Thank you ladies. I understand. I don't think any of my clients will leave me over this but even if they do I really can't do anything about it. When we first met with this family in fact, with all my clients I told them that I haven't been on holiday and at this point I don't know when I will and I didn't tell them I will be gone for a month. And honestly, I didn't think I will go for a month. Max. 3 weeks and that would be max! I found out about my mums operation 4-5 days ago and I can't give my clients a date cause mom doesn't know when she will be operated yet.

I didn't think it would be a problem as if they are OK. with 3 weeks another week wouldn't make much difference. And I know this particular client has family(grandpa, grandma) living close by and withing a month of starting they have already looked after the child twice. Anyway, I will talk to them tomorrow morning and remind them about my contract as she thinks a month notice is too short. Plus if they want to leave then we can talk about it.

Thanks again ladies.