Christmas bonus

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Interested to know if there’s a going rate for Christmas bonus for full time nannies. My friend and I both have amazing nannies and I think that a week’s salary is the norm as a cash bonus at Christmas, however, she thinks 2 weeks is more appropriate. Any thoughts please?

I think it's lovely you are even giving one. Whatever you feel is appropriate and can afford. 1 week is more than enough

My nine odd years of experience on these boards (I am a mum and nanny employer) tells me that there is no norm. Some nannies have received a week’s salary in the past, whether that be at Christmas and/or annual bonus. Some nannies have received much more modest gifts.

We’ve had our current nanny for six months. She isn’t receiving a cash bonus at Christmas, but I am giving her gifts of the value of about £200 that I know she will like and not buy for herself. That is the norm for us. But as I say, many nannies on these boards will have received much more by way of token gifts and enjoy receiving something that the children have made or that a lot of thought has gone into to make it more personal.

In my experience (and I know a lot of nannies and have been a nanny myself for over 8 years) a week's salary is not the norm at all. I do not know a single person who had received that much.
I have in the past received cash/ vouchers but sometimes just a small token gift. But I have to say, my favourite gifts have always been the personal keep sake ones from the kids. Cash is a bonus.
If you can afford a week's salary and want to give a cash gift then obviously go for it, your nanny will really appreciate it. I'm simply saying that in my nanny world, it isn't the norm just so that other parents don't feel guilty or obliged if they can't afford it.

I'm a nanny and have been for almost 30 years. I can tell you that l have never had a Xmas bonus 🥺 and I don't know many that that do or have! (I have had presents etc).
SO, I think your nanny will be super thankful and feel mighty valued by what ever your give her.
It is a greatly undervalued profession where nannies are often not treated like professionals, and it's forgotten they are caring for the most important person in your life.
I personally have told my boss to give me nothing, but suggested we do something nice together. We will go away for the weekend to an Xmas festival in France. (We live in Paris).
She's a single mum and I have no friends here, so l've made her my bestie.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love a cash injection at Xmas time, but when you work for people you genuinely like and you feel genuinely appreciated, it goes a long way. They can get away with a candle and a card the kids made. (So long as the candle is Jo Malone. 😂).

I was a nanny for 20yrs - now a maternity nurse

As a nanny I always got a weeks money as bonus and then something little from kids to unwrap

As a mn it has varied. Never cash - but often nice candles or bubbly or chocolates

Tho last Xmas I had 2 families I was working for and nothing from the clients

I always buy the babies I’m caring for a little something. Book teddy rattle etc

If you can afford it then yes a cash bonus is nice and appreciated

But also being a good employer. Thanking your nanny. Arriving hike on time and being paid on time equally means a lot all year round