tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post1989508696863299598..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.068-04:00Comments on I SAW YOUR NANNY: Holiday Bonus Feature 2011 Part ILeigh Raymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18210572527823459842noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-57574257807960116422012-01-09T17:49:49.827-05:002012-01-09T17:49:49.827-05:00@thankyouandyrwelcome -- Bonuses are not required ...@thankyouandyrwelcome -- Bonuses are not required to be given by a family to their nanny, it is simply a nice gesture, hence why it is called a bonus. It's just an addition to your normal pay. <br /><br />A $100 gift card to Nordstrom is a very nice gift, you sound very ungrateful. If you are working 40 hours/week you are making $12.35/hour. That's pretty average for a nanny, depending on where you live and how many charges you have. If you are so experienced and educated and above this family then why have you stuck around for 3 years? <br /><br />Also, the parents did not ask you to go spend over $100 on their children at Toys-R-Us, that was your decision. I managed to spend less than $40 on Christmas gifts for my 3 charges and they were thrilled to bits with their gifts.ELamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-24290486699032675052012-01-08T12:16:24.749-05:002012-01-08T12:16:24.749-05:00Bonus this year (2011): $0
(I've never been ...Bonus this year (2011): $0 <br /><br />(I've never been given one)<br /><br /><br />Weekly salary: $494<br /><br />Supplementary gifts: <br /><br />$100 Gift Card to Nordstrom.<br /><br />P.S. I spent the more money on their 3 children for the holidays. Thus, I did not get anything extra. In fact, 109 Dollars I spend on your kids at Toys-R-Us. Thanks again! :(<br /><br />Length of time I have worked for family: 3 Years<br />Comments: My wish is to be treated with dignity, class and respect. Please do not employ an educated and experienced nanny if you cannot afford to treat him or her properly.thankyouandyrwelcomenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-84335784852833415802012-01-08T09:51:52.212-05:002012-01-08T09:51:52.212-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-38494520741564812942012-01-07T23:15:51.436-05:002012-01-07T23:15:51.436-05:00slb -- if someone cannot use basic, proper grammar...slb -- if someone cannot use basic, proper grammar and form coherent, intelligent sentences it just says a lot about the state of the world. Punctuation, paragraphs, and understanding the difference between there/their/they're, etc. are BASIC concepts we should all have mastered in grade school. In my opinion, when someone has horrendous spelling and grammar errors when they write it makes them come off as uneducated, lazy, and incompetent, whether they are or not. <br /><br />It is a huge pet peeve of mine to read something like "i nanny for 3 kids 2 7 9 years old there mom is soo rude to me!!! i dont understand what im doing wrong i do what she says but i think she hates me maybe ill send her email and quit what do u guys think?!?heeelllppp oh and the 2 year old is terible"<br /><br />And in all of the posts where the grammar/language was criticized I'm almost positive there was solid advice mixed in. I think it's shameful that people are even allowed to graduate high school without knowing how to write a complete sentence.<br /><br />/rant over!<br /><br />I am excited to read part 2 of the bonus section! Sounds like some of you got some great gifts this year, congratulations and be thankful for the great families you work for!ELamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-85773956399692343402012-01-07T21:09:30.276-05:002012-01-07T21:09:30.276-05:00My problem is that so many of the posts are turnin...My problem is that so many of the posts are turning into bashing the OP's language skills instead of what it should be, offering advice.slb3334https://www.blogger.com/profile/13059305454615430641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-86662251862562433602012-01-07T20:47:35.404-05:002012-01-07T20:47:35.404-05:00Newmama,
You are correct, it was... but somehow I...Newmama,<br /><br />You are correct, it was... but somehow ISYN evolved into a place for Nannies to discuss the trials and tribulations of Childcare, which is fine. <br /><br />But the number one priority of this Blog is and always will be protecting children from abuse and neglect by reporting bad Caregivers.MaryPoppin'Pillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493804863551764605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-25623160105893065732012-01-07T15:38:48.212-05:002012-01-07T15:38:48.212-05:00Huh, maybe they didn't give you a bonus becaus...Huh, maybe they didn't give you a bonus because they were giving you a raise. Was the raise for more than $1,000/yr?Momwestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-39526113239216276702012-01-07T15:26:17.962-05:002012-01-07T15:26:17.962-05:00I thought ISYN was started to give parents a place...I thought ISYN was started to give parents a place to post and read about worrisome nanny sightings, not as a place to unite nannies.Newmamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-56007403672343463192012-01-07T09:07:20.384-05:002012-01-07T09:07:20.384-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-7286518495935889552012-01-07T07:20:36.388-05:002012-01-07T07:20:36.388-05:00I don't think I'm a hypocrite, Jedd. I lik...I don't think I'm a hypocrite, Jedd. I like to read ALL the comments, no matter if they are more straightforward or more on the positive side. While I tend to be somewhere in the middle when writing my opinions, it it helpful to see all sides in a situation since we should try to do that in life. You know, away from the computer. Anyway, my point was that if one person wants to be listened to, he/she should also listen to others, especially if their opinions differ.StrawberryShortKakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059483611990265845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-51314663154647657592012-01-07T07:07:30.056-05:002012-01-07T07:07:30.056-05:00It was interesting to read the post from the nanny...It was interesting to read the post from the nanny who got nothing from her employers, but several gifts from parents at her after school programme. I work in a British boarding school, and while my housemaster's gift to me was a bottle of wine and a tin of biscuits which I recognised as re-gifted items - I received some lovely presents from the parents of 'my' boys! And no, most of them did not spend a lot of money - and I wouldn't have expected them to! - but the nature of the gifts showed that real thought had gone into choosing them, and that just meant so much.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you all!redridinghoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-4707995379440443962012-01-07T00:51:21.874-05:002012-01-07T00:51:21.874-05:00I agree that Miss Mannah likes to criticize and ca...I agree that Miss Mannah likes to criticize and call people out a lot. She needs to stop judging everyone so harshly.Darcynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-54835395875980998512012-01-06T23:53:17.815-05:002012-01-06T23:53:17.815-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-68781880396385925692012-01-06T22:53:46.517-05:002012-01-06T22:53:46.517-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-51329734192725369942012-01-06T22:41:41.927-05:002012-01-06T22:41:41.927-05:00I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion....I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That being said, Jedd, you are being hypocritical by saying that MissMannah should be able to have her own "straightforward" opinion but you want to barf at the ones that appear phony to you. If you can have your opinion, so can everyone else. Whose to say they are being phony, maybe they are the "glass is half full" types. In any case, I value both the straightforward and nice comments just as equally. Differences are what makes the world go round, people. But I also think there are nicer ways to state opinions when you disagree. Calling people names and telling them they are idiots is not the way to go. <br /><br />And MissMannah, like I said I value your opinion but I don't think it's fair of you to judge people for being taken advantage of. We are human and sometimes emotions get the better of us. That is how nannies get taken advantage of. If you are strong enough to stand up to people all the time, good for you and I envy that. I am not a nanny anymore but when I was, I used the word "yes" far too often, when I really wanted to say "no." I think this happens to a lot of people and they just want to vent about it. After all, this is a blog for nannies. It's not like they are coming on here complaining about their other problems in life.StrawberryShortKakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059483611990265845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-43180019015841617222012-01-06T22:40:24.730-05:002012-01-06T22:40:24.730-05:00I find it hilarious that people are finally callin...I find it hilarious that people are finally calling MissMannah out! Couldn't agree more!glendathegoodnannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-9268057006178371612012-01-06T22:38:26.593-05:002012-01-06T22:38:26.593-05:00I found nothing wrong with MissMannah's commen...I found nothing wrong with MissMannah's comments either. That poster even acknowledged she sounded bratty. I wouldn't mind a gift card to the movies...but I could also understand disappointment about a lack of bonus. What I don't like is how she mentioned the $300 dollhouse...in this economy, the $300 was probably the "big gift" and it sounded like