For Anyone Who Has a Boss . . .Did You Get Any Gifts This Year? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Mom2TwoYorkies · 12-23-2009, 10:43 AM

This is my first year, in 9 years, that I didn't get anything at all . . .so I'm thinking either I've been a BAD secretary this year . . .

or my boss really doesn't like me . . .

I've had the same administrator now for 3 years . . he's ALWAYS given me something . . .So, not that I'm entitled to anything, but I am kind of shocked because it's always been the norm . . .He always gets me something for secretaries day, my birthday . . .and usually Christmas . . .except for this year . . .

ArmaniMan · 12-23-2009, 11:03 AM

A lot of businesses have had to scale back this year because of the economy... people just arent doing well and gifts and bonuses are falling by the wayside... I am sure he would have told you if you werent doing a good job!

diane boden · 12-23-2009, 11:03 AM

Well, we always get a turkey at x-mas from the company. We used to get a prise-draw but that stopped last year, but we still get a chance of a £1000 prize if you have 100% attendence and this year I get my £100 bonus for 10 years service, so cant complain too much.

BellaBlue82 · 12-23-2009, 01:12 PM

Lol I couldn't help but laugh when I read your post, because it made me think of how much I hate my boss. She never so much as comes around, I maybe see her once a week, if I need her to bring me something! So it just made me laugh to think of her ever going out on a limb to get me a card, or God forbid, a gift, for Christmas! But as for you, I think what others posted is probably true, the economy isn't what it used to be, and people are struggling to buy for their own families, so co-workers are S.O.L. A card would have been nice though...

tarczely · 12-23-2009, 01:32 PM

too funny but yes alot of people cut back this year we got a little something and we all got together and made cookies this year much more fun...enjoy the the holidays i got all i need, my health, my family and my yorkie hehe!

suda · 12-23-2009, 02:22 PM

And I have given my workers money and a christmas hamper each, in my way of thinking even though things are tighter this year if I didn't have my staff I wouldn't be in business, granted the cash was not as much as usual but they have still worked hard all year and put the extra effort in when needed so I appreciate it and want them to know that.
Merry Christmas every one.

:x mastree1:

Sookie · 12-23-2009, 03:57 PM

I got $500 and a Kodac Photoshare digital picture frame thingy. My DH got a week's salary.

DH's work usually has a huge office party with food and drinks and the women who work there and the wives or GFs of the men always get beautiful gold earrings, but that didn't happen last year or this year. Of course we are thrilled that we got anything at all.

J_is_my_initial · 12-23-2009, 09:03 PM

This year we didn't get cost of living raises but we did get the usual bonus ck for Christmas. It is a call center and the full time employees not only get pd for the holidays that we are off, but they get 100.00 ck. Us poor part timers (my choice) do not get paid for days and only get a 50.00 ck. NOT FAIR! We work just as hard as they do.

YorkieMom55 · 12-23-2009, 09:12 PM

DH works 20 hrs a week for a mission and a church where charitable giving has been reduced this year because of the economy. He received a $250 gift.
I work part-time for a financial planner (for the past 10 yrs) and instead of the usual christmas gift of $$$ his wife went shopping and bought the 2 of us in the office each a $19.99 3X sweater. I wear an XL and the other girl wears a L . He said that a sweater is more personal than $$$......OK, well, at least there's 2 new sweaters going to the mission clothing pantry. ;(

Mom to Hot Rod · 12-23-2009, 10:32 PM

I've only been with this company for 6 mos and did not expect any type of bonus or anything but I hear the other people who have been there for several years are not getting any type of bonuses due to the economy and business being down while they have gotten them in the past.

Bianca · 12-24-2009, 12:37 AM

It would have been nice to get a card, I agree.

But this economy is terrible and maybe your boss was embarrassed or just didn't know how to tell you.
Whatever, who cares, your still going to have a happy holiday and a great New Year !

MeganS · 12-28-2009, 01:58 PM

So I don't really have a 'boss' but I babysit a couple times a week for a local family. I just got a card from them with $20 in it. It was completley unexpected. Now I wish I had bought the kids something or Hanukkah like I was planning on doing!

alisonJ · 12-30-2009, 06:10 AM

our company usually gives bonuses and gifts. Times are tough, though, and we were given only a small gift and no bonus. we were not surprised.

I love my job and my bosses, so the real Christmas gift for me is going to work everyday to a job I love!

