Advice for Laying off Excellent Nanny

I would start out with "I first want to tell you we could not be any happier with your performance and with you looking for an apportment I wanted to let you know I have been toying with the Ideam of becoming a SAHM, and have made the desicion that as of ... Month... I will be home. I will do everything I can to help you find something else, I wanted you to know before you comitted to anything. I know this is a shock, and we do have ... months to work the finner detailes out. Questions, Comments?"

I would say exactly what you just wrote... you love her service, but you won't need her. Tell her how hard this is for you! And make sure you stay true to your word and do what you can to help her find work, give references, whatever. This is h*** o* you too!! Best wishes!

k

Just sit down with her and tell her exactly what you told us--you had planned to do this in October with ample notice, but don't want her to make decisions based on a job that won't exist after January. You really value her work, you will give her an excellent reference, and will be very sorry to have her go. You understand she may want to start looking for other options, but you want to keep her as long as you can.

Just look her in the eyes and be honest.

I'm an HR Director. These conversations are not fun but she will respect you more for doing it now.

db

If she's really awesome I'm sure she will be able to find a new family. I'm looking for an awesome nanny right now! By telling her now she'll be able to really take her time to find a new family. I'd let her know what you've planned. She may feel that she will be able to get a new job and want to go ahead with the apartment anyway. If so she'll want to have the salary verification and even a letter that she can present with her resume to families she interviews with.