I disagree.

As nannies, we also like to be appreciated just like any other working class employee once every year. Who can place blame on us for wanting that?

People seem to think that nannies deserve to be treated like they come from the bottom of the barrel and comments such as the one you stated only reinforce this belief.

Nannies work just as hard as everyone else and there is dignity in our work too.

Anonymous wrote:I am not surprised you didn't get one or didn't get anything meaningful. I'm sure your attitude shows through in person to your employers. Please grow up.

I am a very good nanny and the whole neighborhood told me how good I am with my charge. BUT my boss are cheap. I gave my charge a Christmas gift but didn't get anything in return not even a Christmas card. I am not sad or cry about it. Some parents cry when they have a bad nanny experience but can't appreciate when they have a good one too. My contract is going to end soon and I asked if they can put a Ad for me. They look surprised but anyway I don't think I want to continue another year with family who cannot appreciate what you do for their kids.

Long story short try to appreciate to when you have good nannies.

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Anonymous wrote:I am not surprised you didn't get one or didn't get anything meaningful. I'm sure your attitude shows through in person to your employers. Please grow up.

You are a stunning bore.

+1 Somehow only nannies are expected to be happy with everything their bosses do or don't do. The rest of the world can complain about their bosses but never a nanny. And I am an MB, btw. Some nannies have bad bosses and some bosses have bad nannies. To try the "grow up" admonishment is stunningly boring.

I'm not one of the complainers. I've only posted here once, about a grandmother situation. But I'd like to respond to this.
I've been at my job almost two years. My bosses are from a different culture and I'm not sure they are aware of the year end bonus. I received a gift from them last year that seemed nice for only 6 months on the job. This year, there was no thoughtful present- a gift card for half the amount of last year.
Thing is, I know my attitude is top notch. I work hard, ten hours a day, doing lots of extra work. The job creep at this position has been crazy, but I've taken it in stride. I'm friendly and accommodating to the extended family that is around six months out of the year. I worked most of the summer with few breaks and they say nice things about me to others. They consult me on issues with the baby and seem to like me.
So I suppose I was hurt at bonus time. It was a difficult year and they know I'm a struggling single mom. Money to catch up on bills would have been wonderful, but honestly a card with a note would have also been amazing. I've never worked so hard at a nanny job and feel really unappreciated.
But as I stated, I suppose it's a cultural thing.

Anonymous wrote:My bosses couldn't afford to give me a huge bonus but the card they gave me telling me how much they appreciate me, how I make their lives easier, the love I give their children and entire family, and that they love me and are blessed to have me in their lives meant much more to me than any money they could have given me. They also give me gift cards throughout the year along with keeping my favorite beverages and kcups stocked.

It seems like some nannies are all about the money which is sad however if they didn't even give you a card letting you know they are grateful for all the things you do then maybe it's time to look in the mirror and make some changes so they do appriciate you.

I'm sure the nannies that aren't appreciated are the ones that try to treat this like a corporate job. They come to work on time, everything according to contract, minimum notice for vacation requests, gifts flow down not up, don't show gratitude to your boss just be professional. But OMG come bonus time "I can't believe they didn't get me a personal gift and give me extra money!" Newsflash, the office workers you so wish to emulate don't get bonuses and gifts either. So enjoy what you have created.

Anonymous wrote:I am not surprised you didn't get one or didn't get anything meaningful. I'm sure your attitude shows through in person to your employers. Please grow up.

You are a stunning bore.

My bosses couldn't afford to give me a huge bonus but the card they gave me telling me how much they appreciate me, how I make their lives easier, the love I give their children and entire family, and that they love me and are blessed to have me in their lives meant much more to me than any money they could have given me. They also give me gift cards throughout the year along with keeping my favorite beverages and kcups stocked.

It seems like some nannies are all about the money which is sad however if they didn't even give you a card letting you know they are grateful for all the things you do then maybe it's time to look in the mirror and make some changes so they do appriciate you.

Maybe these nannies aren't doing a great job.
Or maybe the employeurs are cheap or can't afford to give a bonus. No one can tell.

I am not surprised you didn't get one or didn't get anything meaningful. I'm sure your attitude shows through in person to your employers. Please grow up.