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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd probably go ahead and give the thank you bonus since she is transitioning from one job to another with you. Personally, I think your bonus is very high, but if you have it, and she is so valuable to your family, than go for it.

The only thing [b]I would caution you is not to expect that a thank you for a job already done won't necessarily translate into the flexibility you may want in the future. It may, because it may buy your loyalty, but you can't count on that.[/b] GL.[/quote]

This. This is why I would also give the bonus now, while you're still feeling warm and loyal towards her. If it turns out that the other job doesn't work out, or your afternoon hours end up being too difficult on top of the other job, she may stop being such a wonderful, reliable nanny. Then you won't want to give her the bonus, and that would be kind of crummy.

Give her the money for her years of full time service now, and tell her that's what it's for. Then, you are both starting fresh with this new position, and if it doesn't work out for whatever reason, you can end it cleanly.[/quote]

Or not. We did something similar for our outgoing nanny, except it was 2 round trip tickets to Colombia  (her home country) and $1000 cash.

That was 4 years ago. She is still in our lives, loves our kids and I often have to FORCE money on her when she babysits at night. She truly is considered family. Sometimes life is not all a business transaction. [/quote]

OK, great. OP doesn't have a crystal ball, and she's talking about a continuing, every day employee relationship. What's your point?[/quote]

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