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Help settle a debate.
DH and I were debating this the other day and I'm curious what other people would think.
He was telling me how his office is taking up a collection for his boss's Christmas gift and that they were going to get him a gift card some place. He said the total would probably be around $150-200. Now I understand wanting to thank your boss and give him a gift, but the problem I have is that he's also the owner of the company. He signs their paychecks and all they work they do goes almost directly into his pocket. I don't feel like they should give him a cash gift because of this. I think something smaller would be appropriate, like a nice card and maybe a small box of chocolates or something, but not a large gift card. If it was a large corporation and he was just a supervisor who had nothing to do with their pay and was not directly benefiting from their work, I wouldn't have a problem with the gift.
So what do you ladies think? And please explain why you picked what you did, I would love to hear a different opinion on this subject.
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Re: Help settle a debate.
It's a collection from the whole company, so it's probably about $10 per person, but still. It rubs me the wrong way.
I definitely see your point. It's kinda like the whole "don't tip the owner" rule. But, if he's a great boss, and his employees just wanna show their appreciation, then they might be really happy to contribute towards a cash gift.
I didn't vote b/c I just don't know!! One the one hand, like Allison said, if he is a wonderful boss and it's only taking a small amount per person, it makes sense. Also sometimes it's just easier to get cash/gift card than to try to come up with a gift idea.
But I also see your point. They make him all his money and he's obviously much wealthier than they are, so why should he profit more from that? I guess it all turns on whether they are doing it because they really appreciate him, or whether it's just a standard "boss" gift.
I actually picked the last one because while I think there's no need to give him a cash gift, he's still the boss so giving him a gift in general would be a good gesture.
Depending on what he likes, I would go with a gift that he can most likekly eat or drink; a gift set for a nice liquor with some glasses....a summer sausage, cheese and cracker set....a gift basket with different foods and drinks in it
This is what I would prefer happen. I don't have a problem with a gift in general, but I do have a problem with such a large gift. It just seems off to me. Why can't they buy the guy some chocolates or something?
This! I also picked the last one...it doesn't need to be so much, but a gift from all of the employees seems fair, especially if he does treat them well!
This! I also picked the last option. I think it's always a good idea to show appreciation, if it is deserved! I think they should pool their money and have a party or something - so that everyone will benefit and they can show the boss that they are appreciative. I agree that cash is a terrible idea given that he is the owner of the company
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What about collecting $$ and give it to a charity in his honor? May be he has a cause that he's interested in or there may be a local charity that could use a boost. With this terrible economy I think it's very appropriate to give to those who are less fortunate. I'm sure that the boss/owner would be touched knowing that his employees have such big hearts.
I vote for this idea if they want to spend that much!
Otherwise I think a smaller gift would be appropriate. He's making the big bucks already.
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