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Firing any employee is a sensitive process. When that employee spends their time with your kids and in your home everyday, letting them go can be even tougher. Nannies often become an extension of your family, especially if they\u2019ve been with you for a long time, so when you have to terminate your relationship, it\u2019s upsetting for them, along with you and your kids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Unless you\u2019re <\/span>firing a nanny for serious offense<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll want to first make sure you\u2019ve done what you can to <\/span>support your nanny<\/span><\/a> and work through any solvable problems before you go through with firing. If and when it\u2019s indeed time to let your nanny go, it\u2019s natural to feel some guilt that your relationship is ending, but you can find some comfort knowing you\u2019ve fired your nanny professionally and respectfully. Here\u2019s how to fire a nanny gracefully.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Avoid firing a nanny via text, which is both impersonal and unprofessional. It may not be the most comfortable conversation to have, but it\u2019s important to talk in person or on the phone when you\u2019re firing a nanny so you both have an opportunity to discuss the details and ask questions. Be honest and clear about the reasons for termination, while keeping the conversation calm and constructive.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n While your nanny is an at-will employee, meaning you can terminate their employment without any notice, the considerate thing to do is give two weeks or uphold the terms of your nanny contract. This will give them time to prepare and start looking for a new job. That said, if ever you feel your nanny is putting your child\u2019s safety in jeopardy, it\u2019s imperative to terminate your nanny immediately.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n If your nanny has been a good employee, you can offer to be a reference or provide a letter of recommendation when they\u2019re interviewing for a new nanny job. You can also <\/span>create a nanny profile<\/span><\/a> for your nanny on our nanny boards to help them land their next job.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n No matter the circumstances, you should always settle any outstanding payments, such as final pay, unused vacation time, or other benefits owed to the nanny as outlined in your nanny contract.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n If your nanny has left any personal belongings in your home, schedule a time for them to be delivered or picked up before their end date or shortly after. If your nanny fails to follow through, send in writing a first and final notice alerting your nanny that any items left past a specific date will be donated so you\u2019re free from any obligation (and guilt).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n READ NEXT: <\/span>What to Include in a Nanny Termination Letter<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n It can feel very difficult to fire your nanny, and you may not know how to go about it. Here are some tips for nicely and professionally letting go of your nanny.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5550,"featured_media":31742,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"schneps_byline":"","schneps_post_style":"","schneps_post_source":"","schneps_syndicated_read_more":"","schneps_post_source_sitename":"","schneps_post_source_shortname":"","schneps_post_source_url":"","schneps_post_source_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nanny"],"acf":[],"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/how-to-nicely-fire-your-nanny\/","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"How to Nicely Fire Your Nanny","url":"http:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/how-to-nicely-fire-your-nanny\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/how-to-nicely-fire-your-nanny\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/pexels-kristina-paukshtite-3270224-1-scaled.jpg?w=150&h=150&crop=1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/03\/pexels-kristina-paukshtite-3270224-1-scaled.jpg"},"articleSection":"Nanny","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"tarynmohrman"}],"creator":["tarynmohrman"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mommybites New York","logo":""},"keywords":[],"dateCreated":"2023-03-10T22:29:04Z","datePublished":"2023-03-10T22:29:04Z","dateModified":"2023-03-13T14:12:23Z"},"rendered":"\n
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Ready to find a new nanny? Visit our <\/span><\/i>nanny boards<\/span><\/i><\/a> to hire a highly-recommended nanny in the NY area.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"