Office party ventings
At my last company, the new company president, who was introduced for the first time at that very party, started his remarks by saying, "Merry Christmas. As you all know, job security is a thing of the past..." Thankfully it was the new president that was one of the first to go in the new year. Jingle Bells, indeed.
I worked for a company that gave out a ham and a handshake every year. The year they were going to close the business down they wouldn't shake our hands.
My boss rocked ... he'd have a formal christmas party at a country club, then would play lets make a deal with envelopes filled with secret amount of cash, then he would try to buy your envelope back ... I won $2,500 on top of a generous bonus ...
Several years ago, I attended an office party for 25 employees and spouses hosted by the supervisor at his home. Members of the group were "encouraged" to assist. The gentleman in charge of refreshments was a 70 year old former Baptist minister. His contribution: 4 full sheet cakes (enough for about 200 people), and a six pack of Old Milwaukee.
The best office Christmas parties I've ever had were the ones that took place while I was on vacation.
The very BEST Christmas office party was about 15 years ago. Everyone was drunk. Sloshed. Blasted. Including the four top executives (including president), who decided it would be "fun" to moon all their employees and spouses. Best part: They were standing in front of a mirrored wall!
The next year, I joined another company. No one drank. They handed out candles and everyone sang religious Christmas songs, and at 8 p.m., the president got on stage and said, "good night." And everyone got up and left.
xAt another company -- no party -- but they did give me a Christmas present. One Little Debbie treat!
Christmas party, 500 people invited, 20 show, can't wait to not go again this year!
How about a company Christmas party that you have to pay to attend??
How come what happens at the office party doesn't stay at the office party?
We have a during-hours potluck in the conference room where the boss brings a turkey & a ham & the rest of us bring sides, drinks & desserts. Hey, I have no problem with that. It's fun, interactive, we trade recipes & besides, I'm blessed to work for a company where we're treated like royalty & everyone gets along.
I've worked for the same guy for almost three years and not once have I even heard him say, "Merry Christmas". Our clients get gifts, though...a festive photo of the unhappy office staff standing in front of a fake tree.
Frankly, if the company would save all the money they put into the office party and give me my portion of what they would have spent in cash, I'd be happy. Give me cash every time. I can drink at home.
Wooo Wooo!!! No party for 2 years and this year... get ready...company springs for turkey and employees bring the rest for a lunchroom feast. I'm feeling really special.
Nothing says "good job" more than going all out and giving your employees an office party in the conference room!
Why do the nastiest employees always want to cook?
Well...the last thing I remember is trying to give my boss a hickey...and then I woke up on the floor next to the copier.
We don't even have a Christmas party at Christmas time. We have it in January.
We have potlucks by department. I do not participate. Some of these folks are so nasty I don't trust anything that might come out of their kitchens. Yuck!
At my last company, the new company president, who was introduced for the first time at that very party, started his remarks by saying, "Merry Christmas. As you all know, job security is a thing of the past..." Thankfully it was the new president that was one of the first to go in the new year. Jingle Bells, indeed.
I worked for a company that gave out a ham and a handshake every year. The year they were going to close the business down they wouldn't shake our hands.
My boss rocked ... he'd have a formal christmas party at a country club, then would play lets make a deal with envelopes filled with secret amount of cash, then he would try to buy your envelope back ... I won $2,500 on top of a generous bonus ...
Several years ago, I attended an office party for 25 employees and spouses hosted by the supervisor at his home. Members of the group were "encouraged" to assist. The gentleman in charge of refreshments was a 70 year old former Baptist minister. His contribution: 4 full sheet cakes (enough for about 200 people), and a six pack of Old Milwaukee.
The best office Christmas parties I've ever had were the ones that took place while I was on vacation.
The very BEST Christmas office party was about 15 years ago. Everyone was drunk. Sloshed. Blasted. Including the four top executives (including president), who decided it would be "fun" to moon all their employees and spouses. Best part: They were standing in front of a mirrored wall!
The next year, I joined another company. No one drank. They handed out candles and everyone sang religious Christmas songs, and at 8 p.m., the president got on stage and said, "good night." And everyone got up and left.
xAt another company -- no party -- but they did give me a Christmas present. One Little Debbie treat!
Christmas party, 500 people invited, 20 show, can't wait to not go again this year!
How about a company Christmas party that you have to pay to attend??
How come what happens at the office party doesn't stay at the office party?
We have a during-hours potluck in the conference room where the boss brings a turkey & a ham & the rest of us bring sides, drinks & desserts. Hey, I have no problem with that. It's fun, interactive, we trade recipes & besides, I'm blessed to work for a company where we're treated like royalty & everyone gets along.
I've worked for the same guy for almost three years and not once have I even heard him say, "Merry Christmas". Our clients get gifts, though...a festive photo of the unhappy office staff standing in front of a fake tree.
Frankly, if the company would save all the money they put into the office party and give me my portion of what they would have spent in cash, I'd be happy. Give me cash every time. I can drink at home.
Wooo Wooo!!! No party for 2 years and this year... get ready...company springs for turkey and employees bring the rest for a lunchroom feast. I'm feeling really special.
Nothing says "good job" more than going all out and giving your employees an office party in the conference room!
Why do the nastiest employees always want to cook?
Well...the last thing I remember is trying to give my boss a hickey...and then I woke up on the floor next to the copier.
We don't even have a Christmas party at Christmas time. We have it in January.
We have potlucks by department. I do not participate. Some of these folks are so nasty I don't trust anything that might come out of their kitchens. Yuck!
