cmhelp
09-04-2018, 08:54 AM
Hi,
I'm just after some advice in terms of what to include and wording. I've decided on reducing my hours come January 2019 to 3 days per week (from 5). This is because both me and my husband are approaching retirement age and have the luxury of taking some days off together, before we retire completely. I wanted to send a letter out to my parents now detailing this change so that it doesn't come as a shock and they have as much time as possible to work out provision (whether they stay with me or unfortunately have to leave).
I want the letter to be friendly, and obviously I want the children to remain with me (and most I think will be able to) without them thinking they can talk me around to doing more days/hours (even half day).
This is the sort of plan I had, but please give me some advice if you have any!
Wish them a good easter
Explain advanced warning of change in hours (including date it will sart and the days I will do)
Explain happy to rearrange and be flexible, but understand they may need to leave
Explain why I am reducing my hours
End with: "I am free, as always, should you wish to discuss this with me."
I don't know if there's other things I should be putting in, or even just a general chat at the start thanking them for being with me etc.
What do you think?
TIA.
I'm just after some advice in terms of what to include and wording. I've decided on reducing my hours come January 2019 to 3 days per week (from 5). This is because both me and my husband are approaching retirement age and have the luxury of taking some days off together, before we retire completely. I wanted to send a letter out to my parents now detailing this change so that it doesn't come as a shock and they have as much time as possible to work out provision (whether they stay with me or unfortunately have to leave).
I want the letter to be friendly, and obviously I want the children to remain with me (and most I think will be able to) without them thinking they can talk me around to doing more days/hours (even half day).
This is the sort of plan I had, but please give me some advice if you have any!
Wish them a good easter
Explain advanced warning of change in hours (including date it will sart and the days I will do)
Explain happy to rearrange and be flexible, but understand they may need to leave
Explain why I am reducing my hours
End with: "I am free, as always, should you wish to discuss this with me."
I don't know if there's other things I should be putting in, or even just a general chat at the start thanking them for being with me etc.
What do you think?
TIA.