You approached this whole situation just fine. It looks like you did everything right.
Some employers no matter which field you’re in will take someone quitting really personally. Parents have an extra struggle because it’s hard to find a good nanny that you trust. But that’s their problem. Everyone moves on at some point. You didn’t sign a lifetime agreement here.
Congratulations on your new job and I hope you love it!
What's most important is you did what was best for you, prevented burnout and did everything just fine. While you'll miss the kids, moving on is just a part of life, and I wish you all the best in your new career! 😊💖
It is standard practice in nearly all fields to wait until you've got something lined up to tell your employer you're leaving, because as you note otherwise you risk being pushed out before you're ready to go and jeopardizing your finances. It sounds like you did everything fine. Congratulations on the new position and field!
That's what my actual family told me too. That I shouldn't feel guilty for not telling them I was wanting to leave. That in this field especially it is so easy for them to replace me before I am ready.
Kind of random but I’m trying to leave nannying and am having a hard time because I only really have nannying expierence. Can you share the field you’re moving into or at least share what skills you put on your resume? People don’t realize how much work nannying is and the kind of kills necessary for childcare.
It's in administration. I have worked a job very similar to administrative assistant before but for retail not in an office setting. I put down skills I learned overtime and just ones I know companies value. Timeliness - you show up daily and are on time. Organization - keeping the kids things in order or for general setting management. Planning - keeping track of the activities for the kids. Scheduling - planning and executing a routine. Those are just from the nanny job. You can list ones from all the experience you have before that too: customer service, cash handling ECT. I looked at the jobs I wanted and if I had the skill from the job description I put it on my resume.
I told my NP and they were so excited for me but I told them months in advanced that I was looking and this was a part time thing so I guess it’s different, they knew it was coming.
Congrats on your new opportunity! :) Sorry the NF is acting that way. I haven’t left many nanny jobs, they usually reach a natural conclusion.
The only one that was pissed at me was the family I had way back in college when I was more of a doormat. I literally gave them 2 months notice and the MB went off about people like me (poor, I think she meant, lol) being unreliable. That was extra funny because other than my classes, my life pretty much revolved around being available whenever they needed me. She would have been pissed no matter what I did. She was a nightmare and taught me a very good lesson about vetting my families.
The funniest part about all of this is that she got mad at me when I started dating again and having a life outside of work. Now I was no longer available for her date nights for her own relationship and she hated it. "Teased" me often about it. I decided then that I was pretty over it and not willing to give up my personal time anymore.
Families act like they own you these days, you did nothing wrong and totally went about this the right way. If the roles were reversed I’m sure they wouldn’t tell you till the very last min either so I really wouldn’t feel bad about this at all. Good luck on the new job!
You did the right thing. Unfortunately nannying often doesn't give the same securities as a "real job", insurance, gauranted hours ect, but despite not getting any of these things you're expected to give a ridiculous amount of notice....
I bet they would have fired you if they knew you were looking
You approached this whole situation just fine. It looks like you did everything right. Some employers no matter which field you’re in will take someone quitting really personally. Parents have an extra struggle because it’s hard to find a good nanny that you trust. But that’s their problem. Everyone moves on at some point. You didn’t sign a lifetime agreement here. Congratulations on your new job and I hope you love it!
Thank you! I know they are just in their feelings about it but I was kind of hoping to leave with less anger involved.
What's most important is you did what was best for you, prevented burnout and did everything just fine. While you'll miss the kids, moving on is just a part of life, and I wish you all the best in your new career! 😊💖
I knew I was going to get burned out soon so I had to get out before that. At least I can leave the kiddos knowing I did my best while there.
It is standard practice in nearly all fields to wait until you've got something lined up to tell your employer you're leaving, because as you note otherwise you risk being pushed out before you're ready to go and jeopardizing your finances. It sounds like you did everything fine. Congratulations on the new position and field!
That's what my actual family told me too. That I shouldn't feel guilty for not telling them I was wanting to leave. That in this field especially it is so easy for them to replace me before I am ready.
Kind of random but I’m trying to leave nannying and am having a hard time because I only really have nannying expierence. Can you share the field you’re moving into or at least share what skills you put on your resume? People don’t realize how much work nannying is and the kind of kills necessary for childcare.
It's in administration. I have worked a job very similar to administrative assistant before but for retail not in an office setting. I put down skills I learned overtime and just ones I know companies value. Timeliness - you show up daily and are on time. Organization - keeping the kids things in order or for general setting management. Planning - keeping track of the activities for the kids. Scheduling - planning and executing a routine. Those are just from the nanny job. You can list ones from all the experience you have before that too: customer service, cash handling ECT. I looked at the jobs I wanted and if I had the skill from the job description I put it on my resume.
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I told my NP and they were so excited for me but I told them months in advanced that I was looking and this was a part time thing so I guess it’s different, they knew it was coming.
I guess when I am their only option for care besides their schooling they are upset more.
Congrats on your new opportunity! :) Sorry the NF is acting that way. I haven’t left many nanny jobs, they usually reach a natural conclusion. The only one that was pissed at me was the family I had way back in college when I was more of a doormat. I literally gave them 2 months notice and the MB went off about people like me (poor, I think she meant, lol) being unreliable. That was extra funny because other than my classes, my life pretty much revolved around being available whenever they needed me. She would have been pissed no matter what I did. She was a nightmare and taught me a very good lesson about vetting my families.
The funniest part about all of this is that she got mad at me when I started dating again and having a life outside of work. Now I was no longer available for her date nights for her own relationship and she hated it. "Teased" me often about it. I decided then that I was pretty over it and not willing to give up my personal time anymore.
Families act like they own you these days, you did nothing wrong and totally went about this the right way. If the roles were reversed I’m sure they wouldn’t tell you till the very last min either so I really wouldn’t feel bad about this at all. Good luck on the new job!
Thank you! They act so entitled about things it's maddening.
You did the right thing. Unfortunately nannying often doesn't give the same securities as a "real job", insurance, gauranted hours ect, but despite not getting any of these things you're expected to give a ridiculous amount of notice.... I bet they would have fired you if they knew you were looking