Holiday Celebrations in the office

[Senusret I]

^^^ To be honest, I hate gifts ofter than gift cards. A person would have to REALLLLLLY know me to get me a gift I'd appreciate, such as the old school Alpha cardigan from simplygreek that I've been dropping hints on for two years.

All I want from coworkers -- from anybody, really -- is gift cards to Borders Books & music.

That way, you also aren't getting them something that junks up their house.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

^^^ To be honest, I hate gifts ofter than gift cards. A person would have to REALLLLLLY know me to get me a gift I'd appreciate, such as the old school Alpha cardigan from simplygreek that I've been dropping hints on for two years.

All I want from coworkers -- from anybody, really -- is gift cards to Borders Books & music.

That way, you also aren't getting them something that junks up their house.

I'm beginning to hate gift exchanges with the passion of a trillion fiery suns. We do a family gift exchange that I think is the scourge of Satan. My work exchange I actually prefer, because the people really think about me and what I want. Meanwhile, our family exchange is just me getting gifts for people who don't even acknowledge them (I don't necessarily need a thank-you note, just some confirmation that the package I sent your stupid ass got to you), and me getting gifts that I'd rather just throw away or leave at my parents' house.

Since I live in the Northeast and most of my family lives in the sunbelt, I end up getting a lot of inappropriate winter gear. Hey, that 12" long scarf really won't work. Neither will the cotton summerweight gloves. Thanks a million!

What do I want? A lot of things--people could just ask me.

[Phrozen1ne]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

All I want from coworkers -- from anybody, really -- is gift cards to Borders Books & music.

My boss gets all the employees Borders gift cards. Best gift ever. I stay in Borders.

[IlovemyAKA]

haha--it's unanimous! I'll go with a gift card. Now, I just need to figure out which store to choose..

ETA: thanks for the insight!

[jojapeach]

We're getting A Chick-fil-a biscuit, A fruit cup, and something else. That's our Christmas celebration and gift. Far cry from last year's breakfast smorgasboard followed by a great movie and popcorn and soda (yes, immediately after breakfast). Honestly, I'd rather get a Barnes & Noble gift card or $5 on my check.

Bah Humbug!

[DaemonSeid]

Whew...we survived our Secret Santa exchange...too bad some people can't follow directions and leave gifts ANONYMOUS, thus "Secret" Santa!

[Still BLUTANG]

i wish i was at my old job. they straight up PARTIED on a regular basis (under the guise of entertaining clients or strengthening partnerships)... then they went all out for the holiday parties.

one year the official party was weekday brunch cruise on the spirit of washington, then my unit had an afterparty next door to a club called H2O (at 2 in the afternoon!), then we all went back to the office to work for a few hours and went out AGAIN for dinner and drinks. i think the only money i spent that day was for the metro ride.

fast forward 3 years... today, my holiday party was a dessert bar complete with punch, sheet cake, and a fruit platter @ $6 per person.