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Posted: Dec. 12th, 2012 | Comments 0 | Make a Comment |
Photo Courtesy of Eye Candy Images | Thinkstock For those who work in the service industry, getting tips can be a pretty big deal and could make all the difference, especially during the holidays. As always, everything is really up to your discretion and personal experience, but generally, anyone working in a service-oriented field would appreciate a tip or some token of appreciation. Plus, what better way to show your gratitude than to give your full-time nanny a nice holiday bonus or a thoughtful gift? She is raising your kids, after all.
When you give holiday tips, it’s a good idea to do it in person and don’t wait until the end of December because some of the recipients may be counting on those bonuses to buy gifts with. I’d recommend getting the tips settled right after Thanksgiving. CBS News suggests that leaving a handwritten note, along with the tip, is a great way to show some love. If a note is all your giving, at least it shows the recipient that their work hasn’t gone unnoticed. |
 Cleaning Service: If you want to build rapport and show your appreciation for the person who picks up after you, give a little extra for the holidays, like one week’s pay. If the employee has been working with your family for years, you may want to include a personal gift with the bonus, says CNBC. Emily Post adds that giving a small gift is a good idea. Personal/Private Chef: Depending on how long the chef has been working for you, you should give a tip of one to two week’s pay, as well as a little personal gift of gratitude. |
 Gardener: Some people give the cost of one visit or anywhere from $20 to $50, depending on their relationship with the employee. CNBC recommends that sticking to the cost of one visit is a pretty good rule of thumb. If there’s a whole team of people who work in your yard, maybe hand out $10 to $20 to each. Emily Post feels you should give more and suggests $20 to $50 per person. Full-Time Nanny: Holiday tipping is customary in the form of one week or one month’s pay, depending on discretion and tenure, according to CBS News. Also, paid vacations are not unheard of and you may want to include a thoughtful gift with that holiday bonus. Emily Post follows up with giving your nanny a gift from the children themselves. If you have a babysitter instead, CNBC suggests tipping one week’s pay, as well as giving a small gift from the kids. |
 Dog Walker: According to CNBC, tipping your dog walker one week’s pay (or a basic gift) is pretty good. If the person walks your pooch irregularly, tip the usual dollar amount of one visit. Personal Trainer: CNBC suggests to give a holiday tip amounting to the cost of one session. If the trainer has been working with you for a while, you can bump the amount up to a full week of service. Personal Driver: If you have a full home staff, a personal driver may be living in your home, ready to take you wherever you need to go. Not many sources mention the driver but he/she is a pretty big part of your day-to-day life so I’d suggest tipping one week to one month’s pay, and maybe an additional gift to show your appreciation. |
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