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I just started a new job about ten months ago and have heard through the grape vine that when we have our Holiday Party next week we are expected to bring gifts for our closest coworkers (people in our department and our boss) Is this crazy or what?
I do not believe that adults should exchange gifts at all let alone people who work together. Exactly how much should we spend, how many people do we have to give to, do we spend more on the boss than anyone else, if the boss does not like our gift will it impact me during performance appraisal time, will people try to out do each other for political favor?
Do people at your employer exchange gifts at a Holiday Party? If so, how is it done?
That happens in lots of companies. Just do as much as you feel comfortable with - it truly is more about the thought behind the gift, than the actual gift.
Funny story - I once worked with a group of people and we were all very well paid - none of us were lacking monetarily, in any way - and it sort of cracked me up that my mother's co-workers gave her really nice stuff and she worked part time, and didn't make much, and I had the high-powered job, and I got a vase shaped like a cat! It was funny!
Some cards can't hurt? If you don't care for your coworkers, at least you could cheese up to the people that write your check? Of course, cheesing to your coworkers will make you and their relations with the boss better, and everyone is happier.
I have never given my boss a Christmas gift. For the co-workers, most companies have a fixed price in place and you exchange with one person (not the group). Some firms, have you pick a gift and the next person picks one. If they like yours they take yours, and it goes on until everyone has a gift. I like watching this because some people get heated when someone takes their gift. Back to the boss, you don't have to give someone a gift if you are not comfortable. To make it easier on yourself. I suggest bringing a basket of goodies into the office and placing it out on table. Send your group an email expressing how much you value working with them and this is a little token of your appreciation. Hope this helps.
Weekend Traveler, give it a rest......and what the heck, Happy Holidays to ya!
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