Holiday gift exchanges at work or in groups (family events excluded)
#14
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There are some working poor that could probably use some help. I would definktrly want what people to bring to be optional. For some, a box of crayons is a sacrifice.
#15
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I have a small, very close group of friends that I exchange with. We are all extremely close, and the gifts are always well accepted, heartfelt and wonderful to get, and give. That being said, we also each have specific charities/causes that we support, so throughout the year we support each other by donating, or participating in those events. When I worked, however, that was a different story!!
#16
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When I worked at ISUE we used to have gift exchange. One year I drew the boss's name. I gave him a package all wrapped up in brown paper and I wrote on the tag "here are a few of your favorite things". I don't remember what I gave him but they were a few of his favorite things.
#17
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I love the idea of putting a gift under the tree for a needy child. Where I worked we had a big Christmas party for the managers. We paid for our own food. Then we paid $20-$40 for a gift for the V.P. In addition the supervisors had to pay for a gift for their director, and everyone had to buy a gift $30-$40 for the Dirty Santa. I am sure this was a stretch for people who had several children or big families.
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I once worked in a jewelry store where after working 12 hr days for the store from the day after thanksgiving till Christmas eve,(yes till 9 pm on Christmas eve) was asked to give in $45 for the owner for a gift. This was in 1986.
#20
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Wow Lynnie, that is awful. If you were putting in those hrs, it was obviously for the money. And what would $45 in 1986 equal in 2015??? Considering inflation it would equal $96.66. Too much, in my opinion!!
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