday. Very similar situation (i.e. guilt about her finances). You just have to bite the bullet and do it. Be honest but a little fib to make the process easier is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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We did this earlier in the year. Don't give her notice beforehand - on what is going to be her last day, talk to her in the evening, give her little information on why you're firing her (as in: "thank you for all that you've done for us, but it is time for a change"). Pay her for the week and whatever notice period you give her (we did two weeks) and ask her to give back the keyes. Don't let her come back, have new nanny start next day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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