No bonus ;(

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How about this. I gave my nanny a 1K bonus and barely got a thank you. I think she was expecting more. So you see the disappointment works both ways

This has zero to do with OP. Your nanny sounds like an a**hole.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Last year I received a scarf, been working with them about
6months then. So, I told myself maybe because I did not reach the 1yr to get a bonus.
Well, behold this year it's a full year and walked out of my employers house with a bag of chocolate! I almost cried in my car ;(( Yes, I am a bit disappointed I am not hypocrite to say I'm ok. They didn't even bother to give time to think of what they could give me
grandma just got that chocolate from the store few hours before they hand it to me.

I am now, certain that my work and love with their kids is not appreciated or maybe
I am not that deserving of bonus.

I am a nanny for 16years (with only 3 employers, to show good relationship) and only this recent
2 years with this family I never recieve any.

Should I start to look for a new job? I dont want to give them the impression that I am greedy.
Any opinion, kind or harsh welcome )



I didn't get nothing for Christmas ,just one Christmas tree decoration I get so mad,I try to looking for another better family...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm thinking about it. All my past jobs were so kind to me. These guys have been great in emergencies, I'll say that- very accommodating and caring. I know they love me. There's just a weird disconnect with lifestyle. I don't think they have ever struggled financially. They've certainly worked hard but because of the family structure, they always had help. There's no way I'd let them know that I've been going to the food bank or that I'm working 3 other jobs to stay afloat.

OP, you need to figure out something better over your current situation.

[Anonymous]

For what's it's worth, it might help you to know that many parents do not know about bonuses for their nannies. When I have told other parents that we pay a bonus and the amount, most people are shocked. Unless they grew up in a household that employed domestic help and they observed their parents distributing/discussing bonuses OR they hired through an agency that informed them of this custom OR they were googling everything to do with employing a nanny (like I did), they will be unaware of the practice. Furthermore, if someone like me mentions it, they might disregard it if no one else they know does it due to the amount of money involved. People tend not to talk about the specifics of their financial affairs--it is considered gauche.

[Anonymous]

Op here, thank you all for the response.
I don't know, I just feel I am lucky enough to
Have a job. The wage is ok, it's not on the top
but it's decent. Our relationship is only revolving around my duty
With their kids, the usual one.


I am coming back tomorrow after a few days off
and I am still not fully recovered of what happened ;((

I guess I will be Elsa???? tomorrow ? "?let it go..let it go..??
For now, I will do my job with them, and would keep an eye open for a much better job!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here, thank you all for the response.
I don't know, I just feel I am lucky enough to
Have a job. The wage is ok, it's not on the top
but it's decent. Our relationship is only revolving around my duty
With their kids, the usual one.


I am coming back tomorrow after a few days off
and I am still not fully recovered of what happened ;((

I guess I will be Elsa???? tomorrow ? "?let it go..let it go..??
For now, I will do my job with them, and would keep an eye open for a much better job!

Lol this whole thing just to parrot the "no bonus so I'm quitting" crowd. Original.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm thinking about it. All my past jobs were so kind to me. These guys have been great in emergencies, I'll say that- very accommodating and caring. I know they love me. There's just a weird disconnect with lifestyle. I don't think they have ever struggled financially. They've certainly worked hard but because of the family structure, they always had help. There's no way I'd let them know that I've been going to the food bank or that I'm working 3 other jobs to stay afloat.

Is this just a part time job? If you're working three other jobs and need help from the food bank, I'm not sure what good a bonus would do you. You need a better job.

[Anonymous]

I'm not a nanny, and I didn't get a year end bonus, nor did any of my friends. Why do you feel entitled to one?