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Anonymous wrote:Tomorrow is our nanny's last day with us (she's been with us a little over 4 years). We gave her many months notice and glowing references and are so happy that she's already lined up another job. As for bonus/severance, we already told her we will continue to pay her for four weeks after her final date of employment when we gave notice. We will let her know tomorrow that we will extend that to five weeks. We also are covering her health insurance premium over the next month as well.
In addition, we'll also be giving her a picture of the children, a heartfelt note from me and DH thanking her for all she's done, treating her to lunch out tomorrow, and then pictures the kids drew. Does this all sound like a good parting gift? I wish we could do more--she's been such an amazing part of our lives, but financially things are a bit tight right now so the even the five weeks pay will be a lot and doesn't leave room for other gifts. We already provided her with an excellent reference and she has another job lined up.
She has been with you four years and all you're giving her is a little a month's pay?! Your heartfelt note and crayon pictures by your kids plus $5.00 will buy her a cup of coffee at Starbucks. This is insulting. I would borrow from bank to give her a month's pay for every year she been with you.