we’re supposed to purchase liquor and ski passes for our bosses
A reader writes:
Final yr, quickly after I’d began a brand new job as a mid-level supervisor at a 30-person agency, I used to be stunned to get an electronic mail earlier than the vacations requesting a donation for a shock group reward from all the workers to the three companions who head my agency. These companions are pretty individuals, however additionally they earn far extra money than the remainder of us do. I opted to not donate, however I assume most different individuals within the workplace contributed.
The group reward was introduced to the companions on the firm vacation occasion and included ski passes and costly alcohol.
This seems to be an annual custom, so I’m questioning if I’ve the political capital to push again on it this yr. I really feel bizarre going round to coworkers and asking “how do you are feeling about this?” to get individuals on my aspect, however anticipating individuals to contribute cash to purchase ski passes and liquor for his or her bosses feels actually icky to me.
You may learn my reply to this query at Slate as we speak, in addition to to those:
- I’m fearful my coworkers can be inappropriate on the vacation occasion
- How can we ensure workplace reward exchanges are honest?
- Can we transfer our vacation occasion out of December?
- Vacation events when you may have distant workers
- Ought to I count on a thank-you after I give workers presents?