Anonymous wrote:How about a gift card to somewhere she likes to eat if she takes the kids out for lunch?

OP is generous, and the gift should not have strings - like use it to feed the children. Cash is always best!

Anonymous wrote:OP here -- thanks for the kind words. She refused to accept the cash. I'll try to find a way to do something nice for her in the near future.

And that speaks even more about your working relationship with the nanny. I wish all employers were like you, OP!

How about a gift card to somewhere she likes to eat if she takes the kids out for lunch?

$50 sounds reasonable

You're a rare gem, OP, to be so thoughtful of your nanny.

OP here -- thanks for the kind words. She refused to accept the cash. I'll try to find a way to do something nice for her in the near future.

$50-100 would be wonderful. The fact that she opted to come in when she didn't have to do so speaks volumes about both you and the nanny, so, kudos OP!

50 sounds like a great amount op I'm sure she will be thrilled

I think that's a lovely thing.

We don't have the fed language in our contract (because we often have to work even if the fed is closed) but today I only had to go in to the office for a few hours. So our nanny is working a shorter day.

It lets her sleep in a bit, and leave before it gets dark or potentially icy. And it affords me some coverage so I can work a bit, get to the market, etc...

I think that's very thoughtful and generous of you OP!

She'll be pleasantly surprised by your thoughtfulness. Sounds perfect to me.

Our nanny opted to come to work today despite that she could have taken off (per our contract she has off when OPM closes). She lives nearby, so no real commute, but I appreciate it nonetheless as work has not stopped for DH and me.

I was thinking of giving her a little extra money, maybe about $50? Is that appropriate to do? Is $50 too little? Too much?

Thanks for any guidance.