how does my bonus compare?

[Anonymous]

Nah, not buying it - 500 is a good bonus, I'd be happy to get that amount. Those who get one or two weeks (700-2k) are outliers... Welcome to reality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nah, not buying it - 500 is a good bonus, I'd be happy to get that amount. Those who get one or two weeks (700-2k) are outliers... Welcome to reality.

Maybe I have been lucky, but I have worked for three families and all three gave two weeks salary as a year end/holiday bonus. Honestly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Nah, not buying it - 500 is a good bonus, I'd be happy to get that amount. Those who get one or two weeks (700-2k) are outliers... Welcome to reality.

Maybe I have been lucky, but I have worked for three families and all three gave two weeks salary as a year end/holiday bonus. Honestly.

You've been lucky.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:We give $500 plus some gifts. If I could do a full week's pay, I would.

Stop buying Starbucks every day. If you cannot afford to give a week's pay for a Christmas bonus, you cannot afford a nanny. Cheap, cheap.

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For years ago my ex boss just give one jar to put my water,I stop my car and throw it inside he trash can,In middle off winter I found one lovely family,working for poor is depressing....

No one actually believes a quality family would hire someone who writes like you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We give $200-500 dollars depending on whether the nanny has been with us for a full year, and some small gifts from the kids.

Generosity isn't something you practice, is it?

[Anonymous]

Generosity isn't something you practice, is it?

You can't be serious. You're faulting someone for giving 200-500 dollars as a bonus? I'm sorry that you've had such miserable work experiences that you feel the need to lash out - for while it is not an amazing bonus, it certainly isn't one that should generate such a comment. I thank my lucky stars that the two nannies I've employed were talented and SANE individuals.

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Generosity isn't something you practice, is it?

You can't be serious. You're faulting someone for giving 200-500 dollars as a bonus? I'm sorry that you've had such miserable work experiences that you feel the need to lash out - for while it is not an amazing bonus, it certainly isn't one that should generate such a comment. I thank my lucky stars that the two nannies I've employed were talented and SANE individuals.

I am not a nanny but I do have my own small business and I give a bonus based on many things but the only time I have given less than one week's pay is for an employee whose start date was mid-November and I have her $200!

[Anonymous]

The whole bonus discussion is insane. It is a bonus - optional, including in its amount. A small gift and a raise is what most families actually do.

[Anonymous]

Most people I know do 1-2 weeks pay. 2 if they can afford it. That's what we do. I leave my kids with this person every single work day. I her to know I want her to stay with us and think she does a great job.

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Anonymous wrote:The whole bonus discussion is insane. It is a bonus - optional, including in its amount. A small gift and a raise is what most families actually do.

Thank you for the voice of reason and reality!!!

Also, a bonus should be given for excellent job performance (and can also be given at any time of year.) It is not a given. It is not assumed or guaranteed.