tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post8779836202557443107..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.068-04:00Comments on I SAW YOUR NANNY: I am in no mood to give this nanny a gift or bonus...Leigh Raymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18210572527823459842noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-35231746590416342292016-12-27T08:33:36.815-05:002016-12-27T08:33:36.815-05:00You are kidding, right? Your nanny is an employee....You are kidding, right? Your nanny is an employee. Would you like it if your boss gave you a tin of cookies?<br /><br />If I were her I would give you the tin back and tell you to shove it. Oh, and also...take care of your own damn kids because you clearly cannot afford a nanny. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-64187446790726988272015-12-28T06:52:32.942-05:002015-12-28T06:52:32.942-05:00Last year my boss gave me a bonus the year before ...Last year my boss gave me a bonus the year before I got nothing! This year I bought for the 3 kids I nanny for and I got nothing again! I was told I was getting a tin of baked goods! To add insult to injury the kids were very unappreciative towards their gifts! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058992895462278870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-31766476972122630222008-12-22T12:58:00.000-05:002008-12-22T12:58:00.000-05:00Almost all of you are the most frivolous people I'...Almost all of you are the most frivolous people I've read in my life, this might have to do with the US,but whatever, xmas is not about the presents or the money, u know?, I've been taking care of kids for 5years now, and you know what? Is not about the money,is about how much I love kids, and how good is my relation with the parents, been with AuPair at the begining was ok, the family gave me 300$ bonus (weekly pay was $160), n a present, then I had 2 families,both were awful, I loved the kids,but the parents were something else, because I didn't conect with them and the relation was too tense, I didn't get them anything n I didn't get anything from them, but I did get so.mething for the kids, both families same thing, now with the family am currently working with, the story is this, first i love the kids, and the mom is awesome (father is out of the pic), I have an awesome relation with both kids and the mom, reason why I'm gettin presents for the 3 of them, and to tell the truth I don't care if she doesn't get me anything, I'm grateful to have a job, that pays ok, I work long hours,yes,and that's part of the job, but you know? If you click with the family it really shouldn't. Matter weather you get or not a bonus or a gift, xmas is not ab out receiving, is about giving, I know that with the economical crisis, everybody could use this "cold hard cash",but you know what its not the end of the world if you don't, and something else:<BR/>EMPLOYERS: find nannies that love you children as their, not that have to love your checkbook in order to love your kids<BR/>NANNIES: if you need more money in order to love kids,do us all a favor, find another job!!!dannscahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08840315015883729920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-38069549456217103122007-11-30T14:10:00.000-05:002007-11-30T14:10:00.000-05:00This is a tricky one.I do understand that some par...This is a tricky one.<BR/>I do understand that some parents cannot afford a large bonus, but I think tht should be calculated when you do hire a nanny, because bonusses are usually at least i weeks salary, and most nannies feel the amount they get really tells them how their employer values them. It's just the way it is.<BR/><BR/>My last job, I didn't get a bonus, I got a gift and I was really ticked. I am not a person that feels entitled and I was surprised that I was so ticked. <BR/>My work as a nanny is above board and everybody usually wants to know where the parents find me, but this mom was just a selfish person or stingy is a better word.<BR/>When I decided to leave (not because of the bonus but because of her other selfish ways) she cried and begged me to stay admitting she took me for granted.<BR/>That was even worse- she knew what she was doing.<BR/><BR/>So I would say that a gift should never replace a holiday bonus. Factor it in when you hire your nanny. Nannies are different, however if your nanny is very experienced and her experiences come from working with several families- then it may be wiser to give the bonus because you will be compared to the others, and she may feel underappreciated.<BR/><BR/>A heartfelt gift cannot buy anything. During the holidays everyone needs extra money!<BR/><BR/>I actually don't like gifts either because I kind of have everything I need, and if there's anything I want I like to buy it myself- just my thoughts, but all nannies are different.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-14501196603499371192007-11-30T05:42:00.000-05:002007-11-30T05:42:00.000-05:00I like your analogy Cali mom, I think that nannies...I like your analogy Cali mom, I think that nannies <BR/>and babysitters are a bit like teachers and tutors. A part-time nanny is like a teacher doing some tutoring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-81117873872762933852007-11-30T02:48:00.000-05:002007-11-30T02:48:00.000-05:00Opps, sorry for the double post!Opps, sorry for the double post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-19364306242486923782007-11-30T02:47:00.001-05:002007-11-30T02:47:00.001-05:00Thanks, Cali Mom. I don't understand why some of ...Thanks, Cali Mom. I don't understand why some of these trolls don't understand the difference between a babysitter and a nanny. I have to say I agree with 833, schooling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-67216062449074247972007-11-30T02:47:00.000-05:002007-11-30T02:47:00.000-05:00Thanks, Cali Mom. I don't understand why some of ...Thanks, Cali Mom. I don't understand why some of these trolls don't understand the difference between a babysitter and a nanny. I have to say I agree with 833, schooling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-71381509216917053802007-11-29T23:04:00.000-05:002007-11-29T23:04:00.000-05:00I'm struggling with this right now myself. I ADOR...I'm struggling with this right now myself. I ADORE my nanny and would love to give her a month's pay as a bonus, but we simply cannot afford it. <BR/><BR/>She just celebrated a big holiday, so we researched it and bought her a small but lovely gift that fell in line with the traditions of that holiday. <BR/><BR/>I will give her a gift at Christmas and the paid week off, but I don't think we can afford a large cash bonus. I think I'd rather give her a thoughtful gift, a heartfelt note and something handmade by the children rather than insult her with a few dollars. Thoughts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-47950968332136247462007-11-29T08:39:00.000-05:002007-11-29T08:39:00.000-05:00I didn't get bonuses from my last family (although...I didn't get bonuses from my last family (although I should have for what I had to deal with!)