Grandparents/Godparents, do you give a small holiday gift to the nanny?

[Anonymous]

I see my grandson’s lovely nanny once a week. She picks him up from school the other four days with my six month old grandchild.

Would it be inappropriate for me to give her a small gift of appreciation?

[Anonymous]

Both sets of grandparents give me a gift card and it is very much appreciated. That handle been the case with most of my nanny families.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I’m sure she would appreciate the recognition. I’ve received gifts from the grandparents of the kids I care for.

[Anonymous]

It’s a kind gesture.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see my grandson’s lovely nanny once a week. She picks him up from school the other four days with my six month old grandchild.

Would it be inappropriate for me to give her a small gift of appreciation?

STOP. Give us a RAISE or a BONUS. We don't need small gifts, its actually a bit insulting, considering how much we have to put up with.

[Anonymous]

As the MB, please don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see my grandson’s lovely nanny once a week. She picks him up from school the other four days with my six month old grandchild.

Would it be inappropriate for me to give her a small gift of appreciation?

STOP. Give us a RAISE or a BONUS. We don't need small gifts, its actually a bit insulting, considering how much we have to put up with.

Nonsense. A grandparent or Godparent is not responsible for your raise or bonus. I appreciate mention/notice from frequently visiting relatives in the form or a card or small gift.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As the MB, please don't.

As the nanny, please do.

It is awful to feel invisible to frequently visiting relatives.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see my grandson’s lovely nanny once a week. She picks him up from school the other four days with my six month old grandchild.

Would it be inappropriate for me to give her a small gift of appreciation?

That would be so sweet and kind of you to do so. It's not inappropriate at all.

The best gifts are the ones from the heart.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As the MB, please don't.

As the nanny, please do.

It is awful to feel invisible to frequently visiting relatives.

It's inappropriate. The grandparents are not your boss.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As the MB, please don't.

As the nanny, please do.

It is awful to feel invisible to frequently visiting relatives.

It's inappropriate. The grandparents are not your boss.

Disagree. A small token of appreciation is appropriate because they aren’t your boss.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As the MB, please don't.

I am a career nanny who often interacts with grandparents. I am honestly curious as to why you feel this is inappropriate. I very often have received gifts, generally gift cards, and very much appreciate it! And usually I buy work clothes with the money.

To the OP, unless her boss opposes, I think it is a lovely idea.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As the MB, please don't.

I am a career nanny who often interacts with grandparents. I am honestly curious as to why you feel this is inappropriate. I very often have received gifts, generally gift cards, and very much appreciate it! And usually I buy work clothes with the money.

To the OP, unless her boss opposes, I think it is a lovely idea.

And I cannot imagine why any employer would object.

[Anonymous]

The more often I see the grandparent, the more likely they are to give something. It’s not something I ever expect, but it’s very appreciated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As the MB, please don't.

As the nanny, please do.

It is awful to feel invisible to frequently visiting relatives.

It's inappropriate. The grandparents are not your boss.

Are only bosses supposed to give gifts?

What about the mail man, or the garbage men? We are not their bosses yet many people give them gifts because they appreciate the work they do. I also give a gift to my child's bus driver. I am not her boss but I appreciate that she delivers my child safe and sound to me everyday.

Please don't be selfish and controlling.