her mother wanted it to be special. If she is a professional nanny of 5.5 years, I don't understand how she is underpaid and overworked...I would think she had a contract as most professionals do.Ms. Dr. Jurishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17876618355506593095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-33379601792256031852012-01-06T22:37:28.663-05:002012-01-06T22:37:28.663-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14836373981695445745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-21077617429599574542012-01-06T22:27:33.333-05:002012-01-06T22:27:33.333-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-43725580535357561882012-01-06T20:11:51.257-05:002012-01-06T20:11:51.257-05:00"I cant imagine your response to a child who ..."I cant imagine your response to a child who slips up while under your care."<br /><br />Uncalled for. You have absolutely no right to judge my care-giving skills.<br /><br />I understand plenty of situations...I have been doing this job for a long time now. I don't understand why nannies allow themselves to be put upon or taken advantage of. Note I said "allow themselves". They have no one else to blame, which I why I do not coddle people if they have put themselves in the position.<br /><br />I also don't understand why this thread, which was meant to congratulate nannies for their accomplishments, has turned into a Mannah witch-hunt.MissMannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-51127954712967011382012-01-06T19:51:05.061-05:002012-01-06T19:51:05.061-05:00I am actually one of those people who enjoys getti...I am actually one of those people who enjoys getting those "bathsets" I can feel like I am spoiling myself, since I really can only afford the cheapest lotions and bodywashes from Walmart. If they are from Bath and Body Works, double bonus for me........j.d.c.f.b.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-3397837197294736982012-01-06T19:34:36.964-05:002012-01-06T19:34:36.964-05:00Beside the issue at hand, Mannah, it sounds in the...Beside the issue at hand, Mannah, it sounds in the "not trying to be bratty" Nannys paragraph like she is working more than what you say she must have "agreed" to. I don't think it's acting "entitled" if she expected a holiday bonus when she is working longer than agreed upon hours (based on what was written). And, personally, I'd feel pretty unappreciated if my MB had so blatantly regifted something to me too. <br /><br />Oh Mannah, judging from your constant stream of negativity and criticisms on situations you can't (and don't even try to) understand I cant imagine your response to a child who slips up while under your care.LynThttps://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/36886_416856705002_575495002_4717631_3929277_n.jpgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-35859986581060519702012-01-06T19:12:53.685-05:002012-01-06T19:12:53.685-05:00Part two is in the works and will be up in a day o...Part two is in the works and will be up in a day or so. <br /><br />I think you guys will find a few of those "bonuses" very interesting.<br /><br />... saving the best for last!MaryPoppin'Pillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01493804863551764605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-20510067818570532692012-01-06T17:32:50.357-05:002012-01-06T17:32:50.357-05:00What are you guys talking about? I thought I was ...What are you guys talking about? I thought I was being perfectly nice! I said the nannies work hard and deserved their good bonuses. The only thing I said that could possibly be construed as mean was telling the nanny who "wasn't being bratty" that she was indeed being bratty. If there's one thing that I can't stand, it is entitled nannies. She got $50 and that wasn't enough for her. Come on guys, you can't tell me that didn't bother you.<br /><br />PS: How the heck can I do anything for attention on a forum? None of you can see me.MissMannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-62934267291268226162012-01-06T15:22:21.896-05:002012-01-06T15:22:21.896-05:00@Miss Mannah: I agree with the above posters that ...@Miss Mannah: I agree with the above posters that you are always trying to "stir the pot." I think you do it for attention and it is getting kinda old. I think if us other posters just ignore her comments, she will eventually stop.<br /><br />Anyway, congratulations on the bonuses everyone got. I didn't get a bonus from my great family...however I have a great family who pays me well, pays me on time and treats me so much better than the other families I have had so instead of counting what I don't have, I instead count my blessings which are many.<br /><br />I would rather have a family who treats me well all year long and gives no bonuses than one who doesn't yet throws cash at me. <br /><br />Wait...what?? LOL.Trixie Beldennoreply@blogger.com