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Nanny Question?

amyfeliceamyfelice
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For those of you who have nannies, How much do you tip at Christmas time? Do you think it matters if they are full or part time? 

is $100 acceptable? Not a clue.

thanks 

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  • RevJGRevJG
    I have always heard you are supposed to give the equivalent of one week's salary as a Christmas bonus.  We are not that extravagant, partly because we can't afford to be and partly because she would not accept it (she's literally the most selfless human being on the entire planet).  Last year we gave her a gift (one of those really nice plush blankets from Restoration Hardware) and made a donation to UNICEF in her name.  She loved it. 
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  • Roni.CedraRoni.Cedra
    when I worked as a nanny I got either about 100 cash or gc to a store they knew I liked along with a physical item--photo album, sweater, etc. I miss those days :-)
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  • amyfeliceamyfelice
    A week's salary would be too much for me right now. I also gave her an extra $150 the other day because her car got broken into and I felt bad for her. She had trouble accepting it, but finally did with tears in her eyes. So most likely she would be happy with $100 since we did give her some $ already. A photo album or something is a nice idea too. Thanks guys.
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  • mylifeofkaosmylifeofkaos member

     https://money.cnn.com/2006/11/13/lifestyle/holiday_tipping/index.htm

    Childcare, education
    Baby sitterOne night's pay, plus a small gift from your child.
    Full-time nannyOne week to one month of pay based on tenure, plus a small gift from your child.
    Au pairOne week's pay, plus a small gift from your child.
    Day care service$25-70, plus a small gift from your child.
    Teacher$25-100. A gift certificate is always appropriate. If you know the teacher's hobbies or interests, then a gift certificate would be nice from the local movie theater, hobby shop, mall, fine restaurant or day spa. If you are unsure, ask your principal first.
    Coaches, tutors, ballet instructors, music teachersA small gift from your child.

    Around the house
    MaidOne week's pay. If you use a service and never know who is coming out, don't tip at all.
    Gardener$20-50
    Garbage collector(s)$15-30 each. Nowadays, however, many garbage collectors are really truck drivers who operate an arm that does all the work. If this is your situation, there is no need to tip.

    On and about town
    Country ClubTipping at Christmas/holiday season is appropriate regardless of the club's tipping policy. $50 for your special waiters, locker-room personnel, front-desk employees and golf professionals. For headwaiters or special service, make it $100.
    Parking attendants$10-20 each
    Driver/limousine service$20-50 each - If this is your regular driver tip 20% of a month's bill.

    Apartment services
    Apartment building superintendent$50-200. Tip less if you tip throughout the year.
    Apartment Doorman/concierge$10-80 or more each, depending upon building. Those who serve you more should get a bigger tip.
    Apartment building handyman$15-40 each
    Apartment building elevator operators$15-40 each

    Personal care
    Shampoo$10
    Manicurist/pedicuristCost of 1 session ($15 or more)
    Hairdresser/stylistCost of 1 session ($15 or more)
    Massage therapistCost of 1 session $15 or more
    Personal trainer$60-100 upon reaching goal, or cost of 1 session

    Pet services
    Dog groomer1/4 - 1/2 cost of a session
    Dog walker or sitter1-2 week's usual pay

    Deliverers, postal carriers
    USPS Mail carrierNon-cash gifts with value up to $20. This is for mail carriers that you know and see regularly.*
    UPS - Regular driverHas no formal policy. Drivers don't expect tips but can accept them.
    FedExNot allowed to accept anything over the value of $75. No cash gifts accepted.
    Newspaper carrierDaily - $25 - 50, weekend - $10
    Regular overnight delivery person$10-30

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  • amyfeliceamyfelice

    Thanks. 

    do people really tip their child's teacher at Christmas time? I would think that accepting gifts from students would be unethical and not allowed? Interesting. 

     

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  • Mrs.K&CMrs.K&C
    Last year we gave my SIL (who worked kind of like a nanny share situation for us) a giftcard which equaled one days pay. This year we will give each of DD's teachers a Starbucks giftcard (only $10-$15 each as she has 4 teachers) and DS's daycare person I guess I'll get a giftcard equal to one days pay as well.
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  • maryh01maryh01
    imageamyfelice:

    Thanks. 

    do people really tip their child's teacher at Christmas time? I would think that accepting gifts from students would be unethical and not allowed? Interesting. 

     

    I've gotten a check before and it was very awkward.  I really wasn't sure what to do and had a hard time accepting it without feeling guilty.  I didn't necessarily feel unethical about it, but it was definitely unexpected

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