El Presidente Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Just putting it out there Assuming he (or she) are top people....inspirational, lead from the front, inclusive, have gone a whole year without putting a hole in a wall. OK seriously....do you buy a gift for your immediate boss? It use to be common practice but not so much today. Is it considered a suckup? is it a good strategic suckup? What is the PC status quo on the subject?.....and what is actually being done? should I have started a gift registry to help out the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineguy Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I buy gifts for my team, not for my boss. I think current thinking is no gift for the boss. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Don't we have a rule against shilling? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Hmmm so is this your way of asking for something for Christmas?? Hahaha clever. I think the boss should be the one buying the gifts. *Hint hint* Don't worry FoH team, I got you! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBird55 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I've always been self employed, but rarely received gifts from from people I employed. Always gave them bonuses, at the Christmas party. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesKPolkEsq Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Usually something of nominal value that's of use and humorous. Riding crop is always good for a laugh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Puffer Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I am the boss. And cigars aside, I recently bought myself a pair of Lucchese goatskin boots. Last Christmas, my underlings gifted me a 1.75L bottle of Grey Goose. I was thankful, it was well-received, but I'm still puzzled and wonder if they think I'm a heavy drinker (between my wife and I there's still more than 3/4 of the bottle left). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakeLA Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I've always given my boss a gift. He's hard to shop for, is very particular, and has most everything he could ever want. So it's always a fun task to find something clever and interesting instead of showy and generic. I always aim for thoughtful over expensive for the boss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, MD Puffer said: I am the boss. , I recently bought myself a pair of Lucchese goatskin boots. I am a boot lover. Pic required! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, TBird55 said: I've always been self employed, but rarely received gifts from from people I employed. Always gave them bonuses, at the Christmas party. christmas cash bonuses are illegal .....and I am not one to break the law Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corylax18 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 You’re supposed to give your boss a christmas gift? ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Puffer Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, El Presidente said: I am a boot lover. Pic required! Atop a recent 24:24 offering. No break-in required, very supple. Earlier this summer I got a pair of LL Bean 13" canvas hunting boots that finally came back in stock- Those are great warm-weather outdoor boots. No quips about my photographic skills necessary... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 Very Slick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayepatz Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, MD Puffer said: No quips about my photographic skills necessary... I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop...? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Puffer Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 1 minute ago, ayepatz said: I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop...? Ok. That was pretty good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKostyan Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 We do not buy for the Christmas, but for birthday - is always a gift, expensive good alcohol or a rare expensive book. In turn, the "Boss" makes a good cristmas corporate Banquet (before the new year), usually adds money from his personal budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc1016 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Their kids' college tuition? Their next trip to the Bahamas? The Maserati? Hard to think of anything I haven't already gotten 'em... Workers should not be expected to buy gifts for their bosses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKostyan Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Their kids' college tuition? Their next trip to the Bahamas? The Maserati? Hard to think of anything I haven't already gotten 'em... Workers should not be expected to buy gifts for their bosses.I think we are not talking about plants or factories, not about large corporations, but about a small business where people work together as a team, have fun, and do not go to work as hard labor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc1016 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, nKostyan said: I think we are not talking about plants or factories, not about large corporations, but about a small business where people work together as a team, have fun, and do not go to work as hard labor Yeah I was actually referring to the last place I worked at - a local restaurant where I worked for 6 years... without a raise... while the owner bought maseratis and traveled to faraway lands etc etc Semi-venting. sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaskStrength Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Usually an anonymous gag gift based on some inside joke. This year, my boss got stuck with an expensive tow job right outside the office due to unpaid tickets. Enter toy tow truck. Everyone gets to have a laugh and it has a personal touch to it. We're not the sort of office where any form of gift would be expected though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKostyan Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Usually an anonymous gag gift based on some inside joke. This year, my boss got stuck with an expensive tow job right outside the office due to unpaid tickets. Enter toy tow truck. Everyone gets to have a laugh and it has a personal touch to it. We're not the sort of office where any form of gift would be expected though.Are you making fun of your boss? You'll be begging for a quick death 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabes Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 7 hours ago, Corylax18 said: You’re supposed to give your boss a christmas gift? ? That’s what I’m saying! I did get my barber a gift. Great dude and excellent cuts. Gotta maintain that relationship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alloy Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 My boss said she wants a BIGGER diamond (carat wise) ring. Because her current carat marquis cut isn't Blingy enough. Sheesh...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 No gifts for any upper management; simple. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derboesekoenig Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 9 hours ago, cfc1016 said: Their kids' college tuition? Their next trip to the Bahamas? The Maserati? Hard to think of anything I haven't already gotten 'em... Workers should not be expected to buy gifts for their bosses. WOW dude, that blows. That would be a hard place to work at if I saw all that, and got paid pennies comparatively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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