Anonymous
Post 01/03/2021 00:08     Subject: Late Bonus
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess my boss forgot my bonus this year. I forgot to do non child related chores this week. Ooops!


That is why I support asking about the bonus. You shouldn't have to and it shows the employer is insensitive but asking is the best direct approach. Do you think think the family will connect the chores with no bonus?



I’m not the op, just another nanny who didn’t get a bonus. I’m not sure if my Boss will connect it, but it sure felt nice not doing any extras all week. I literally did only my job and nothing more. My days at work were stress free and enjoyable. So pleasant. I’m sure they noticed the lack of picking up after the adults (I didn’t stop doing things for the kids, because that’s my job) but it’s too bad. If I’m not being paid extra or receiving a bonus WHY n earth would I continue doing extras? The housekeepers haven’t come for months and I’ve picked up the slack. My fault. But now I’m done and it feels great!


So you are fiinally doing the job you were hired to do? You need to figure out where this need for approval comes from because you don’t sound happy to me.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2021 18:45     Subject: Late Bonus
Anonymous wrote:It is ALWAYS tacky and completely unprofessional to ask for a bonus. ALWAYS.


Not when you were told you would receive one.
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2021 09:41     Subject: Late Bonus
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess my boss forgot my bonus this year. I forgot to do non child related chores this week. Ooops!


That is why I support asking about the bonus. You shouldn't have to and it shows the employer is insensitive but asking is the best direct approach. Do you think think the family will connect the chores with no bonus?



I’m not the op, just another nanny who didn’t get a bonus. I’m not sure if my Boss will connect it, but it sure felt nice not doing any extras all week. I literally did only my job and nothing more. My days at work were stress free and enjoyable. So pleasant. I’m sure they noticed the lack of picking up after the adults (I didn’t stop doing things for the kids, because that’s my job) but it’s too bad. If I’m not being paid extra or receiving a bonus WHY n earth would I continue doing extras? The housekeepers haven’t come for months and I’ve picked up the slack. My fault. But now I’m done and it feels great!
Just out of curiosity did you have any paid time off due to Covid? How long have you been with your current family? Have they given a bonus in the past? No judgement just curious. How do you feel about them generally?
Anonymous
Post 01/01/2021 00:35     Subject: Late Bonus
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I guess my boss forgot my bonus this year. I forgot to do non child related chores this week. Ooops!


That is why I support asking about the bonus. You shouldn't have to and it shows the employer is insensitive but asking is the best direct approach. Do you think think the family will connect the chores with no bonus?



I’m not the op, just another nanny who didn’t get a bonus. I’m not sure if my Boss will connect it, but it sure felt nice not doing any extras all week. I literally did only my job and nothing more. My days at work were stress free and enjoyable. So pleasant. I’m sure they noticed the lack of picking up after the adults (I didn’t stop doing things for the kids, because that’s my job) but it’s too bad. If I’m not being paid extra or receiving a bonus WHY n earth would I continue doing extras? The housekeepers haven’t come for months and I’ve picked up the slack. My fault. But now I’m done and it feels great!
Anonymous
Post 12/31/2020 11:00     Subject: Late Bonus
Anonymous wrote:I guess my boss forgot my bonus this year. I forgot to do non child related chores this week. Ooops!


That is why I support asking about the bonus. You shouldn't have to and it shows the employer is insensitive but asking is the best direct approach. Do you think think the family will connect the chores with no bonus?
Anonymous
Post 12/30/2020 01:15     Subject: Late Bonus
I guess my boss forgot my bonus this year. I forgot to do non child related chores this week. Ooops!
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2020 14:43     Subject: Re:Late Bonus
It is nice for hard working nannies to be appreciated
By year end in contract or not

Anonymous
Post 12/29/2020 13:51     Subject: Late Bonus
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is ALWAYS tacky and completely unprofessional to ask for a bonus. ALWAYS.


Sorry, but I respectfully disagree.

In instances where no bonus is discussed - then I would say it is tacky as well as unprofessional to ask for a bonus.

However if an employee was promised a bonus (even verbally), then she has every right to ask about it since she was specifically told that she would receive one.


I've employed a nanny for eight years, and know a lot of people who hire nannies. Nobody promises a bonus in their contracts. What kind of idiot tells a nanny they'll give a bonus and then forgets?


People who value money over integrity.
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2020 23:07     Subject: Late Bonus
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It is ALWAYS tacky and completely unprofessional to ask for a bonus. ALWAYS.


Sorry, but I respectfully disagree.

In instances where no bonus is discussed - then I would say it is tacky as well as unprofessional to ask for a bonus.

However if an employee was promised a bonus (even verbally), then she has every right to ask about it since she was specifically told that she would receive one.


I've employed a nanny for eight years, and know a lot of people who hire nannies. Nobody promises a bonus in their contracts. What kind of idiot tells a nanny they'll give a bonus and then forgets?
Anonymous
Post 12/28/2020 22:59     Subject: Late Bonus
Anonymous wrote:It is ALWAYS tacky and completely unprofessional to ask for a bonus. ALWAYS.


Sorry, but I respectfully disagree.

In instances where no bonus is discussed - then I would say it is tacky as well as unprofessional to ask for a bonus.

However if an employee was promised a bonus (even verbally), then she has every right to ask about it since she was specifically told that she would receive one.
Anonymous
Post 12/26/2020 15:58     Subject: Late Bonus
It is ALWAYS tacky and completely unprofessional to ask for a bonus. ALWAYS.
Anonymous
Post 12/26/2020 15:19     Subject: Re:Late Bonus
Anonymous wrote:Since the Nanny was told that she would receive a Christmas bonus this year, then she has a right to inquire.

I would ask for the bonus no later than two weeks after Christmas Day.
It's the day after Christmas. PS unless it's written into the contract good luck saying hey where's my bonus? Are bonuses customary? Sort of. Are they mandatory? No. I'm a nanny and I love a good fat xmas bonus but to expect them as though they are obligatory and rate them and say what you aren't going to do anymore if you don't get one is just silly and unprofessional. If you really know the people you're working for there's a lot more to the relationship than this. If you don't feel that way it is time to find another job or family. The two are not interchangeable in this particular instance.
Anonymous
Post 12/26/2020 14:03     Subject: Late Bonus
I would ask on the last working day before the end of the year.
Anonymous
Post 12/26/2020 11:26     Subject: Re:Late Bonus
Since the Nanny was told that she would receive a Christmas bonus this year, then she has a right to inquire.

I would ask for the bonus no later than two weeks after Christmas Day.
Anonymous
Post 12/26/2020 07:18     Subject: Late Bonus
When is it considered tacky or unprofessional to ask for a bonus? Employer still haven’t given bonus when usually the bonus is given two weeks before Christmas. Employers also told nanny that she would receive a bonus this year. Nanny has been with the family for 10 years.