Is this tacky to give cleaner for Christmas?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We don't tip, but pay about 25-50 more than they quoted and increase with raises, so they get tipped every 2 weeks when they work.

As someone who has done 1099 work, I would rather have this situation than a random 200 or whatever bonus. A long-term client who pays consistently, even a bit above the market, is worth more.

Are you paying them on the books as employees?

they’re not employees. They’re independent contractors. Nannies are employees though.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Tacky is not the right word, but yeah, it's a terrible gift. The best gift for people who work for you is a bonus. Second best is a gift card. Third best is a heartfelt note of gratitude and some baked goods. I know some people would think that third one is terrible but I get that money is really tight for some folks and there really might not be funds for financial gifts, so at least a clear acknowledgment of their contributions and some kind of effort is better than nothing.

Anything else... just don't.

Just like tipping at a restaurant, if you can't afford to do it, don't go out to eat. If you can't afford to tip your cleaning people at Christmas, you are a stingy ahole. You take care of the people who take care of you.

We don't get Christmas bonuses should I get mad at my company

Sweetie, just say you're too poor to have cleaners. It's ok. Lots of people can't afford it.

[Anonymous]

Mine cleaned for me half a day on Christmas Eve! I topped her well.

[Anonymous]

Np. I’ll say it.
Let’s all stop spending money on landfill aka junk that no one wants like soap making kits. It’s not thoughtful. It’s headed for the dump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mine cleaned for me half a day on Christmas Eve! I topped her well.

*tipped

[Anonymous]

Tipping is out of control we give a fair wage. That is worth more than a random holiday gift.