https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 22 May 2026 06:29:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off/page/2#post-341543 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:30:19 +0000 MediaNaranja 341543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second what @mrsaudi says. I know you have been talking about looking for something new to do. Though a bit shocking, I think you have a great opportunity to figure out what you really want to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off/page/2#post-341319 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:03:53 +0000 Springtime 341319@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry! Use this opportunity to find something you really want to do and maybe something awesome will come up! Good luck. My husband just went thru this a couple of months ago, it's tough I know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off/page/2#post-341217 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:15:25 +0000 HLK208 341217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no :( I'm so sorry--I hope you find something soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341206 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:06:39 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 341206@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs. So sorry to hear that :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341196 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:00:47 +0000 Pepper 341196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really sorry :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341192 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:57:52 +0000 pl0508 341192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so so sorry :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341169 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:47:46 +0000 chrispygal 341169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That sucks, I'm sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341150 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:37:57 +0000 Crisark 341150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341134 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:29:30 +0000 chopsuey 341134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no!!! Sorry to hear :(<br /> Hope you can find something you love to do with flexible hours soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341111 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:11:21 +0000 sorrycharlie 341111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ugh!! that stinks :( :( i hear ya on the emotional aspect..I don't know if I could take on another family once I finish sitting for the current one I'm with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341085 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:54:49 +0000 Mrs. Tricycle 341085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh dear!! Good luck looking for a new position. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341083 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:54:31 +0000 Alivoo01 341083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh no! I'm so sorry to hear! Like Mrs. Blue, I'd totally keep you on my radar when we get KU and need a nanny later on, given you lived closer of course! You're an awesome nanny so I'm sure you'll land another awesome family quickly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341058 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:42:12 +0000 Freckles 341058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry! Man, that reaally sucks that they didnt give you any notice. If you were my nanny for 3 years, i would give you some sort of severance out of respect. :( i am sure you will find something soon... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341047 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:36:59 +0000 calsmom 341047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Big hugs to you. I am so sorry this happened! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341043 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:33:11 +0000 birdofafeather 341043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bummer. Hope you can find something that works for you and DS! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341039 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:30:45 +0000 Mrs. Pen 341039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: yeah I know they would give me an amazing reference. I just don't know if nannying is what I want to do anymore. It's really hard to emotionally commit to a family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341036 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:29:54 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 341036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no @coco bee!! I hope you'll find something soon, and I'm sure they'll give you an excellent referral! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341034 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:29:22 +0000 Mrs. Pen 341034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I've been a nanny since I was 16!!!<br /> I did work as a lead in retail for a little while but did not enjoy it.</p> <p>@MamaMoose: I Am good friends with her and will continue to be so.<br /> It is a little more than that as it was causing some tension in their marriage so I respect that. I choose not to have any hard feelings so I'm not thinking about it too much. Sure it could have been handled better but I don't see a point in dwelling on it. It would most likely make me more upset. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341023 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:25:33 +0000 Mrs. Bee 341023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>maybe they could help you find another gig by posting listings for you? when an employer posts a listing, it is far better than you doing one yourself. maybe on a local parenting listserv? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341020 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:24:45 +0000 MamaMoose 341020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: That's really crappy that they are laying you off because they don't want a nanny with a kid any more given that you've been making it work just fine for so long. And they should have given you MUCH more notice in this situation since it's not like they just can't afford a nanny any more. I'm really surprised that they are handling this so terribly considering it seemed like you were friends with this woman. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341015 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:24:09 +0000 mrs. bird 341015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry! Hope you're able find something else that works for you soon!! Hugs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341005 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:21:26 +0000 mediagirl 341005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: oh, oh I'm so sorry!! What did you do before nannying? Are there other things you enjoy doing that you may be able to pursue? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341003 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:21:07 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 341003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-341001 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:20:35 +0000 Mrs. Pen 341001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Blue: aww you are too sweet!!! Thank you, totally made me smile!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-340997 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:20:01 +0000 Adira 340997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, I'm so sorry!!! How stressful!!! And how horrible that you have to just continue working - how is anyone supposed to focus after hearing such terrible news??? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-340996 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:19:51 +0000 Mrs. Pen 340996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: well I have been feeling like she might for the last month. I wasn't terribly surprised. I only work one day a week (but still rely on the money), so I wouldn't need to take off to look for work.</p> <p>@mediagirl: no that's not it... I started with them almost three years ago, so it was right before I got married. Back then her husband was very against nannies with kids and I guess after I got pregnant he said it again and she ignored him because she loved me so much.</p> <p>@Mrs. Bee: I've been part time since coming back from maternity leave, so no severance. Though come to think of it I didn't get any last time I was laid off either.</p> <p>@cvbee: aww thank you so sweet!!</p> <p>I'm just not sure if nannying is what I want to do, I kept doing it only because I ADORE this family. Now I really have no idea what to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-340981 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:13:55 +0000 lawbee11 340981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry! :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-340974 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:12:37 +0000 Mrs. Blue 340974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry, dear! That sucks, and I can only imagine the awkwardness of having to stay. As I was reading your post, I was thinking, "If LOs were here and we lived close, I would totally try to snag her as my nanny right now," so based on that, I'm sure you'll find something great soon. Keep your head up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-340972 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:12:13 +0000 Turd Ferguson 340972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Uggggh, SO sorry, lady. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/i-just-got-laid-off#post-340971 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:11:54 +0000 rachiecakes 340971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so sorry :( </p> <p>and what an awkward situation to have to not only finish the day but maybe next week? I hope they are providing severance as well..<br /> :::hugs::: </p>