Did work get you a Xmas gift?

1664kronenbourg · 22 Dec 2021 at 14:27

Me and the crew got a fifteen quid amazon gift voucher each but there's a competiton on at the moment to see which region sells the most Taylor's
port.
Is it me or can you only get it at Christmas?

Ayahuasca · 22 Dec 2021 at 14:29

Not this year which I found strange as we've had a brilliant year compared to last. I can do without the things but it would have been nice to have some form of acknowledgement for the work we've put in.

m@rty · 22 Dec 2021 at 15:08

A travel mug. Wasted on me as I don’t drink tea or coffee

dlockers · 22 Dec 2021 at 15:09

m@rty said:
A travel mug. Wasted on me as I don’t drink tea or coffee

And we're heading to another lockdown so no travel

M1k3H · 22 Dec 2021 at 15:12

Got a Christmas Card through the post yesterday....

Ahleckz · 22 Dec 2021 at 15:22

Rroff said:
Maybe not the worst employer but when I worked for Screwfix, who certainly weren't amongst the better places I've worked for how they treat staff, they did fairly decent gifts at Easter and Christmas, especially if certain targets were met in the run up. Quite a few years ago now though so no idea what they are like these days.

How are you targeted at Screwfix? I've been in there heaps recently, and never have they done anything more than give me my click and collect order. I would have thought there'd be an opportunity for upselling but they have never taken it. I'm going to be picking up two hammers tonight, you'd have thought they'd suggest an axe, some black bags and a few bottles of lye to go with them; but I doubt they'll offer me anything.

kaiowas · 22 Dec 2021 at 15:37

Ahleckz said:
How are you targeted at Screwfix? I've been in there heaps recently, and never have they done anything more than give me my click and collect order. I would have thought there'd be an opportunity for upselling but they have never taken it. I'm going to be picking up two hammers tonight, you'd have thought they'd suggest an axe, some black bags and a few bottles of lye to go with them; but I doubt they'll offer me anything.

Their targets are based on the number of reports they make to the local constabulary. Safe to say you’ll be contributing to their bonus.

Rroff · 22 Dec 2021 at 16:01

Ahleckz said:
How are you targeted at Screwfix? I've been in there heaps recently, and never have they done anything more than give me my click and collect order. I would have thought there'd be an opportunity for upselling but they have never taken it. I'm going to be picking up two hammers tonight, you'd have thought they'd suggest an axe, some black bags and a few bottles of lye to go with them; but I doubt they'll offer me anything.

I can't remember specifics now (it was back in 1998-2003) - was based on number of orders processed, etc. I did various call centre and warehouse roles while a student.

KiNgPiN83 · 22 Dec 2021 at 16:16

I've still got a job which is nice i guess.

Armageus · 22 Dec 2021 at 16:54

Bottle of Wine (Casillero del Diablo), normally have chocolates in the offices as well, but not this year for whatever reason

Em3bbs · 22 Dec 2021 at 17:04

Port and cheese pack.

Russinating · 22 Dec 2021 at 17:14

We took everyone to Budapest for 3 nights.

BongoHunter · 22 Dec 2021 at 17:17

Got a waterproof action camera this year - normally get a case of wine, but they are not offering booze this year for some reason

Kelt · 22 Dec 2021 at 17:24

One company I worked for as a programmer gave us a great Xmas party, full turkey dinner and an open bar, brilliant!

Mrs Seabiscuit · 22 Dec 2021 at 17:45

Apart from my PIP giving me a yearly £10 bonus, from my actuual workplace diddly squat!

Individual team leaders at first did give pressies but not mine for last two years.

lokiss · 22 Dec 2021 at 18:13

I spose i shouldn't bother answering this until tomorrow when we finish, but as there hasn't been a member of staff or any of the hierarchy in all week it's looking like nothing.

We worked our solids off all year to the tune of 7 day weeks during the summer for 12/14hrs or in my case up to 21 hours to shove contracts over the line. The guy that works for me will walk away happy though, being big drinker i sorted him out with £400 worth of stellar.

Guest2 · 22 Dec 2021 at 18:24

We get our xmas bonus (each year) plus also got an unexpected xmas hamper from Bettys tea room.
A big tin of shortbread (which me and my girlfriend both love) tea and coffee. Perfect gift

TheBrooder · 22 Dec 2021 at 18:26

A relatively small client sent me a Lindt calendar - first time I've received something other than a card or ***** email

£15 · 22 Dec 2021 at 18:29

Nothing. Even the Christmas Card was a digital one because of covid and to save the environment. :rolleyes:

the-evaluator · 22 Dec 2021 at 18:29

Nope and as usual I didn't get invited to the Christmas party. The joys of being a remote employee.

Still, I'm sure I'll get an email with some buzzword bingo nonsense from the CEO's EA signed off in the same of the CEO. Way to make your employees feel valued.