Handing in notice!

[Sharkteeth]

Hi all!

I'm just about to sit down and write a letter of resignation from my nanny job and was wondering if anyone has any hints or tips? I've been there for two years and it's been getting progressively harder; I've been disrespected, expected to work late at 5 minutes notice and I don't think I've ever been paid without having to chase my boss up for about a week. I'm not sure whether to mention these in the letter or just the fact that I've found a new position.

I know that me resigning will come as a complete shock and I'm not really sure how I should handle it. I feel so anxious every time I think about it! Does anyone have any advice about how best to go about this??

Thanks in advance :)

I would be inclined to just right a basic letter. Date it and advise that you are giving them your notice, note your last working day in it and leave it at that.

Good luck in your new job.

Just be simple.
Dear x and y.
I am writing to confirm resignation of my position as your nanny from x date, which is x weeks from now as specified in my contract.

Thanks, x

They will ask verbally anyway why so no need to add in letter. You can always just say you are looking to move to a different area/ type of position if you want to avoid a huge discussion

That all sounds awful. I would never pay my nanny late and id ask ages in advance if she could stay longer and not assume she will say yes. Hope yr new job is a lot better

I wouldn't mention the negatives, you may need them for a good reference in the future. Stick to the facts, but mention that you'll really miss the children (even if you won't).

I agree with PP but also work out your holiday allowance, if you have 5.6 weeks in your contract I think it works out as 1 day per every 4 weeks you have been in your job up to your last working day. You can then say for example, that you have 4 days accrued holiday so could leave 4 days before your last day or they can pay you for the holiday if they need you to work all of your notice. Although it can work in their favour if you have used over your holiday allowance and you may have to work a few days unpaid!

I hope that makes sense!

Thanks so much for all the advice. Just one more annoying question and I'm done! I've worked out I have 4 days left of holiday. What would be the best way of claiming them back? I can't imagine my boss would be too happy having me only working 3 weeks notice instead of 4.

Thanks again!

Give her the option. Tell her you have accrued 4 days holiday, you are happy to either have one day off each week of your notice, finish 4 days earlier or be paid 4 days extra. Then it's her decision! Good luck. Worst part of the job!