This time of the year the subject of tipping your nanny, housekeeper or other in-home employee comes up. Things to consider when thinking about what to tip your nanny are: amount of time she\u2019s worked for you; how good you feel about the job she\u2019s doing; how many children you have and your own financial condition.<\/p>\n
All of these items to consider in your tip are fairly straight forward except for your financial condition. Nannies know how you\u2019re doing financially probably better than anyone except your spouse or accountant! If you\u2019re having a difficult year like so many families are now, the nanny will know that and take it into consideration when you give her her annual tip. She will also know if you\u2019re doing well and don\u2019t tip her according to what she sees around her. She\u2019ll feel slighted and underappreciated if you under tip.<\/p>\n
In addition to an annual tip for good performance, a well thought out small gift and card from the children will be very much appreciated\u2014including drawings and crafts the child made for the nanny.<\/p>\n
Tips for nannies generally range from one-week\u2019s salary up to a month\u2019s salary.<\/p>\n
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