Apr
I'm a nanny and my boss is a teacher. Her birthday is this week and I would like to give her something for her birthday. I don't want to do any type of “teacher” gift and I've already considered doing a nice pic of her kids but she already has a gift certificate for professional photos of them which she’s using next month as they’re turning 1 yr then (they are twins).
So I need some ideas, should I do a gift certificate to go eat at her favorite restaurant, to a clothing store? Should I dare to just pick out an outfit, I know her sizes and taste a little since I do the laundry at work but I worry she won't like it or it won't fit right. I thought about a certificate to a salon but she just got her hair done recently and I don't know if she would like a spa thing.
So what should I get and how much is a good amount to spend? If I do a gift certificate to someplace tell me where I should get it for and how much should I spend?. My husband thinks I should just make a coupon for a free night of babysitting but I am not sure that is enough and plus they have family that come visit often on weekends and so they could always go out then.
Some extra details that may help…I've been working for them for 4 months and I get along really well with her. It seems like I've known her longer. She’s turning 32 yrs old.
I myself am a mom of 4 boys 14, 14, 11 and 9 who are in school full time.
Thanks!
Answer:
I would definitely do the gift certificate for a free night of babysitting. You are then donating your time, not your money, and it reduces the return pressure on her when your birthday comes along. And, seriously, who doesn't want a free night of babysitting? It's a nice gesture, lets her go out, and also shows that you like her children enough to spend some extra time with them for free. If it were me, I'd be thrilled with a gift like that. Maybe you could also work with the children to help them make something for her like a kitchen towel with their handprints done in fabric paint or something?
*i am so not a craft person, so i'm really not the person for details. but my daughter did that in preschool, just with fabric paint and a handtowel. it did fade a little when we washed it, but the picture is still there a year later. i might just have the children write their names and ages inside the handprints (if they're old enough).
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Kind of along the lines of des. Don't instructors carry bags? Get a canvas tote and have the children do their hand prints and names. That way she has something to show off at work. I also like the free babysitting, but also think a nice manicure would be good or a massage.Who doesn't want a massage or manicure? It says, “Hey, you work hard. Here’s some pampering for you. And, I’ll watch the children while you go indulge!”
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I would get her a small token gift - some chocolates or a bottle of wine or something. I wouldnt spend more than $20. She's your boss - not your friend. You only know her 4months. I assume youre working because you and your 4kids could use the money. And lastly, it then obliges her to do the same for you. I wouldnt do it if I were you and I wouldnt anticipate my employee to do it if I were her.