Severance/Recognition

[Anonymous]

We have a fabulous nanny who has been with us for several years. We really don't need full-time childcare anymore though and recognize that she may not be interested or able to work for us on a part time basis. What is a fair proposed amount of severance - one week per year? What are other ways to recognize a nanny for all her great work?

[Anonymous]

As much notice as possible that the position is ending

Choice of whether to continue with the family or look for full time

Flexibility for end date

Reminder that she is welcome to keep in contact with kids and she will be invited to kids' birthdays

Stellar references, both written and phone

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As much notice as possible that the position is ending

Choice of whether to continue with the family or look for full time

Flexibility for end date

Reminder that she is welcome to keep in contact with kids and she will be invited to kids' birthdays

Stellar references, both written and phone

+1 Generous severance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As much notice as possible that the position is ending

Choice of whether to continue with the family or look for full time

Flexibility for end date

Reminder that she is welcome to keep in contact with kids and she will be invited to kids' birthdays

Stellar references, both written and phone

AND define the severance and make it contingent on her working through the notice period. We all expect the best but it is best to plan for the worse. You don't want her getting a new gig and leaving you high and dry.

[Anonymous]

We have taken ours out for a nice meal and give a personal gift with cards from us and the kids thanking them in detail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a fabulous nanny who has been with us for several years. We really don't need full-time childcare anymore though and recognize that she may not be interested or able to work for us on a part time basis. What is a fair proposed amount of severance - one week per year? What are other ways to recognize a nanny for all her great work?

After a 7 1/2 as nanny with one lovely family,they give to me one gold chain with 3 pendentes that represents the 3 kids I was taking care,plus one check conten 5,000 dollares and a dinner,I still baby sitter them when the family going out.
About severances I got 3 months payed.
I am very luck person.,thank you my desr God!.

[Anonymous]

$5000...??!

Yes PP you are truly blessed!!!!

Color me green with jealousy!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have a fabulous nanny who has been with us for several years. We really don't need full-time childcare anymore though and recognize that she may not be interested or able to work for us on a part time basis. What is a fair proposed amount of severance - one week per year? What are other ways to recognize a nanny for all her great work?

After a 7 1/2 as nanny with one lovely family,they give to me one gold chain with 3 pendentes that represents the 3 kids I was taking care,plus one check conten 5,000 dollares and a dinner,I still baby sitter them when the family going out.
About severances I got 3 months payed.
I am very luck person.,thank you my desr God!.


So you got $5000 and 3 months pay? Hard to believe...

[Anonymous]

If you are giving months notice then severance isn't applicable, it's a parting gift you're talking about.

I think a week of pay per year of service is very generous and lovely, but it could really add up. In your shoes I might cap the cash gift at a month, and also give some kind of gift(s) from the kids, a wonderful recommendation of course, and an ending dinner or outing. I'd also schedule some fun social visits so everyone knows this is an evolution, not a full on goodbye.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As much notice as possible that the position is ending

Choice of whether to continue with the family or look for full time

Flexibility for end date

Reminder that she is welcome to keep in contact with kids and she will be invited to kids' birthdays

Stellar references, both written and phone

AND define the severance and make it contingent on her working through the notice period. We all expect the best but it is best to plan for the worse. You don't want her getting a new gig and leaving you high and dry.

Excellent idea to tie to working through the notice period.