happyhoix
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Post by happyhoix on May 18, 2016 7:18:56 GMT -5
Don't need to be coy, Roy!!
Just get yourself free...
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Post by happyhoix on May 18, 2016 7:23:34 GMT -5
As for the work parties - our department had a party planner who remembered everyone's birthday and either made a cake/cookies or organized us into going out to lunch.
Because I was the only other female, she enlisted me into sharing the cookie making duties with her. I didn't want to, but didn't want to be an ass about it, so we alternated making b'day treats for the others (all male) in our department.
Then she left, and I told everyone that I good at party planning, so we stopped having birthday celebrations. The department head organizes one group lunch or dinner around Christmas. For work anniversaries, you get to pick something from a catalog that comes embossed with the company name on it. That's enough for us.
I guess my point is, there are certain people who love planning these kinds of parties, but you aren't obligated to be one of them. If the group party planner leaves, it's ok to be celebration -free.
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Wisconsin Beth
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on May 18, 2016 8:13:08 GMT -5
Don't need to be coy, Roy!!
Just get yourself free... hop on the bus, gus. Don't need to discuss much. Drop off the keys Lee and set yourself free. I've got that on both kids' playlists. Lol.
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Post by Waffle on May 18, 2016 8:37:29 GMT -5
The only thing done at the company level where I work is retirement parties. The "party" consists of the boss of the retiree saying a few nice words after a meeting and giving him a company paid for gifts (one of the gifts is a watch - I don't remember what else) and there's some sort of refreshments - it usually lasts 10 to 15 minutes.
There used to be a lot of taking collections for various life events, but fortunately that practice seems to have stopped.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 11:18:44 GMT -5
My employer doesn't organize or pay for any of it. The employees organize and pay for baby showers, retirement celebrations and holiday meals. Employees that want to participate contribute, the ones that don't, no hard feelings. They also do things for co-workers that are out for extended periods of time because of illness or injury. Usually a card or 2 that anyone can sign and voluntary monetary contributions.you can sign the card whether you contribute money or not.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 13:42:38 GMT -5
I worked for a well-regarded, privately-held company that gave you a Rolex after 10 years. They had a standard model but you could get a better one if you paid the extra. Didn't matter if you were a senior VP or worked In the mailroom. I lasted 2 years but I already owned a Rolex. :-)
Company before that gave you your choice of a gift from a catalogue plus a charm or tie tac with the company logo and a diamond for every 5 years. I was annoyed to find that the 5-year charm was 14k gold, but 5 years later, my 10-year charm with 2 diamonds was gold-plated.
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Post by ArchietheDragon on May 18, 2016 14:18:30 GMT -5
We just had a guy where I work pass his 40 year anniversary with the company. We had a lunch catered (fried chicken, his choice) and I think we gave him a clock or something.
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Post by gooddecisions on May 18, 2016 15:43:35 GMT -5
"I am just pissed off at my department and the department chair. The department chair should be providing leadership for these type of "celebrations." Each grade level should be taking care of their own as far as babies and weddings go."
I totally disagree with you, celabrations like this should be optional and if a department head took over, it would seem mandatory. If you are friends with somebody who had a baby or got married, buy them a gift or take them out to celebrate. But, it's crazy to expect the company and department head to throw a party where gifts are expected. It's work and not everyone wants to participate in these types of activities that cost money and time.
Disclaimer, I was the recipient of 3 surprise baby showers at work this year and I thought it was very nice and generous of my co-workers, but no superiors were involved in the planning.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2016 16:44:58 GMT -5
"I am just pissed off at my department and the department chair. The department chair should be providing leadership for these type of "celebrations." Each grade level should be taking care of their own as far as babies and weddings go."I totally disagree with you, celabrations like this should be optional and if a department head took over, it would seem mandatory. If you are friends with somebody who had a baby or got married, buy them a gift or take them out to celebrate. But, it's crazy to expect the company and department head to throw a party where gifts are expected. It's work and not everyone wants to participate in these types of activities that cost money and time. Disclaimer, I was the recipient of 3 surprise baby showers at work this year and I thought it was very nice and generous of my co-workers, but no superiors were involved in the planning. I don't expect the school to do this. I actually think it is illegal if they do. But this isn't a business. And that is exactly what department chairs are for . . . to provide some sort of leadership. He doesn't supervise us. He doesn't do observations or evaluations. We elect him so that when we need to do something, there is someone to facilitate it. It's an entirely different framework. Unless, of course, you elect your boss.
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Post by violagirl on May 20, 2016 13:19:32 GMT -5
I don't understand having personal business mixed with work business. I think it is weird to have a baby shower for someone I only work with.
I can't be the only person who does not care that Sally is having a baby or getting married or is one year older or all of the above at once?
I work with people but I dont' really care what they do/are after hours. That isn't to say I don't like the people I work with, I just don't think about them when I leave the office. Having a mini celebration for everyone all the time would be annoying. That is what friends are for.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 14:16:50 GMT -5
The two big corporations I worked for would send you a certificate for every 5 year milestone and a catalogue to pick out a crappy gift. They would host retirement receptions for Director level and above that had been with the organization for many years. The company I am at now recognizes 5 year anniversarys at a large corporate party.
Bday, marriage, baby recognition have all been different by department within the companies I have worked for. One department would gather everyone around to sing happy birthday and the same guys wife would bake each person a cake. It was a large department so it got old pretty quick.
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Post by swamp on May 20, 2016 14:21:22 GMT -5
It's just me and my assistant.
I take her to lunch on her birthday.
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Post by 8 Bit WWBG on May 30, 2016 8:44:25 GMT -5
The agency has certificates and things for major service-year milestones, and I think for retirement. Parties and other gifts are funded by employees as far as I know.
The birthday thing has gone through a few iterations. It depends whether you have "that person" who will act as planner. People usually enjoy participating and will chip in, but few people will take the initiative to be the one who plans the event and collects all the money and makes the reservations and such.
Now we go out as a team during birthday months and cover the birthday people. The payers split the bill evenly.
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