Give departing nanny bonus now or roll it over to the end of the year?

Anonymous
Our nanny of two years is leaving us to pursue her studies full time, but still will be with us for evening babysitting 2-3 days per week. I wanted to give her a bonus as thanks for all of her hard work (about $500), but wasn't sure if I should do it now, or just give it to her as part of her end of the year bonus, since she will still be working with our family. Any thoughts?
Anonymous
What did you give her as a year-end bonus last year? I would probably give her half of last year’s bonus now and a separate gift at the holidays.
Anonymous
Eh, if she will be with you that many days a week I would just do a larger holiday bonus since it sounds like she isn't really leaving 100% yet
Anonymous
I would definitely give it now. She’s leaving your fulltime employ and it’s a big deal. Plus she probably could really use the money now.
Anonymous
Do it now--just in case she gets busy and you don't see her much in the evenings after all.
Anonymous
Give it to now. By Christmas she may have other plans. If I worked for someone for two years and you don't even give a week's pay for a bonus, you would not be seeing me again.
Anonymous
I vote for giving it to her now. You are marking the end of her full-time employment with you. It will make her a better babysitter later!
Anonymous
I’d do it now since it’s the end of her full time employment with you and the occasional sitter stuff isn’t the same.
Anonymous
She's leaving don't give her shit
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