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Rose2000 · 02/05/2018 21:01

Hello! I am new to this forum and just wanted to get some advice. I pick up 2 children after school at 3pm and look after them until 6.30-7ish. I have been doing this for a couple of months and it really worked for me whilst I was doing my masters. Both the children and parents are lovely- never been a problem with pay and the children are quite laidback and easy going. I really enjoy the job. I am meant to be working for the family until the end of July- however due to changes in my circumstances I have had to suspend my university studies until September. Which means I now need to look for a full time job. I feel so bad because I know how busy the family are and I did say I can commit my time until July. It’s a very casual situation so I technically don’t have to give notice in. But I was thinking if I gave 3-4 weeks that may be OK? Any opinions of suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

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RandomMess · 02/05/2018 21:07

Just tell them ASAP

mummabearfoyrbabybears · 02/05/2018 21:18

On a slightly different note you know that it's illegal to care for someone else's children on a regular basis for more than two hours a day for payment unless you're a registered childminder. If you are already registered (I'm assuming you're not as you haven't said) then could you look at registering and taking on more children and legally? If not then just tell them ASAP so they can make alternative arrangements

Tempjob · 02/05/2018 21:22

Mumma - I assume OP is working as a nanny.

I would hand your notice in asap and offer to do ad hoc babysitting for the family if they ever need it. Might fit in well with your studies. Can you help them find another nanny? X

BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 02/05/2018 21:23

mummabear I assume that she's looking after the children in their own home, so childminder regulations don't apply.

mummabearfoyrbabybears · 02/05/2018 22:00

Ah of course! Blush

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