Holiday bonus for new nanny?

[Anonymous]

We have a nanny starting with us in mid-November. I've heard that the standard holiday bonus for nannies is one week's salary. Is that true even if the nanny has been working for you for about a month? I'm perfectly fine with paying that, just wanted to hear from others who have been in a similar situation.

[Anonymous]

That is the standard for a nanny who has been with you all year. Amy nanny beginning in November should assume they're not going to get a week's bonus. I'd give a day's pay plus a small gift.

[Anonymous]

Op, I am a nanny and I would expect a day off (only if you have the time off) and one day of pay as bonus after such a short time.

[Anonymous]

Nanny here. I started in July with first time parents and I had to walk them through every aspect of employing a nanny. I am at a loss for how to bring up the holiday bonus. On the one hand, bonuses are given at the employers leisure and not an obligation. But, I doubt they have any idea that the holiday bonus is standard, whatever the amount, so I would like to talk to talk with them about it but no idea how to without sounding like I am demanding a bonus.

[Anonymous]

No, I would not give a bonus so soon, OP. She hasn't had time to earn it! If you'd like to celebrate the holiday, give her a small gift or gift card.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nanny here. I started in July with first time parents and I had to walk them through every aspect of employing a nanny. I am at a loss for how to bring up the holiday bonus. On the one hand, bonuses are given at the employers leisure and not an obligation. But, I doubt they have any idea that the holiday bonus is standard, whatever the amount, so I would like to talk to talk with them about it but no idea how to without sounding like I am demanding a bonus.

You do not bring it up. Period.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't give her a full bonus, but if you like her work up until that point, a nice gift card for about $50-75 would be appreciated or give her that amount in cash.

[Anonymous]

I'd give her a nice gift and heart filled card. After a month no nanny expects a bonus. I was lucky enough to receive a full bonus after a month of work when I started but it was a huge surprise and never expected

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nanny here. I started in July with first time parents and I had to walk them through every aspect of employing a nanny. I am at a loss for how to bring up the holiday bonus. On the one hand, bonuses are given at the employers leisure and not an obligation. But, I doubt they have any idea that the holiday bonus is standard, whatever the amount, so I would like to talk to talk with them about it but no idea how to without sounding like I am demanding a bonus.

You do not bring it up. Period.

[phone]

You may not ever get a bonus with this family, or maybe after the holidays this year they'll talk to friends and realize they didn't give you one, but you can never ever ever bring it up. That would be the height of unprofessionalism.