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[quote=Anonymous]So this is a constant debate on DCUM every year around XMas. Nannies will claim that they get several weeks bonus..right. Others claim that everyone gives one week.um no. Other posters will contribute that they give a gift card, a few hundred dollars and some do give a week.

There is no standard. We gave our nanny a bonus because we really, really love her and she is not one of these lazy sit on the couch during nap time type nannies. She took her initiative to start cleaning and make our lives so much easier. She was thrilled to get a one week bonus and had not received one from previous employers. I had asked neighbors and friends and no one else had heard of the standard bonus.

I would not include it in the negotiations as a bonus should be a reward for exceeding expectations not basic job performance. It also isn't guaranteed compensation, its at the discretion of the employer. I would recommend that you set your budget to allow for the possibility that you may really want to give your nanny a one week bonus if she really earns it but not see it as an obligation for her just doing her job well. You could also ask during your reference check whether they gave annual bonuses so you understand if any of your candidates are coming in with expectations. [/quote]

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