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Each year, we request people pool money in to buy a Christmas gift for the bosses (Husband and wife).. This past Christmas it was a framed, blown up photo that she had wanted taken at our last dealer conference, of all the dealers on the back of a riverboat..
Came out to about $8 per employee. I kicked in $20 and told them to let me know of any shortfall from people who wouldn't participate.
It was presented at the office Christmas party. Which took place shortly after they handed out the Christmas bonuses.
Kicking in .4% or so of the Christmas bonus they paid out in order to buy them a token of appreciation at Chirstmastime does not seem at all excessive to me.
Not very much info to go on. Everyone keeps bringing up Christmas but this is a 20 years in business gift. What was the gift? If it was a vacation to Hawaii that would be weird, but a commemorative plaque or similar seems a nice gesture, as someone mentioned.
Not very much info to go on. Everyone keeps bringing up Christmas but this is a 20 years in business gift. What was the gift? If it was a vacation to Hawaii that would be weird, but a commemorative plaque or similar seems a nice gesture, as someone mentioned.
Small company is mentioned.. So.. Let's just say 20 people. We're talking $1000. That's one hell of a plaque. And in situations like this.. For some reason I immediately start to distrust the person collecting the money.
If there's 4 employees.. $200.. That's more in line, but to split that between 4 employees is pretty taxing.
Then again, if the bosses pay you well and treat you well.. It makes it alot easier than if they're total jackasses.
Every situation is different, but I do think $50 is too much.. But I also disagree with the people saying you never do anything.
no, it's pretty standard. yes, he's the richest guy but he also provides a place for you to earn a living.
Not in good companies. The workers provide a service. Their pay isn't given to them without working for it. No reason to give it away to the boss. It's just wrong.
I would not have given the money. I have never heard of that before. Buying the owner a present of that value.
If you want to plan something as an employee group then take the guy out to dinner or lunch or something. Maybe get him a card.
A card should be all that needs to be done. Anything more than that is silly. The boss doesn't need a gift.
If the boss had any decency, he/she would reimburse the employees for the gift and request they not do that in the future. Otherwise, it is like the crew kicking up their 2% and paying for meals as a tribute for Tony Sopranos who lives in a mansion while they live in a one bedroom crummy apartment.
No. Do not give them a dime. Being asked to contribute an amount of your choosing would have been more acceptable. I hate these company cheerleaders who think that just because they can afford it or be dumb enough to be terrible with personal finance, that others can too.
No. Do not give them a dime. Being asked to contribute an amount of your choosing would have been more acceptable. I hate these company cheerleaders who think that just because they can afford it or be dumb enough to be terrible with personal finance, that others can too.
The company cheerleaders also use it as another opportunity to chalk up brownie points. These people are often marginal performers, flitting around smiling and kissing the boss's butt.
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