Tiggy, I totally agree that that shit is insane. But I can also understand how it's easier to go along with something, even something fucked up and weird like being forced into donating. Do you think your boss is aware that the office manager makes it de facto mandatory?
Take me, sir. Take me hard.
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Kat - Dec 04, 2007 6:08:40 am PST #5312 of 10001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Sparky1 - Dec 04, 2007 6:08:47 am PST #5313 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
I know where Geneva is! (I lived in Buffalo for 8 years.)
And you shouldn't rent a car for something you don't really want to attend.
Emily - Dec 04, 2007 6:10:06 am PST #5314 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
The only time I've ever gotten a gift of any kind from a boss was when I left BU after 6 years. They gave me a real hefty gift card which... I have probably lost. CRAP! Did I use it or lose it?
Jesse - Dec 04, 2007 6:10:09 am PST #5315 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I know I don't REALLY want to go, but I feel like a jackhole and am considering renting a car. Or asking the designer if I can leave a 4 pm, although that makes me feel like an ass.
Dude, totally don't go. Eff that noise!
Sophia Brooks - Dec 04, 2007 6:11:24 am PST #5316 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
The new other attorney I work for is a partner and notorious for cheap-ass gifts (when she remembers them at all). Like a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card.
I think that cheap-ass is different in upstate, because I usually receive $10 gift cards. $25 come from friends!
Emily - Dec 04, 2007 6:12:42 am PST #5317 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
In other news, DIE, STUPID SOFTWARE, DIE!!!
Well, I suppose if you work for lawyers the scale is legitimately different.
On the other hand, I worked for doctors, so...
Kat - Dec 04, 2007 6:13:21 am PST #5318 of 10001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
For all you Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus fans, Mo Willems puts fanmail up on his blog. It cracks me up.
I love gift cards, but I think i'm going to write a Dear Santa letter this year.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 04, 2007 6:13:30 am PST #5319 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
No gifts here, but that's fine by me. We get a nice Christmas party though. This year it's at the Museum of Science!
shrift - Dec 04, 2007 6:16:08 am PST #5320 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Don't go, Sophia! Unless your work party is made of awesome fun times the likes of which you'll never see again until next year, it's not worth the expense and time away from your other obligations.
tiggy - Dec 04, 2007 6:16:12 am PST #5321 of 10001
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
Sophia a christmas party 50 miles away is ridiculous. who comes up with these things? i would not feel guilty in the least for not going. maybe if they have a poor turnout they'll actually think about how far they're making everyone travel.
Try, "oh, I only budgeted twenty.
I am extremely tempted to AT LEAST broach the topic of why it doubled in one year. it's made even more ridiculous because last year we had to figure out what to do with the extra money after buying the "big presents" for each boss. we ended up getting them beach towels with our logo and crap on them.
This is obviously going to be an "Oh, HELL NO" kind of day
seems like.
Do you think your boss is aware that the office manager makes it de facto mandatory?
my boss isn't aware of anything that causes conflict because he doesn't want to be.