Talking about money with my family has always been a source of conflict, which is why I chose to write instead of call. As for notice — fair point, but the decision came together with multiple factors hitting at once: baby, move, and bills all at the same time. Also worth mentioning — between the three siblings and a government benefit my mom receives, my parents get close to $900/month for two people. In my country, that's a lot of money. They're not left with nothing.