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Paid childcare

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Do you always give cash to nanny for Christmas?

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balancingact · 15/11/2006 11:22

I have a new nanny and am already thinking about her Christmas pressie/s - i know people typically give a week's salary (in her case, £300 - she is live in) - but what do you guys suggest? do you think lots of presents equal to a week's salary, combination of cash + little nice pressies or just plain cash with just stocking fillers be the ideal present? I have to add that I really like her but don't want to go completely OTT

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Pollyanna · 15/11/2006 19:32

We used to give cash from us, and little presents and home-made cards from the children. Couldn't afford a weeks wages though -I probably gave £100.

DarrellRivers · 15/11/2006 19:33

I think generous cash bonus, plus proper present from us and smaller present from the junior members

anniebear · 15/11/2006 20:13

I just got a nice present for Christmas when I was a Nanny

Not a hugely expensive one, but a nice thought

I would have never expected a bonus or a weeks wage!!!!

earlysbird · 15/11/2006 20:27

Did same as Pollyanna last year, nanny v happy and drank it over the festive season!

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balancingact · 16/11/2006 07:18

NAB3, yes £300 live in, but i do live in london! i think we are going for cash (maybe £150) then a number of pressies from me/hubby and let the kids do something for her (i have two )

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RedTartanLass · 16/11/2006 10:22

NAB3 - impressed you still have chocolates from 10 years ago!!!

NAB3 · 16/11/2006 11:44

It's the scarf and gloves I have!!!!!

NAB3 · 16/11/2006 11:45

I still think that is a lot!

Whooooosh · 16/11/2006 14:02

Blimey-I wasn't looking at a weeks wages-although new nanny did only start last week.
Will be pressies from us.

I did however give my nanny a bonus earlier in the year because I got one and I reckon I am only able to work as well as I did and earn a bonus becasue she was so great.

I have a nanny diary and it is fantastic-do you want me to look up the details??

nannyj · 16/11/2006 14:06

NAB3 I work in London and earn £320 nett a week. I'm going to change jobs next year and there are jobs payig £350 - £400 a week.

NAB3 · 16/11/2006 14:17

Well, it was about 8 years ago I last nannied in London. My last job in Kent was 6 years ago, live out, and I got around £250/week.

RedTartanLass · 16/11/2006 15:02

Whooooosh - yes please

Whooooosh · 16/11/2006 15:34

RTL-here

I am now onto my second nanny and second book and find it incredibly useful-see what you think.

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