Gift for nanny leaving?

[Anonymous]

Nanny of 3.5 years is leaving us next week. Is it standard to give some kind of going away present, and if so, is it an item or do people typically do a cash bonus type gift?

[Anonymous]

Any thoughtful gift is appreciated. I assume she loved your child for 3.5 years and that does deserve a gift and note of appreciation from you.

I assume she is leaving on her own so severance is not necessary.

[Anonymous]

I would give at least a weeks check as a parting gift.

[Anonymous]

Trust me, there is no better gift for your child’s beloved Nanny than ca$h.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trust me, there is no better gift for your child’s beloved Nanny than ca$h.

I am a nanny and I disagree with this. I always want a personal, thoughtful gift - not just have money thrown at me. Even more than money is a note of appreciation and recognition. I loved your child and was the best possible nanny that I could have been. Throwing money at me feels crass. Just my opinion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would give at least a weeks check as a parting gift.

After 3.5 years, you would give her a week's bonus. Thank God, I know no one as cheap as you.

[Anonymous]

Any thoughtful gift is great. But I agree with the above comments about the most important gift being a note of gratitude and appreciation.

[Anonymous]

At least two weeks' pay, a card, a thoughtful gift.

[Anonymous]

I nannied for nearly 9 years and love the kids like my own and they didn’t give me a post-card so forget about any gift.
And I was told I was amazing nanny who took care them in sickness and health, snow days and some holidays.