12-23-2009, 10:43 AM	#1
Mom2TwoYorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,306	For Anyone Who Has a Boss . . .Did You Get Any Gifts This Year? This is my first year, in 9 years, that I didn't get anything at all . . .so I'm thinking either I've been a BAD secretary this year . . . or my boss really doesn't like me . . . I've had the same administrator now for 3 years . . he's ALWAYS given me something . . .So, not that I'm entitled to anything, but I am kind of shocked because it's always been the norm . . .He always gets me something for secretaries day, my birthday . . .and usually Christmas . . .except for this year . . . __________________ Deb, Mommy to: Brody & Rhianna Belle

12-23-2009, 01:12 PM	#4
BellaBlue82 Twilight lovin' Yakker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,642	Lol I couldn't help but laugh when I read your post, because it made me think of how much I hate my boss. She never so much as comes around, I maybe see her once a week, if I need her to bring me something! So it just made me laugh to think of her ever going out on a limb to get me a card, or God forbid, a gift, for Christmas! But as for you, I think what others posted is probably true, the economy isn't what it used to be, and people are struggling to buy for their own families, so co-workers are S.O.L. A card would have been nice though... __________________ *BellaBlue ~ Mommy to Sasha!*

12-23-2009, 02:22 PM	#6
suda YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,039	I am a boss And I have given my workers money and a christmas hamper each, in my way of thinking even though things are tighter this year if I didn't have my staff I wouldn't be in business, granted the cash was not as much as usual but they have still worked hard all year and put the extra effort in when needed so I appreciate it and want them to know that. Merry Christmas every one.:x mastree1: __________________ I'm so in love with my little boy George

12-23-2009, 03:57 PM	#7
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	I got $500 and a Kodac Photoshare digital picture frame thingy. My DH got a week's salary. DH's work usually has a huge office party with food and drinks and the women who work there and the wives or GFs of the men always get beautiful gold earrings, but that didn't happen last year or this year. Of course we are thrilled that we got anything at all. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

12-23-2009, 09:03 PM	#8
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	This year we didn't get cost of living raises but we did get the usual bonus ck for Christmas. It is a call center and the full time employees not only get pd for the holidays that we are off, but they get 100.00 ck. Us poor part timers (my choice) do not get paid for days and only get a 50.00 ck. NOT FAIR! We work just as hard as they do. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

12-23-2009, 11:03 AM	#2
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	A lot of businesses have had to scale back this year because of the economy... people just arent doing well and gifts and bonuses are falling by the wayside... I am sure he would have told you if you werent doing a good job!

12-23-2009, 11:03 AM	#3
diane boden YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: england Posts: 676 Blog Entries: 23	Well, we always get a turkey at x-mas from the company. We used to get a prise-draw but that stopped last year, but we still get a chance of a £1000 prize if you have 100% attendence and this year I get my £100 bonus for 10 years service, so cant complain too much.

12-23-2009, 01:32 PM	#5
tarczely YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: dallas, ga Posts: 457 Blog Entries: 2	too funny but yes alot of people cut back this year we got a little something and we all got together and made cookies this year much more fun...enjoy the the holidays i got all i need, my health, my family and my yorkie hehe!

12-23-2009, 09:12 PM	#9
YorkieMom55 All Dogs Go To Heaven Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: By The Lake Posts: 2,727	DH works 20 hrs a week for a mission and a church where charitable giving has been reduced this year because of the economy. He received a $250 gift. I work part-time for a financial planner (for the past 10 yrs) and instead of the usual christmas gift of $$$ his wife went shopping and bought the 2 of us in the office each a $19.99 3X sweater. I wear an XL and the other girl wears a L . He said that a sweater is more personal than $$$......OK, well, at least there's 2 new sweaters going to the mission clothing pantry. ;( __________________ Jeanie I am @ the Lake Jackson, Maggie, Sunshine, Bailey, Rocky, Emmie & Jack

12-23-2009, 10:32 PM	#10
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I've only been with this company for 6 mos and did not expect any type of bonus or anything but I hear the other people who have been there for several years are not getting any type of bonuses due to the economy and business being down while they have gotten them in the past. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

12-24-2009, 12:37 AM	#11
Bianca No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York Posts: 761	It would have been nice to get a card, I agree. But this economy is terrible and maybe your boss was embarrassed or just didn't know how to tell you. Whatever, who cares, your still going to have a happy holiday and a great New Year !

12-28-2009, 01:58 PM	#12
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	So I don't really have a 'boss' but I babysit a couple times a week for a local family. I just got a card from them with $20 in it. It was completley unexpected. Now I wish I had bought the kids something or Hanukkah like I was planning on doing! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

12-30-2009, 06:10 AM	#13
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	our company usually gives bonuses and gifts. Times are tough, though, and we were given only a small gift and no bonus. we were not surprised. I love my job and my bosses, so the real Christmas gift for me is going to work everyday to a job I love! __________________ Alison--Edith Jones's mother www.edithjonesproject.com