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CM CLUB - NOTICE LETTER - having big trouble with wording and in a state.....PLEASE help.....

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 12:40

I've got to give notice letter ASAP but having major trouble with wording....I know I need to just get on and write it but I'm all blank and it's making me feel sick!!

Anyone out there got any good words I can use???

Pretty please with sugar on top!

LT xx

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dustystar · 14/12/2007 12:41

Can you put down what you've got so far?

dustystar · 14/12/2007 12:42

Sorry looney i don't always follow the CM threads so i don't know why you want to give notice - is it the family who send their girls even when they're ill?

TinselHockey · 14/12/2007 12:42

How about 'I don't want your children any more they smell.'

Sorry.

I really wouldn't worry about it. Just short and to the point (which may be a bit tricky for you Looney , and you do not have to give a reason!

Show MN the draft and we'll pick it to pieces for you.

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 12:44

I've written and written and written again but get a few words into it and go COMPLETELY blank - wish I could blame this on pregnancy hormones but I think it's a case of I'm a wuss and haven't got a clue how to word it - useless aren't I

I'm fine with the bits where I put what the last date is (but offer for them to leave whenever they want if choose to leave earlier - no payment necessary) etc... it's the opening and reason I'm struggling with, it's hard when they've been with you so long

I promise I'm not being lazy, just having a major mental block with it all.

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 12:46

Dusty - yes it's those parents - I've been given an offer I can't refuse and I've always had in my mind that I'll give notice if something else comes up which it has!

TH - very funny, you know me so well!!! I was going to leave the reason but I'm sure I'll get a phonecall asking me and I hate confrontation!

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mumlove · 14/12/2007 12:46

I put on mine that the dr's has advised me to start cutting back on work as the last few times i had my blood pressure taken it was a bit high and he would like it not to rise anymore.
So by the time they have got the letter and done the notice period you will be further along in the pregnacy and didn't want to suddenly let them down later.

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 12:47

Off to get ds from school but when back, will draft a little something but PLEASE rip it apart!!!

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ChristmasShinySnowflakes · 14/12/2007 12:50

Dear XXX

I am writing to give you X weeks notice that as of DATE I will be unable to provide childcare services to you.

This decision is one that has been made after considerable thought, in line with the needs of and my commitment to my own family.

I wish you and your famnily the very best for the future.

The last date that I will be able to provide care for X and Y will be DATE. If, however, you choose to cease our arrangement at an earlier date, I will respect this decision and there will of course be no charge so long as I have at least 1 weeks notice.

Yours etc etc

dustystar · 14/12/2007 12:52

Thats good

ChristmasShinySnowflakes · 14/12/2007 12:52

Just a rough idea of what I think you should put.

Short and sweet

Although on consideration I would move the 'I wish you and your family' sentence to the end, before the 'yours etc' bit.

TinselHockey · 14/12/2007 13:07

Oo that's fab snowflake!

ChristmasShinySnowflakes · 14/12/2007 13:09

Thanks!

Just a quick draft really but if it helps then great!

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 13:36

OMG - I LOVE YOU!!! I think the emotion of it all was making me struggle - I probably would have found it easier as an outsider but would never have been as good as that!!

Right then, I'll do it. I need to add a bit about money I owe them (was saved to one side for overnight care) and then away we go

Ok....the next problem.....I don't actually see parents much, haven't for last few weeks anyway. I worry that the letter won't reach them if just put in the bag so I have 2 options......send by post or email attached a copy. WWYD?

LT xxxxx

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 14:04

QUICK QUESTION......i have these girls mon-wed and have to give 8 weeks notice. 8 weeks today is 8th feb, do i put that date or 6th feb (which is wed?)

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ChristmasShinySnowflakes · 14/12/2007 14:29

I would start the notice from today- and I would HAND them the letter that way you're sure they've received it

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 14:32

I can't hand it though as I don't see them Any other ideas?

Mjust dash to school again

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ChristmasShinySnowflakes · 14/12/2007 14:41

Ah I see.

Email attached copy requesting both a delivery AND a read receipt!

Also in your letter, it might be an idea to request confirmation via email or writing of the date that they wish them to leave you.

Given past history it might be an idea to give a timescale by which you need to know when they will leave. I assume that you'll offset any credit against their last invoice....only suggesting this in case they try to pull a fast one and leave immediately without notice.

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 15:04

Back.

I'm set to always get read receipts but will also do delivery receipt this time. We do most of our communicating via email and she should read it pretty quickly

Good idea about the money. I imagine they won't be in a position to confirm a leave date until they've tried alternative care (unless the au pair does some but she still has college too). I'll add the bits on the email and put it on here for last approval from MNetters

Thanks so much for your help, I hate this stuff. It's so hard as we are friendly when it's not about sickness, it's soooo hard

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ChristmasShinySnowflakes · 14/12/2007 15:07

You're welcome- just glad it's helped

SweetSnowflake · 14/12/2007 15:27

Sorry to say Loony, but the person who helped you isnt me?, no idea who else is a snowflake?

ChristmasShinySnowflakes · 14/12/2007 15:28

That'll be me

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 15:31

hehe, i know, i put something in the staffroom but realised after it was a mix up - through Sweetsnowflake had changed names as had been talking about it

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SweetSnowflake · 14/12/2007 15:32

so are you regular and name changed or new??..looks like i will have to do a name change now too confusing!

ChristmasShinySnowflakes · 14/12/2007 15:36

I'm a regular yes and I changed my name about 6 weeks ago

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LOONEYplayingachristmasTUNEy · 14/12/2007 15:55

MY UPDATED LETTER is below, thoughts please....

Dear X & X (or should I put Mr & Mrs X ?)

I am writing to give you 8 weeks notice that as of 8th February 2008, I will be unable to provide childcare services to you.

This decision is one that has been made after considerable thought, in line with the needs of and my commitment to my own family.

The last date that I will be able to provide care for X and X will be Wednesday 6th February 2008. If, however, you choose to cease our arrangement at an earlier date, I will respect this decision and there will of course be no charge so long as I have at least 1 weeks notice.

As you know, £X was put aside for future overnight care. This amount has been deducted from January?s invoice (see attached paperwork relating to the £X and January?s invoice). If however you choose to leave before the end of January, I am happy to do an amended invoice if you give me a confirmed leave date.

I wish you and your family the very best for the future.

Yours sincerely

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