Prior family: DB told me to throw my toiletries in with the rest of the grocery orders. He also respected me, sought my advice when he struggled with situations and let me be as autonomous with the kids as I needed/wanted to be.

Different prior family: MB and DB thanked me when I did big (extra) projects. They also raged about me to friends, so their friends would meet me and ask about something I made for the family or did with the kids, and that felt great.

Current family: Thay call me Mary Poppins. They provide amazing benefits, I’ve rearranged the whole house to suit kids and me (with their blessing!), and they ask what else they can do to make sure I know how appreciated I am.

I left my NF almost a year ago and they still all take care of me and make sure I'm ok.

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Anonymous wrote:MB sends me pics and videos of my little person over the weekend. If they go on vacation, she makes sure we do FaceTime while they're gone.

I would hate this! How many families have you worked for?

NP here. Why would you hate this? I love my charges and enjoy seeing them on FaceTime when they’re away and it makes it easier on my charges!

Anonymous wrote:MB sends me pics and videos of my little person over the weekend. If they go on vacation, she makes sure we do FaceTime while they're gone.

I would hate this! How many families have you worked for?

My employers always say thank you at the end of the day and never miss an opportunity to tell me something they noticed I taught their child. They also always pass on any compliments their friends have given me.

They invite me to all holiday celebrations, too. I have my own family but the invitation means a great deal to me.

Anonymous wrote:MB sends me pics and videos of my little person over the weekend. If they go on vacation, she makes sure we do FaceTime while they're gone.

"Little person"?! Call him/her what they are: A CHILD!

I’m bumping this thread. I was going to start one on ‘how to be a great MB’ but found this one.

I had an after school nanny start last Thursday and would love to hear from the nanny side the things that really make a difference. I’ve set up direct deposit, so that’s not an issue.

Thanks for any ideas!

My nanny has been doing baby laundry and the dishes, without me ever asking! She is generally a neater and more organized person than I am. Love this thread, giving me ideas about how to thank her.

Anonymous wrote:My Mb always brings me a rotisserie chicken (my fave) from Costco when she goes.

She always says thank you at the end of the day. It sounds so simple but it means a lot, especially after a long day

My last family always did this as well. It meant more than all of the little things combined, and was such a lovely way to end the day!

I'm new to the nanny thing, but I was pretty ill a few weeks ago, and our nanny offered to pick up and take DC to the share house for me. It made me feel so much better knowing that I wouldn't have to get out of bed. I love our nanny!

My Mb always brings me a rotisserie chicken (my fave) from Costco when she goes.

She always says thank you at the end of the day. It sounds so simple but it means a lot, especially after a long day

I have the best boss ever. She tells me often that she is so happy to have found me and (Especially important given that she is a stay-at-home mom) she goes out of her way not to interfere with my routine with the kids during my hours with them, and never undermines my discipline with them. I know it is hard for her to have her kids right there underfoot, but the fact that she differs to me when I am "the boss" of the kids makes my job not just possible but incredibly easy and rewarding.