I've looked through old posts and I still can't decide what to do. In January, we gave our nanny (since 2008) 6 months notice that we would be ending at the end of next month. Needless to say she has become part of the family. My children are in high school and middle school so it's time to end. She has always worked two days a week. For three years it was 9am-7pm, and then for the past 5 it's been 4 hours twice a week. Five years ago, we put her on salary to keep her which put her hourly rate at far above the usual rate. As a result, she has had a regular salary that was guaranteed with paid sick and vacation days. We have always done a 2 week (salary) bonus at the end of the year. I am wonder other than cards from us, a photo book of the kids and a little party, what monetary gift would be appropriate? If we did a week of salary for 9-10 years it would be over $3000. That seems really high. Thoughts?
