toggleswitch2
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...and lace them with Midol.
Wrong Christmas Presents For Employees???
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Now, now, Toggles
Let's not be overhasty.
I'd suggest a simple addition of almond flavoring - HCN, comes to mind.
Let's not be overhasty.
I'd suggest a simple addition of almond flavoring - HCN, comes to mind.
Sin Verguenza
OH for someone to be called a "sin verguenza" (shameless one) by my jr. college Spanish teacher was a most serious judgement rendered more so by the way he lowered his voice to a growl. I can hear him even now! It was a term reserved for despotic leaders, criminals (often one in the same) and other evil doers. What a time trip; I have not thought of the term in decades.
Thank you Mr. Switch
OH for someone to be called a "sin verguenza" (shameless one) by my jr. college Spanish teacher was a most serious judgement rendered more so by the way he lowered his voice to a growl. I can hear him even now! It was a term reserved for despotic leaders, criminals (often one in the same) and other evil doers. What a time trip; I have not thought of the term in decades.
Thank you Mr. Switch
iheartmaytag
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It wasn't the wrong present,
Just the wrong employee.
I once refused a gift from a superior. Though this should in no way be used as a parallel to your situation,as I am sure you are wonderful to work for; it is only meant to be an example of what could be going throgh an employee's mind. When I refused my superior's gift she had been unusually rotten to us that day to begin with. Then demanded that we take time away from our home life the day before Christmas because she decided to have a meal catered in that evening. She could have given us more notice, she could have scheduled a little earlier in the season, or she could have scheduled as a lunch on the clock was my opinion. I felt she treated us like cheaply bought slaves the rest of the year there was no reason to make a grand jester for the season and I declined her invitation.
She gave the shocked and humiliated act to everyone to let them know what a terrible ingrate I was. Didn't matter within three months half the staff had quit and the board got tired of her drama and fired her.
Again, this is in no way to infer this is your situation, but your employee may have felt entitled and didn't realize that you were purchasing these out of your own funds. In any case I am sorry you were treated so badly. Psst--I wouldn't mind spendig $50 at JC.
Just the wrong employee.
I once refused a gift from a superior. Though this should in no way be used as a parallel to your situation,as I am sure you are wonderful to work for; it is only meant to be an example of what could be going throgh an employee's mind. When I refused my superior's gift she had been unusually rotten to us that day to begin with. Then demanded that we take time away from our home life the day before Christmas because she decided to have a meal catered in that evening. She could have given us more notice, she could have scheduled a little earlier in the season, or she could have scheduled as a lunch on the clock was my opinion. I felt she treated us like cheaply bought slaves the rest of the year there was no reason to make a grand jester for the season and I declined her invitation.
She gave the shocked and humiliated act to everyone to let them know what a terrible ingrate I was. Didn't matter within three months half the staff had quit and the board got tired of her drama and fired her.
Again, this is in no way to infer this is your situation, but your employee may have felt entitled and didn't realize that you were purchasing these out of your own funds. In any case I am sorry you were treated so badly. Psst--I wouldn't mind spendig $50 at JC.
iheartmaytag
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Another Christmas story
One of my favorites from an employer. I was working in the Collection/Finance office of a Catholic hospital. I also worked for the credit Union of said hospital as well.
Every year the head sister would hand deliver the employee gifts which was a $10 gift certificate towards the purchase of a ButterBall Turkey. The amount was not in question as we all understood that there were 4,500 employees so even $10 was a big undertaking. No the funny part was Sister would hand it to us saying "This is a gift from the sisters of St. ______, for your holiday meal." "But if you would like to donate it to a needy family I would be happy to deliver it for you."
Well what are you supposed to say? "No sister I want it." Most of us gave it back to sister to deliver.
It's the thought anyway, and sister had the very most of good intentions. We always appreciated the way she "guided" us into helping others.
One of my favorites from an employer. I was working in the Collection/Finance office of a Catholic hospital. I also worked for the credit Union of said hospital as well.
Every year the head sister would hand deliver the employee gifts which was a $10 gift certificate towards the purchase of a ButterBall Turkey. The amount was not in question as we all understood that there were 4,500 employees so even $10 was a big undertaking. No the funny part was Sister would hand it to us saying "This is a gift from the sisters of St. ______, for your holiday meal." "But if you would like to donate it to a needy family I would be happy to deliver it for you."
Well what are you supposed to say? "No sister I want it." Most of us gave it back to sister to deliver.
It's the thought anyway, and sister had the very most of good intentions. We always appreciated the way she "guided" us into helping others.
washendry
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Christmas giving
We (my twin brother and I) gave the 8 female employees dinner and drinks at a local restaurant with spouses or boyfriends, (private party), gave each $50.00 cash, and paid them 5 hrs each for Christmas Day, its the only day we close, I hope they appreciate the kindness, paychecks come out on wednesday this week due to holiday, I'm sorry for your employee's actions,
Kim
We (my twin brother and I) gave the 8 female employees dinner and drinks at a local restaurant with spouses or boyfriends, (private party), gave each $50.00 cash, and paid them 5 hrs each for Christmas Day, its the only day we close, I hope they appreciate the kindness, paychecks come out on wednesday this week due to holiday, I'm sorry for your employee's actions,
Kim
Yes For sure Iheartmaytag
When I was at St Joseph the sisters there "guided" us into helping others many many time.. but they were really so good to all of us and ran such a FINE hospital no one really cared. All the Depts heads were paid less than most other hospitals but they gave us so much more. Food was out of this world. nice nice living quarters and transportation just about anywere we wanted to go. I never had to ask twice for something that was needed and almost everything I made a request for was approved.
