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Nanny Xmas bonus cash or bank transfer?

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Likesicecream · 09/12/2021 20:28

We will give our part time nanny a small gift, card and cash of c. 1 week's pay for Xmas. Normally we pay her monthly by bank transfer. My question is, is it weird/tacky to just put the cash in an envelope? She is part time so it's a decent amount but not a crazy amount of physical cash to have. It's kind of my preference as it seems less awkward than making a thing of saying we are going to transfer her extra. But it still seems a bit awkward. Thoughts on which is better?

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Ellieboolou33 · 09/12/2021 20:37

Cash in the card 💯

HairyScaryMonster · 09/12/2021 20:46

Either is ok, but if you do transfer you can always say "enjoy the extra" in the card.

Blogdog · 09/12/2021 20:59

Honestly - she won’t care; money is money! My nanny gets a cash bonus in a card at Christmas. It’s never been a problem.

Akire · 09/12/2021 21:02

Cash is great you can easily get given a bonus and it melt away from your account before you have time to appreciate it.

jclm · 09/12/2021 21:04

Cash... As really this sum should be taxed. If you pay via bank there is a paper trail. If you pay by cash, no one need to know.

Likesicecream · 09/12/2021 21:43

Thanks all cash it is!

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sociallydistained · 09/12/2021 21:47

I’d be so appreciative of this! Wish I could tell my bosses This is what I want 😂🙈

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