Did work get you a Xmas gift?

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I was asking a few mates and they didn't get anything...not even a card.

This is obviously upsetting and I would expect even a little something to say thank you for the work I do.

I received a package today and it contained a lovely Belgian Donut Chocolates by Chocodelice (dunno but they look amazing), £100 Virgin experience vouchers and AirPod Pros. Plus a lovely card with a message.

Certainly unexpected but hugely grateful and overwhelmed at their kindness as we're only a start-up.

What about you?

(Worst 'Work love me so gave me nice things' thread ever).

 

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Nothing whatsoever, Unfortunately... We just a number on the payroll.

Only get Xmas Day and boxing day off too then its straight back to it!

I'll send you a chocolate.

 

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I am stunned by some of the replies to my thread...it's actually quite upsetting to hear so many employers don't give just a little 'thank you' to their team for Christmas.

People work for people as the old saying goes but it's true. You would want to feel valued and morale is key to happiness in your role.

 

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Nothing what-so-ever. We made literally billions in profit but staff get nothing and Christmas is just another working day for some of us like every public holiday and weekend.

No-one from management works public holidays or weekends of course.

There was an article in the press about one of the executives new working from home off-grid setup in the backwoods of America - he only spent $300k on the solar setup.

If they could get away with it they'd butcher us for our flesh to sell.

Where do you work? Oil company perhaps?

 

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I think the new start up needs to be more careful with their money!

It was our biggest Xmas ever.

 

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Well, my work is sending me something today so I can see what I get compared with my OP last year.

To be honest though, I was expecting very little as they paid me a bonus only recently.