What's a small Valentine's Day gift for nanny?

[Anonymous]

I usually do a small potted plant for Valentine's Day, with one of those balloons on a stick in it. Really just a gesture. Might be too awkward for bus/Metro, though.

[Anonymous]

I'm not American and don't get why you would get your nanny something for Valentine's Day. Is it common in the US to do so?

In my country (France), only couples do give something to each other, if they want to.

[Anonymous]

I have always given our nanny flowers and a card stating our love and appreciation for her.

[Anonymous]

Card from the kids and a gift card from you.

[Anonymous]

Another vote for a small flowering plant and card.

[Anonymous]

$$.

A card with a hundred dollar bill.

[Anonymous]

MONEY!

Stop being a cheap skate

Anonymous wrote:We'd like to get our nanny a small valentine's day gift but are not sure what to give her. She doesn't eat sweets! And she takes public transport, so it needs to be something easy to carry. TIA

[Anonymous]

In the United States Nannies are treated VERY well, and they should be. They take care of parents kids, and deserve as much compensation as they can get!

Anonymous wrote:I'm not American and don't get why you would get your nanny something for Valentine's Day. Is it common in the US to do so?

In my country (France), only couples do give something to each other, if they want to.

[Anonymous]

My charges(two twin boys) every year give me handmade cards, and chocolates. I think its very sweet!!! They "sign" the cards like... "to the woman of my life" or something like that- just for fun
The family and I have very close, and friendly relationship.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:In the United States Nannies are treated VERY well, and they should be. They take care of parents kids, and deserve as much compensation as they can get!

Anonymous wrote:I'm not American and don't get why you would get your nanny something for Valentine's Day. Is it common in the US to do so?

In my country (France), only couples do give something to each other, if they want to.

Why do you quote like this, Dude? It’s weird and identifiable.

[Anonymous]

$$ you cheap skate

[Anonymous]

I’m a nanny and wouldn’t want a Valentine’s Day gift from my NF. I wouldn’t get my NF or charges a gift because it’s a holiday between romantic partners.

At most, I’d appreciate being let off early if the holiday falls on a work day.

[Anonymous]

Last year I got flowers and a beautiful card telling me how cherished I was and how I made their lives possible. MB went on to tell me how much she loved me and always would as I was a part of her family. Two weeks later, she fired me and refused to let me see the child I took care of for three years again because my body language was hostile when I had to pick up her dirty underwear and clothes from the bathroom floor.

If my new employers, lovely as they are, write me a card I will throw it out without looking at it.

Keep your fricking cards. Please do not do anything for me for Valentines Day

[Anonymous]

$$$$ Stop being cheap. We don't need candies or flowers. We are here to get paid, and that is the best way to show appreciation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Last year I got flowers and a beautiful card telling me how cherished I was and how I made their lives possible. MB went on to tell me how much she loved me and always would as I was a part of her family. Two weeks later, she fired me and refused to let me see the child I took care of for three years again because my body language was hostile when I had to pick up her dirty underwear and clothes from the bathroom floor.

If my new employers, lovely as they are, write me a card I will throw it out without looking at it.

Keep your fricking cards. Please do not do anything for me for Valentines Day

You repeatedly post your bitterness towards your former nanny employer and distrust of all future employers. I hope you are exhibiting this hostility in your interviews. Frankly, you need to find another line of work.