Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You shouldn't give with the expectation of getting something back.

This is true but at the same time, is it really that hard to scrawl out "merry christmas, thanks for being a trusted childcare provider" on a card. Presumably these families don't have 20 people they'd need to do that for...maybe 2-3. That would take all of five minutes, tops, including the time to lick and stamp the envelope. A little courtesy and gratitude goes a long way toward building goodwill with someone you presumable trust and want to have a good relationship with.

I'm sorry, but you're being ridiculous and yes, I am a nanny/babysitter. I don't expect any cards from anyone and I NEVER send a card or a gift because I expect something in return. OP, this word gets thrown around here a lot but your post is the perfect example of entitlement. Ease up and drink some eggnog.