Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 14:23     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

My family isn't back yet so who knows what else

nova
almost 2 years
40 hours a week at 18 an hour

bonus: some cash prefer they left said they would have more later
present for my dog who is loved by the kids, a restaurant gift card they know I like.

many days off.

Even though one of them hasn't been working full time due to a job change I know I am loved and appreciated.
Anonymous
Post 12/29/2013 13:41     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

NoVa
Worked ~3 years
25-30 hrs a week
~ 750 net a week
750 bonus
Some really nice gifts that I won't name because too identifiable.

This family always makes me feel appreciated. They are great people and I feel incredibly lucky to be working my dream job. Hope to stay for many years to come.
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2013 20:48     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!


Location: TX
Time in Position: 3 months
Hours: about 12 to 15
Pay per week: $225
Bonus: None 
Supplemental Gifts: $25 movie gift card

Also received a huge chocolate gift basket and $50 movie gift card from 2 other families I provide as needed care for.

I'm a little surprised I was even given anything. Parent is one of those new to employing weekly in home care and doesn't get bonuses, etc. The position is very easy but I would like to be paid on the books and have guaranteed pay so working on my options.

Happy Holidays everyone!




Anonymous
Post 12/25/2013 18:12     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

Columbia Maryland
4 years (this is my last Christmas with them )
500 net p/w 40 hrs a week
2 necklaces, a pair of earrings and a cute card filled out by oldest charge
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2013 17:00     Subject: Re:It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

MB here:
Fairfax,VA
8 months
600/week
Bonus:250 + 4 days of paid vacation
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2013 12:19     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

^ I meant $500 per week, not $50
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2013 12:18     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

Location: Midwest
Time in Position: 2 summers (only summer nanny)
Hours: about 40 - 50 per week
Pay per week: $50
Bonus: None
Supplemental Gifts: $50 gift card to clothing store, really nice scarf from Von Maur

(I was not expecting this at all! So happy and blessed).
Anonymous
Post 12/25/2013 08:16     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

MB here

Location: MoCo
Time in position: 4 months
Hours: 40
Pay per week: $600 in a share ($300 per family)
Bonus: $600 + 2 extra days off
Supplemental gifts: crock pot, bc she said she wanted one

The bonus and salary is totally in line with what all our friends pay around here. No one I know pays $1000+ for their nanny.
Anonymous
Post 12/24/2013 15:52     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

Location: NoVA
How Long Have You Worked at Current Position: 2 years
Hours Worked a Week: 50
Pay Per Week: 900
Bonus: 2,500
Supplemental Gifts: a box os spices/seasonings from a place that I wanted to buy but it is quite pricey.

I love this family/kids so much. I feel so happy and appreciated. Not because of the bonus but because they are great and fair with me.
Anonymous
Post 12/24/2013 03:25     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

Location: Los Angeles Area
How Long Have You Worked at Current Position: 1 & 1/2 yrs
Hours Worked a Week: 35 
Pay Per Week: $1200/net
Bonus: $2000
Supplemental Gifts: $500 to local spa, two weeks paid off this week and next, a scarf, a nice bag, gift card to Amazon for $150
Also both sets of grandparents gave me gift cards ($200 each) to some local stores.
Anonymous
Post 12/24/2013 03:22     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

Location: Northern California
How Long Have You Worked at Current Position: 10 months
Hours Worked a Week: Generally 20 to 22
Pay Per Week: $450 before taxes
Bonus: Fifty dollars after helping late with a party back in the spring.
Supplemental Gifts: None
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2013 23:55     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

Location: Bay Area, CA
How Long Have You Worked at Current Position: 6 months
Hours Worked a Week: 50
Pay Per Week: $1500
Bonus: $3000
Supplemental Gifts: Day at the spa

Feeling very thankful that I've found such a wonderful family to work for!
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2013 21:46     Subject: Re:It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

Location: North Bethesda
Tenure: 2.5 years
weekly pay: $760
Hours worked: 50
Bonus: $1,400
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2013 21:42     Subject: It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

I am the employer.
Location: DC suburbs
How Long Have You Worked at Current Position: going on 2 years
Hours Worked a Week:25-30
Pay Per Week: varies, generally around $500 net
Bonus: $250 plus a week of paid vacation (in addition to 3 weeks already taken this year)
Supplemental Gifts: some fancy shoes, gift basket with hand creams and candies, homemade cookies

I honestly wanted to give a week's pay but could not talk my husband into it, since neither of us has ever received a bonus. Since she'll wind up with close to 5 weeks paid vacation this year, I'm hoping that will make up for it.
Anonymous
Post 12/23/2013 21:39     Subject: Re:It's Bonus Poll Time!!!

from the MB side.

We gave our nanny 700.00 bonus, plus 150 in gift cards for her kids, plus a nice bottle of tequila (happen to know she appreciates good tequila).

she has worked for us 2 years, and makes 750/week. We would love to have given her more, but neither of us have gotten raises or bonuses in 3 years, while we have raised her salary. We also had 4 teachers to give (small) gift cards too as well this year.