Holiday Bonuses for Helpers

[nilamsmehta]

Just wanted to get an idea of what the norm is for Christmas Bonuses? Also are bonuses given for Chinese New year?

[durain]

wow... so early to budget for your helper's bonus now?

anyway, have a look at this thread...
http://www.singaporeexpats.com/forum/ftopic55733.html

as for CNY, not quite a bonus but just some extra money in a red packet. no definitive amount but upwards of S$50 should be a good start.

[nilamsmehta]

Ha, I just got back from holiday. thanks for the thread

[nilamsmehta]

Forgot to mention she has only been with me for 2 months, 1 of which we were on holiday.

[durain]

then bonus will be end of this year. technically you dont have to give any money for CNY since you are not chinese nor is the helper (unless i am wrong) but still no harm in giving a red packet for the festive season.