Appropriate Holiday Bonus for New Nanny

[Anonymous]

Hi all,

We have a new nanny (started within the last month) and she seems great so far. I know one weeks pay is standard on an on going basis, what’s appropriate holiday bonus for a new employee? I was think 25% of a week? I want to do the expected appropriate thing, but also don’t want to set an expectation that we would do like 4 weeks pay next year because that’s not our plan. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Don't give exactly 25% of a week- that's awkward.

Give give $250-300 in a nice card

[Anonymous]

I’ve never given bonuses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never given bonuses.

Really? Have you retained your nannies long term? I was a nanny for 3 families over 15 years and always received a 1-2 week bonus as did almost all of my nanny friends.

[Anonymous]

Give as you wish, a nice bonus always greatly appreciate it.

[Anonymous]

This belongs on the nanny forum. Not here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve never given bonuses.

I would not admit that I was so cheap even on an anonymous chat room.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This belongs on the nanny forum. Not here.

Either forum is fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Give as you wish, a nice bonus always greatly appreciate it.

+1