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nannies / anyone Please help.... contract written but not signed, can i leave?

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nannywithadifferentname · 10/10/2009 23:10

ok...
i started my new live in job 4 weeks ago.
I hate it. The mother is so patronising and i cant seem to do anything right. She can be very rude and is always around... its a sole charge job but she is always just there.
I have worked 4 weeks so far...
I am DREADING going back tomorrow... i feel sick just thinking about it... these last 2 weeks have been hell.

We have agreed a contract (no probationary perios was in it and 4 weeks notice was in it) but i have NOT SIGNED IT.

My question is can i just go back tomorrow night and say im leaving at the end of the week?
If its really bad could i just pack my stuff and go immediatly?
is there really anything they can do?

I have worked happily as a nanny for nearly 10 years.... i have FAB references for all my other jobs (where i have stayed years, and still see all my old charges )
The agency wont be impressed, but thats their problem right?
there are plenty of other agencies anyway...

Im the 4th nanny in 2 years

If i leave can they do anything? Do they still have to pay me for the work i have done?

Also i have prebooked holiday next week, so i would love to just go on holiday and know i never had to go back again.

any advice appreciated

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Simplyme · 12/10/2009 10:05

So what did you decide to do in the end?

Blondeshavemorefun · 12/10/2009 13:07

i know what happened as i know her in the rw

but i will let nannywithadifferentname tell you

nannywithadifferentname · 12/10/2009 13:36

I have spoken to my bosses

they are not happy but i am working 1 weeks notice.
I havent been there a month yet and i was off anyway next week (pre booked holiday) so its like 2 weeks notice

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Simplyme · 12/10/2009 18:57

Glad you're working the notice and wish you the best in finding a new job you can be happy in x

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