Do i need to give a two week notice to her?

Question

so i just started a new job in june as a nanny. i quit my other job so i could work with this new family and she told me between sunday and wednesday i will get 24 hours a week. some days might be 5 hours some days might be 12 hours a day which i was fine with i just need to make sure i am getting enough hours to pay my bills.

well yesterday she called me 2 hours before i was suppose to go over that shes really sorry but they financially cant afford me to come today and watch her children.

i was a little upset because i need the money and then she said i will call u tuesday night and let you know about wednesday and she never called.she called about 30 mins ago and said again she was really sorry but shes not going to have me come today.. and then she was like sorry bye.

i am very upset thats 16 hours i am missing this week in pay..

i m going to look for another job but do i need to give her a notice???

what should i do?

Answer 1

It would be common courtesy but one she has not given you. I would definitely look for another job and I would call her and tell her you do not  appreciate what she has done considering you quit your last job to take care of her kids, she sounds very irresponsible and inconsiderate in my opinion.

Answer 2

U dont need to give her notice as obviously she is cutting your job not u... she is not telling u u are being let go she is short changing u and keeping u hanging... find another job and dont worry about her..

Answer 3

Yeah just call her tell her you quit and look in the wanted ads or try to get your old job back.

Answer 4

No. she isn't giving you any notice so I wouldn't give her any. It sounds like she doesn't really need a nanny so I would quit before she lets you go.

Answer 5

just tell her shes messed u around and ur getting another job

good luck

Answer 6

She did not withhold her end of the bargain which means you do not owe her anything..you need to take care of you..find another job immediately

Answer 7

it would be nice to give her a notice, but i dont think you should. she messed you up with your money, yea everybody has problems. but she told u she will give certain amount of hours and its a contract, she didnt fallow the rules. just go find you another job and dont worry about her. when she calls you to take care of her children next time when u have another job, just say: oh, sorry, but i cant affort missing my job and coming to you cuz i need to pay my bills. you need stable job that makes sure u get paid on time.

Answer 8

she doesn't seem to be giving you any notice.

Future advice:  when you take a part-time gig for nanny work, ensure that you have a minimum... No matter how many hours you work, they have contracted you for say, 24 hours a week, you will be paid for 24 hours a week minimum.  Whether you work or not.

If I take my grandson to daycare 3 days of the week, I still pay the $85.00 for the entire week, just as if he were there for 5 days.... You have the right to compensation for your efforts, your trouble, and your availability.

Just ensure that they are aware of this up front, and it would not be a bad idea to have it in writing and get your employer to sign it that they understand your requirements.

It is unfortunate this has happened, we all understand the economy stinks right now, they are thinking of their own needs but forgetting that you also have needs.

I can't see why you would have to give them 2 weeks notice when it seems that you are not all that necessary, and they can do without a nanny.

Good luck!!!  

kdp

Answer 9

It's a professional courtesy to give your employer two weeks notice.  While she has not shown professional courtesy to you, two wrongs don't make a right.

Also, don't burn any bridges.  Simply just tell her that you are sorry, but you need a more consistent job because, just like her, you also have financial obligations and that you will be resigning in two weeks.

Meanwhile, look for another job, but don't just up and quit...it's not the right thing to do, plus, who knows?  Perhaps she will call you one day and have the means to hire you full-time.  Or maybe you'd like to use her as a reference.

Yes, she seriously should have considered if she could afford you before she hired you, but that's on her.  If you quit without giving her notice, that's on you.