u/Anxious_627

Hi everyone, I’d love some advice.

I’ve been nannying for a family for about 10 months, caring for a 3-year-old boy and their 4-month-old baby. The mom is about to finish her maternity leave and return to work, which makes the timing especially difficult.

For personal reasons, I’ve decided that I need to leave my position, but I feel really guilty because I know this transition may be stressful for them—especially with the baby and the mom going back to work soon.

I care about this family and want to leave on good terms. I plan to give proper notice and help make the transition as smooth as possible, but I’m nervous about how to tell them.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did you bring it up, and what did you say?