Dear Mr. and Mrs. XXX
I want to thank you for the opportunity you gave me to work in your home, I regret to inform you that another position has been offered to me that suits the actual benefit of the services I provide which is child care. I am not opposed to light housework if and when it wouldn't interfere with my duties with the children. I am sorry but I felt by your actions that you were more concerned if housework was completed than you were anything else. My new position offers a lot of benefits to both myself and the family I will be providing my services to. I feel in the line of work I am in a certain level of comfort must be felt on both parts and I was uncomfortable in my position there. I am informing you now that as of Friday the 21st of December will be my final day. I apologize for any inconvenience, I am sure this would give you ample time to find a suitable replacement. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
That's what i plan to turn in tomorow.
2007-12-11 12:52:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yeah thats what I thought too. I just wanted to make it very short and sweet, I thought the housework would be to much detail. Thank you!
2007-12-11 12:58:38 · update #1
I am not sure if she needs to know all the info about the housework and my feeling uncomfortable.
2007-12-11 12:59:52 · update #2
I am not to worried about them finding a replacement, she is off for the next 4 weeks on my last day so she has plenty of time to find a replacement.
2007-12-11 13:04:30 · update #3
I think its best not to burn your bridges with ex-employers. You never know. You are moving on to better things, so I agree, keep it simple.
2007-12-11 18:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a suggestion:
I want to thank you for the opportunity you gave me to work in your home, I regret to inform you that another position has been offered to me that I am better suited for. I am informing you that Friday the 21st of December will be my final day.
I apologize for any inconvenience, although I am sure this will give you ample time to find a suitable replacement. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
2007-12-11 13:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by Ms. Sta 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forget the letter. Talk to them in person and inform them that you have found a new position which is moe in line with your goals. Thank them for the opportunity to work for them and that you will be leaving soon. This will give them some time to find a replacement.
2007-12-11 14:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by STEVE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be listing this employer as a reference when you apply for your next job. Terminating your employment efficiently and courteously is a sound idea. Here is my version of your letter, but it is YOUR letter, and yours will do the trick. I wish to resign my position as cleaner at ***. I will be able to work until Friday 15th August 2008. When you interviewed me I mentioned that I would be going to college, and might not be able to continue my work. The government funds my course, and working for you would violate my agreement with them. Thank you for the opportunity of working for you and gaining some job experience.
2016-04-08 21:49:17 · answer #4 · answered by April 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eliminate the part about housework, and being uncomfortable. This may all be true, but you may have to provide them as a reference, to account for the time that you spent with them.
2007-12-11 12:57:18 · answer #5 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is pretty thorough.
Sounds like they rubbed you the wrong way.
Maybe they will learn something from this. Huh? Don't apologize for the inconvenience though -- you are giving over a weeks notice.
Good luck! I hope you thrive in your new position!
2007-12-11 13:01:39 · answer #6 · answered by kjay_39 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave out the complaints. Just state that you are taking another position and thank them for the opportunity they gave you.
2007-12-11 13:58:33 · answer #7 · answered by JD 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wwwwaaaayyyyyy too wordy.
I would not complain to them in your letter, simply resign stating nicely that you have been offered another position and you have chosen to accept it. If they ask you why, then you explain, if you feel you must, but really what is that going to get you. You are on to bigger and better things.
2007-12-11 12:55:58 · answer #8 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you expect good references, don't send this one. Take out "myself," and replace it with "me." This one also sounds a bit judgmental--not a good thing for future references. And you surely don't think that they will be able to find someone else in two weeks right before Christmas!
2007-12-11 13:00:13 · answer #9 · answered by MKC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a very good letter, with good explanations.. Perhaps she will not require the next nanny to work as a maid in addition to child care.
2007-12-11 12:58:13 · answer #10 · answered by Foggy Idea 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