Red Envelope On Helper's Birthday?

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    Question Red Envelope On Helper's Birthday?

    our helper has been with us for 2 months and her birthday is coming up. Is it usual to give a gift on this occasion? If so, how much? I have heard that a half monthly salary is usual. True?

    Thanks for any hints. OWT


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    We usually give $500 for our helpers birthday.

    Then there is chinese new year, christmas and a few other days when she's worked harder than usual like our son's birthday party where we give her some additional money as a thank you gift.


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    Red Envelope? Is your helper Chinese?


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    Chigger : err .. does not matter. It is common to give cash gifts in a red envelope.