When I was at St Joseph the sisters there "guided" us into helping others many many time.. but they were really so good to all of us and ran such a FINE hospital no one really cared. All the Depts heads were paid less than most other hospitals but they gave us so much more. Food was out of this world. nice nice living quarters and transportation just about anywere we wanted to go. I never had to ask twice for something that was needed and almost everything I made a request for was approved.
kqkenmore
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Hell they need to be greatful that they do not work on christmas Day I know that I have had to in the past.There is not a thing wrong with Penny's.Your heart was in the right place just soory that you have to deal with some assholes.
autowasherfreak
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Maybe I would move to TX and work for you Lee, I love washers and doing laundry. I would be most happy to receive a gift card for $50.00 no matter where it came from.
My cousin is marrying a friend of mine from high school who lives in TX, I don't know where the wedding is being held, but if it's in TX I've been told that I will receive round trip air tickets to come to the wedding.
My cousin is marrying a friend of mine from high school who lives in TX, I don't know where the wedding is being held, but if it's in TX I've been told that I will receive round trip air tickets to come to the wedding.
sdlee
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I LIKE STRONG ENOUGH 78S REPLY THO iD GO ONE STAP FARTHER AND HAND THE UNGRATEFULS OPINK SLIPS BESIDES..LOL
Oness on Recieving
Lee, you are such a warm and loving gentlemen. I was touched you would take the time and so much money to make a gesture of respect and gratitude for your employees. God has blessed a million times over for giving selflessly in this instance and at many others in your life. The transfer of responsibility is to your employees. They will be held accountable for their behavior and you are really out of the loop of cause and effect. To denigrate the puririty of your gift and who you are by being petty in return would be a mistake. I would suggest you follow your heart, give to whom you wish and thank God for creating such a masterpiece when he created you.
Lee, you are such a warm and loving gentlemen. I was touched you would take the time and so much money to make a gesture of respect and gratitude for your employees. God has blessed a million times over for giving selflessly in this instance and at many others in your life. The transfer of responsibility is to your employees. They will be held accountable for their behavior and you are really out of the loop of cause and effect. To denigrate the puririty of your gift and who you are by being petty in return would be a mistake. I would suggest you follow your heart, give to whom you wish and thank God for creating such a masterpiece when he created you.
andrewinorlando
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I think most of you have this wrong. You don't give one a gift with the expectation of anything in return. Yes, it's nice to be appreciative and grateful, and to express that to the gift giver. You give a gift because you want to...because you appreciate the person, the job they did, or just because you're a nice guy. Sure, it's not required. But if you feel slighted and not appreciated, you should think twice about doing it again.
You did what you did just because you're a nice guy and tried to show the true Christmas spirit of kindness and generosity. And in your mind, that was the right thing to do for the staff. That's all that matters. It made you feel good to do it. You certainly shouldn't have to go into debt, but again, it's an act of kindness and shows what a truly kind and decent man you are. There is no accounting for people's manners, and folks of other cultures may certainly have a different perspective, and that's fine. It is what it is and there is no need to question yourself or what you did. You did a nice thing.
I give my entire team gift cards...all 23 of them. Small ones of $25. And a nice card, all personally written. If they're not appreciative, I'll certainly never know about it, because they know better (I'm very big on manners and mutual respect for team members). But I don't really care if they are or they're not, I do it because I want to show my appreciation to them for the fact that they work hard, and do a good job. Most of them are engineers making well over $1250/week, so the gift card is just a token of appreciation. It certainly is not going to make a dent in their Christmas spending. It's certainly not required, and the company does not set policy for or against, only on the actual amount of gift an employee is permitted to receive. I do it because I want to do it, because I appreciate what they do for our team. They don't have to like it, they don't have to even say a word about it. Some do, some don't, some just forget. It is what it is. And I'll do it again next year because I want to.
You did what you did just because you're a nice guy and tried to show the true Christmas spirit of kindness and generosity. And in your mind, that was the right thing to do for the staff. That's all that matters. It made you feel good to do it. You certainly shouldn't have to go into debt, but again, it's an act of kindness and shows what a truly kind and decent man you are. There is no accounting for people's manners, and folks of other cultures may certainly have a different perspective, and that's fine. It is what it is and there is no need to question yourself or what you did. You did a nice thing.
I give my entire team gift cards...all 23 of them. Small ones of $25. And a nice card, all personally written. If they're not appreciative, I'll certainly never know about it, because they know better (I'm very big on manners and mutual respect for team members). But I don't really care if they are or they're not, I do it because I want to show my appreciation to them for the fact that they work hard, and do a good job. Most of them are engineers making well over $1250/week, so the gift card is just a token of appreciation. It certainly is not going to make a dent in their Christmas spending. It's certainly not required, and the company does not set policy for or against, only on the actual amount of gift an employee is permitted to receive. I do it because I want to do it, because I appreciate what they do for our team. They don't have to like it, they don't have to even say a word about it. Some do, some don't, some just forget. It is what it is. And I'll do it again next year because I want to.
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