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[quote=Anonymous]Outside of being wonderful employers by respecting our contract and never undermining my authority, my family does a ton of little things to show me their appreciation.

They often buy me things they know I like - specific chocolate, cheese, wine, etc. They often shop at really nice markets so they've given me 'salads to make' bags to take home with a couple of nice veggies, cheese and herbs. The dad is a bit of an olive oil connoisseur so I have been stocked with amazing expensive olive oil for the last few years thanks to his generosity.

They always bring me little treats from travels - not location tshirts but something they know I'd appreciate. They send me pictures of the kids with little notes from them when they're away - not all the time and not in a 'work' way, but just to remind me the kids miss me and can't wait to see me.

They don't mind if I run personal errands from time to time with the kids - a bit of grocery shopping, popping to the bank. I've never abused this, but it has been hugely helpful on the couple occasions I did this.

I cook for the kids so I do most of the grocery shopping and I am welcome to buy things for myself as well, and help myself to their fridge and pantry. If we eat out with the kids, my meal is paid for.

We have an agreement that I buy stuff for them out of my own money (my idea because it's just easier for me than to constantly keep track of the petty cash box) and when I get reimbursed at the end of the month it's always rounded up to the next big number. It's only a couple of bucks, but that's just nice.

They're very generous with allowing me to take time off if need be and have a good back up system - invaluable. In return I try to be as flexible as possible.

They're very happy for the children to get to know my family and take an interest in my life outside of work - I play in a band and they have taken the children to my shows many times.

They are very appreciative of little things. I'm a bit of a neat freak so I occasionally sort out the kids wardrobes or craft supplies or toys (things that are not in my duties) or cook a big meal for the entire family, and they are incredibly thankful and never forget to say so. I think it's my biggest motivation to do extra things for them.

They're my afternoon family and not my main source of income, and they travel a lot and I quite like my flexibility, too, so our initial agreement was that I am only paid when I work (guaranteed hours but we let each other know in advance when we're away and those weeks are unpaid). Then, of their own accord, they suggested I should still be paid when they travel because they felt it unfair I should lose out on pay because of them. I was fine with our set up before, but it was a very nice thing coming from them.

In any case, I think the little perks are nice, but the most important thing for me is knowing and being told that what I do is being appreciated.[/quote]

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