....<BR/><BR/>But i did get great gifts... things she had heard me mention in conversation that I wanted... <BR/><BR/>So, even a small gift is appriciated... we are not all driven by money!<BR/><BR/>I was actually surprised by a family in the past when they gave me a bonus... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-18148950516953788752007-11-29T08:33:00.000-05:002007-11-29T08:33:00.000-05:00Personally... it's the schooling that qualifies so...Personally... it's the schooling that qualifies someone as a nanny... just FYI...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-66414538954904811422007-11-29T02:20:00.000-05:002007-11-29T02:20:00.000-05:00Well said 2:02.That's like trying to say that a pr...Well said 2:02.<BR/><BR/>That's like trying to say that a professor who only teaches one class a week is only a teacher's assistant because he/she only works 15 hours a week. An ignorant slug can check on the whereabouts of her or his charges once every half an hour in between gossip sessions on the cell phone and be on the clock for 60 hours a week. That does not make her or him a nanny, IMHO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-85804377838803840722007-11-29T02:02:00.000-05:002007-11-29T02:02:00.000-05:00616 am, who are you to say how many hours qualifie...616 am, who are you to say how many hours qualifies a person to be a nanny? I do not have a babysitter, if that is what you are implying. My child does not sit in front of the tv while an uneducated girl sits on the sidelines. My nanny used to work full time for me until I quit my job. Although she has another job, she's availabe twice weekly to help us out. And sorry, but I don't think anyone would pay a "babysitter" over $20 an hour. Or give a "babysitter" a $2500 Christmas bonus. Whoever you are, please, just step away from your computer and interact with the kids already! Don't take out your anger on someone you don't even know!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-92068845949197049472007-11-28T22:25:00.000-05:002007-11-28T22:25:00.000-05:00Ever heard the quote "there is no right way to do ...Ever heard the quote "there is no right way to do the wrong thing"? <BR/><BR/>OP is obviously a selfish, arrogant person who thinks little of the feelings of other people. <BR/><BR/>I pity her children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-46738382042808830662007-11-28T06:16:00.000-05:002007-11-28T06:16:00.000-05:00Nice try, 9:15, but a nanny does not work 15 hours...Nice try, 9:15, but a nanny does not work 15 hours a week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-75274099283505402222007-11-28T02:49:00.000-05:002007-11-28T02:49:00.000-05:00What is wrong with you!!! This person takes good c...What is wrong with you!!! This person takes good care of your children. You should be more appreciative and show it ...generously. Keep her happy and you would be happy in the long run. Shame on you for even posting this ad. Do you know how difficult it is to find good help these days? Consider yourself blessed and be a blessing this season. You will definitely reap excellent benefitsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-16396098630325835852007-11-26T21:15:00.000-05:002007-11-26T21:15:00.000-05:00What's scary is that you leave your kids with some...What's scary is that you leave your kids with someone you think is sub par. That would make you a bad mom. Please, put your kids is daycare since it sounds like you cannot afford to even have a nanny. My nanny only works about 15 hours a week, and we're giving her $2500 as a bonus, although she's worth twice that amount! Though the season is not about money, if you feel like it is too much to show appreciation to the person raising your children for you, then you are a bitch. You are not providing a good example to your children, either, if you treat you nanny like crap. Gahhh! You make me sick!!!!!!!!! I'm hoping you get an intervention to save your soul, Mrs. Scrooge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-57478250226436543852007-11-26T15:53:00.000-05:002007-11-26T15:53:00.000-05:00You have enough money for a nanny and gifts for ot...You have enough money for a nanny and gifts for other people, but not enough to show a little appreciation for the person RAISING YOUR KIDS????? You've taken on a responsibility by being an employer, and your pettiness & mean spirit say a lot about the kind of employer you must be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-54064431211687241052007-11-26T15:41:00.000-05:002007-11-26T15:41:00.000-05:00I'm curious...when did it become fashionable to do...I'm curious...when did it become fashionable to do the WRONG thing? Have some class (this is directed at the OP of course) and respect, value and pay your nanny well and graciously. Be grateful that you have the luxury to employ someone to care for your children. Be generous, kind and sweet to your nanny (treat her as you would want her to treat your children). If you're too stuck in your own ego-trip, do your nanny a favor and let her go (with 30 days notice and severance pay!) and admit to yourself that you're too selfish,arrogant and moronic to be anyone's employer. Do us all a favor and do the RIGHT thing for a change.<BR/>Happy holidays *wink*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-24599531186803972652007-11-25T19:15:00.000-05:002007-11-25T19:15:00.000-05:00I would never not tip my nanny, she takes care of ...I would never not tip my nanny, she takes care of my children, she is a very important person in my life and my children's livesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-63965411557881677772007-11-25T13:43:00.000-05:002007-11-25T13:43:00.000-05:00OP, FYI, you are supposed to wish the nanny and ch...OP, FYI, you are supposed to wish the nanny and children a nice/fun day when you leave, and thank the nanny at the end of the day when she leaves. <BR/>Miss MannersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-59911174668712062012007-11-25T06:42:00.000-05:002007-11-25T06:42:00.000-05:00bitch?bitch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-63272484199413954812007-11-24T16:46:00.000-05:002007-11-24T16:46:00.000-05:00BITCH!!!!!!!!!!BITCH!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-44903416221757238522007-11-23T22:16:00.000-05:002007-11-23T22:16:00.000-05:00BITCH.BITCH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-4977246337874326112007-11-23T11:41:00.000-05:002007-11-23T11:41:00.000-05:00I think your nanny should definitely find another ...I think your nanny should definitely find another job. It sounds like you don't appreciate her. She deserves better! Shame on you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com