sonj186 Report post Posted November 22, 2009 Hi all, i have worked for my present employers for almost 5 years they have 3 children age 13,11 and ther latest addition which is 6 months. When i started my job i was employed as the house keeper, since the birth of the baby we have employed a full time cleaner and my main duties are to look after the baby, the problem i have is as christmas is on the way i dont know whether i should buy the baby a wee pressie! i have never bought presents for the other children but as i spend most of my time with the wee one i feel i should get her a present BUT can i just buy for her????? or should i get for the other children too? bearing in mind i have never bought them gifts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paula Report post Posted November 22, 2009 if youve never bought gifts for the kids i wouldnt bother.............but then im a tight wad............... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justine1 Report post Posted November 22, 2009 Why not buy something for the whole family,that is if you have not already brought for the adults.It can be expensive buying individual presents.Even something simple like a tin of chocs or biscuits will be appreciated by all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris54 Report post Posted November 22, 2009 In my experienced, employees don't normally give gifts to they employer. However I probably would be tempted to get a gift for the baby. It could only ever be a token gift as I assume this is a better off family. If you have never given gift to the others I would continua along the same road. When I was a childminder I would give a small gift to the children at christmas and birthdays costing no more than a £1 or £2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noogsy Report post Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) hi i would buy for all three kids, it would be a small thing like a chocolate santa, or selection box nothing expensive love noogsy Edited November 22, 2009 by noogsy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie1 Report post Posted November 22, 2009 If your main job is now carring for this baby, then my answer would be yes get a small gift for all the children. Your job has changed and you are now looking after a baby, but i could not leave the others out. I would only get a small gift but i feel i would have to get something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonj186 Report post Posted November 22, 2009 thanks for your replies, i think i will have to get all 3 kids a wee pressie but i think it might make the 2 older childen slightly uncomfortable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted November 22, 2009 I agree, a small present for the baby if that's what you'd really like to do, and maybe some Christmas chocs for the others - perhaps something to share? Or a box of chocs/ Christmas biscuits for the whole family to share? K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
