Gift suggestions for nanny after a rough day

[Anonymous]

Our nanny really went above and beyond for us today. Our daughter became ill and our nanny had to take her to urgent care and then the ER. A lot of puke/diarrhea was involved, so our poor nanny had to deal with a lot of bodily fluids. Can you suggest a gift that would be nice to give our nanny to thank her for helping us today? We've given her Amazon/Target cards before and were trying to think of something more personal (though if you are a nanny and prefer gift cards, feel free to say so). Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous]

I would go with a gift card because she might need to replace her clothes. And line up backup care in case it is contagious! And write her a nice note telling her how much it meant to you to know that your DD was safe and loves through the whole ordeal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny really went above and beyond for us today. Our daughter became ill and our nanny had to take her to urgent care and then the ER. A lot of puke/diarrhea was involved, so our poor nanny had to deal with a lot of bodily fluids. Can you suggest a gift that would be nice to give our nanny to thank her for helping us today? We've given her Amazon/Target cards before and were trying to think of something more personal (though if you are a nanny and prefer gift cards, feel free to say so). Thanks in advance.

C.A.S.H. $200.00!

[Anonymous]

Stop with the stupid gift cards for employees! Give cash so she can get what she wants. Gift cards are cheap and thoughtless and so is candy and a stupid card from you kid.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stop with the stupid gift cards for employees! Give cash so she can get what she wants. Gift cards are cheap and thoughtless and so is candy and a stupid card from you kid.

I could not disagree more. As a nanny, I would greatly appreciate a gift card and a note/drawing from my charge.

You need to calm down, PP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny really went above and beyond for us today. Our daughter became ill and our nanny had to take her to urgent care and then the ER. A lot of puke/diarrhea was involved, so our poor nanny had to deal with a lot of bodily fluids. Can you suggest a gift that would be nice to give our nanny to thank her for helping us today? We've given her Amazon/Target cards before and were trying to think of something more personal (though if you are a nanny and prefer gift cards, feel free to say so). Thanks in advance.

Kind of you to think this way, OP.

I personally love amazon gift cards but, if you know your nanny well, you could get her a new bag or sweater (joking that the new one doesn’t smell like poop or puke).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would go with a gift card because she might need to replace her clothes. And line up backup care in case it is contagious! And write her a nice note telling her how much it meant to you to know that your DD was safe and loves through the whole ordeal.

This. As a nanny, the note would mean the most to me.

[Anonymous]

Thanks OP just for thinking about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stop with the stupid gift cards for employees! Give cash so she can get what she wants. Gift cards are cheap and thoughtless and so is candy and a stupid card from you kid.

WOW. I love getting cards from kids and a gift card is nice and long as your employer knows where you would like to spend it.

[Anonymous]

Could you give her the afternoon off on Friday? Thanks for going above and beyond.

[Anonymous]

I'd skip the giftcard as well, cash is better. And the note is really thoughtful

[Anonymous]

Cash and/or a day off. And a card is nice, too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cash and/or a day off. And a card is nice, too.

This

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stop with the stupid gift cards for employees! Give cash so she can get what she wants. Gift cards are cheap and thoughtless and so is candy and a stupid card from you kid.

No difference between a $200 Visa gift card and $200 cash. How are gift cards cheap?

[Anonymous]

Gift cards show some thought as the giver has to put effort into buying however this is a work situation so either cash or a gift card or present is fine.

$200 is a bit extreme in less employers are wealthy. $50 is more appropriate.