Well it’s that time of year, everyone is out and about spreading Holiday Cheer for all to hear, cooking baked goods, Fa La La La La’ing, shopping till their dropping, sitting on Santa’s lap, snow blowing or ice sickle eating (not here in Houston…that’s for sure).
Speaking of shopping till your dropping….office gifts…….don’t forget about leaving room in the budget for those!
Must you feel so obligated to get something whether it is Candy or an elaborate gift basket for your co-workers?
Never feel obligated, but if the thought of wanting too crosses your mind then you better do it or you will feel guilty when you don’t and then see that someone else does.
Do you feel like if one person does something you have to as well?
I do occasionally feel guilty when someone in the office gets something for everyone and I have nothing to give in return, always think ahead. If it’s a hard time for you, then a simple card with a personal message is always thoughtful!
Can you be selective or just get something for the co-workers you associate with?
I believe you can just get something small for those who are your close coworkers, especially if you work in a larger office. If you work in a smaller office and are going to make the effort to do something for Christmas, I believe it is a must to do something for all or do nothing at all. For example, in my office I have five co-workers that are constantly in the office with me (I have plenty more who work FOH and BOH) and I will get something for each person. I believe it is more the thought and effort rather than the cost.
Am I going to crochet them a scarf? Absolutely not, I don’t have enough time nor do I know how to crochet. There are several simple things you can do for coworkers that are in expensive and don’t take much time. For example, fill a mason jar with pancake batter, cookie batter, soup mix, Hot chocolate, homemade salsa, Candy, or even make a snow globe. All recipes and instructions can be attached on the front and signed on the bottom. These types of gifts are inexpensive, easy to buy in bulk, and easy to assemble. Other ideas include decorated memo notes with a small pen (Hobby Lobby, Marshalls Homegoods or Wal-Mart), Nail Polish for the Ladies, Set Golf Teas for the Guys, paperweights to match the personality are easy to find at Homegood stores including World Market/Cost Plus. If you want to do something personal related to you, pick out your favorite seasoning put a twine bow with a tag around it and put on each person’s desk. Candy is sometimes a good idea, but please avoid the items that don’t even look appealing to you. If you need something extra special for the boss, I am an expert on gift baskets, I LOVE THEM! If you know what that person is into make it a theme basket. I am big into Wine and Food and trip to World Market where there sell items individually works great so I can personalize it.
Merry Christmas!
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