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 shocked to get an e-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 folks, however additionally they earn far extra money than the remainder of us do. I opted to not donate, however I assume most different folks within the workplace contributed.
The group reward was offered to the companions on the firm vacation social gathering 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 folks on my aspect, however anticipating folks to contribute cash to purchase ski passes and liquor for his or her bosses feels actually icky to me.
You possibly can learn my reply to this query at Slate in the present day, in addition to to those:
- I’m fearful my coworkers will probably be inappropriate on the vacation social gathering
- How can we ensure workplace reward exchanges are honest?
- Can we transfer our vacation social gathering out of December?
- Vacation events when you’ve distant workers
- Ought to I anticipate a thank-you after I give workers items?