Quote Originally Posted by daycarewhisperer View Post
I don't really understand what you mean that abiding by policies shows appreciation. I can't imagine mysister believing that her company abiding by their agreement with her would make her think they appreciate her. I think the cash bonus she gets every year shows their appreciation way more than them doing what they agreed upon in her employment contract.

What do you mean by that?

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Like I said before, I don't have any idea why your sister gets a bonus or why she doesn't. I know nothing about those types of businesses except that bonuses to CEO's has had a significant impact on our economy. In a way I believe year end bonuses to employees is much the same as rewarding a child for something they are expected to do in the first place. I mean why does the company have to show your sister any appreciation for her work? She has a job and she is paid for it. A while back someone posted on this forum that being paid was just a perk. So I am really confused by some of the comments now made in regards to Christmas gifts.

Are cash gifts an expectation? a perk? I don't understand at all.

I personally feel that parents who follow my rules/policies are showing their appreciation to me. They are loyal customers who stay with me for ALL their children. Refer their friends and family to me and never give me the kind of stress or trouble that some of the forum boards are over flowing with from providers. How much more appreciation should I expect?