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Old 10-31-2010, 10:05 PM
 
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Is there a standard amount for a Christmas bonus for a live in nanny?

She lives with us during the week and takes care of one single 6 month old child. She will have been with us for about four months.
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Old 11-01-2010, 11:30 AM
 
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From what I understand, 2 weeks pay is standard, however, she has only been with you 1/3 of the year, I would pro-rate accordingly.
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Old 11-01-2010, 09:44 PM
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I have heard 4 weeks. A lot depends upon how much you want her to stay.
If you really like her - and since she is taking care of such a young child, she must be worth a lot to you.
So pay her accordingly!
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Old 11-01-2010, 10:24 PM
 
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I would agree with Sheen. This is someone you want to build a strong relationship with, since she is taking on a responsibility that has great meaning to you. She's watching your child and I would want to give her incentive to do her very best. I would not treat her like the person that parks your car or the super of your building.
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Old 11-02-2010, 05:24 AM
 
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4 weeks pay and a small gift would be appropriate. No "pro-rating" on the bonus! This is a person who is caring for your most precious gift and you should treat her accordingly.
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Old 11-02-2010, 05:31 AM
 
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I always got two weeks bonus plus some really nice presents. But that was 25 years ago. I give my cleaning lady two weeks plus wine/presents.
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Old 11-02-2010, 06:48 PM
 
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two hours at mid range motel with cocktails should do the trick..............just sayin.....
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Old 11-04-2010, 09:04 PM
 
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It sounds like 4 weeks is more common than I suspected. My wife and I were planning on 2 weeks pro-rated for the partial year.

My concern about not pro-rating the bonus is that it would set the expectation for a higher bonus next year after she will have been with us for the full year.

I agree that this is a special relationship, as much family as employee, and we want to pay her well. My wife and I are a young working couple fortunate enough to be able to afford the luxury of a nanny but our budget is only so big.

Is anyone else willing to share their experience?
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