Holiday Blog

By Feline

November 12, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this

My Office normally does a big shing dig every year but this year we took a vote whether or not to have party or get bonus and most of everyone (excpet the young folks with no responsibility) chose money. My boss said it wont be much but something to help out with Christmas shoppping. I say every little bit helps

By CM

November 12, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this

Yep, It just happened here. The yearly party was canceled, but they did arrange a “lunch” instead. Very disappointing…However, I’ve still got a job!

By Frivolous

November 12, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

Our holiday party has been cancelled. So what? I’d rather the money go to payroll and necessities. We’re adults - we don’t need a party to feel appreciated. Having my job makes me feel appreciated. (and damn lucky!) If not having a party is all you have to gripe about - consider yourself extremely fortunate.

By Sandy

November 12, 2008 3:19 PM | Link to this

No, our party hasn’t been cancelled but should. The majority of folks that work here are blue collar workers and the party will be at a more of a white collar place; and they hate it ! I keep hearing they are not going

Too, last one of the principals appeared to be intoxicated and his speech was about how soon it would be before the plant closed down; just what you want to hear at a gala gathering !

Many of us would rather cancel the party that no one wants to attend and have the money divided among the employees, wouldn’t be big bucks but anything would be appreciated.

Too plans are being made to have a gift swap; you bring a gift and you get to choose one, it goes on forever. The day before a holiday I have family stuff I would rather do than watch someone open a pair of boxer shorts with a smiley face !!!!!!

Think I’ll avoid it by taking a day of vacation and enjoy it at home with family.

By Elle

November 12, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this

Our Christmas party will go on as scheduled and we were recently informed that we would still get a year end bonus. Typically, our Christmas parties are smaller events held during the lunch hour so I don’t believe it would be a huge strain to the budget either way, besides, many don’t participate so it’s a small gathering for the few who care about Christmas and spending time with their coworkers in a positive/festive setting.

By Sunny

November 12, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

My small company is having a Christmas Party at a nice Restaurant. We also will be getting a bonus. All I have to say is that I am SO grateful to have my job and I would be fine without the Party Or the bonus if that is what needed to be done so we could all keep our jobs. We are really lucky over here! We are 6 employees strong and a loss of even one person would be devastating to us…..we are all friends, too.

By QC

November 12, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Our Christmas Party & Thanksgiving & Christmas Luncheon will go on as planned.

By Bah!

November 12, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this

As of today, we are having a party, but have a hiring freeze and extra spending on hold. Assume the party will happen. It is after work on a Wednesday and spouses are not invited. My first 2 parties in 1999/2000 were wonderful. The way it is done now shows how times have changed. Will not attend again this year as I am here to work & not into hanging with coworkers after hours. I am happy to have a job and our work team still together. We may do a group lunch one day during the holidays. Happy Holidays!

By Mike D

November 12, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

Graves are meant to be danced on. Party on.

By Homer

November 12, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

We too have cancelled the big fest and are going with a “lunch” to roll into the afternoon. Better than nothing, since no one really cares to dress up for the big bash we normally do. Bonus would be awesome and much appreciated. Just as everyone else, glad to be employed…even though we will be sold by February! Bah humbug! :)

By Gloom

November 12, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this

No Christmas party or Christmas bonus since our founding in 1946, and guess what—we aren’t having one this year either. See, I work for a federal agency—you know, one of those overpaid, worthless, pampered hogs at the trough, if I’m to believe the conservative bloggers at the AJC.

By koala

November 12, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this

I’d much rather get a $25 or $50 giftcard than have an office party. They spend a ridiculous amount on them, and honestly… they are a pain. They’re really no fun, and you just go because you need to make an appearance.

By m

November 12, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this

We were told that our office party was being cancelled and, man, everyone was thrilled. People generally dread the enforced cheer here, so it’s one bright spot.

The boss said we could do a pot luck if we wanted to.

By m

November 12, 2008 4:35 PM | Link to this

We were told that our office party was being cancelled and, man, everyone was thrilled. People generally dread the enforced cheer here, so it’s one bright spot.

The boss said we could do a pot luck if we wanted to.

By justine

November 12, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

I guess this is what happens with progress. I started working in the late 1960s. Through the 1970s and early 1980s we had two office parties. One was for the regular folks and a few management types. We always had alcohol, fancy food and every woman bought a new “fancy party dress”. We had a good time and I cann’t remember anyone really acting crazy. We also got either a turkey or ham and later a certificate for a turkey or ham AND a money bonus. The bonus often wasn’t much but it was enough to bring a smile. I was making less than $2K a month and I lived alot better than I am able to on aa lot more now. This Christmas most of the people I know who still have a job are doing either a potluck or going out for a luncheon at Olive Garden. (People are reminded if they have discount coupons to bring them.) It is sad so many of the good things that used to happen have been wiped out by the “we plan to take every dime you have before we leave office” administration. Personally, I am marking off the days until 20 January so we can at least have a fresh face.

By RealityKing

November 12, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this

Just found out that my company will be laying off a whopping 25% of its work force instead of just 10%, all before Christmas. Evidently the more we layoff this year, the bigger the tax cut we get late next year for re-hiring some of them. Obummer…

By peachyking

November 12, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Just glad to have a job. I lost my second job today and I am bummed. We do a lunch here and everyone brings a dish and we do a white elephant thing. Its fun. Just hope we get our bonuses.

Merry Christmas everyone.

By Mr Charlie

November 12, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Well, here the office staff is so minute that “Captain” or our other boss usually pays for everyone’s meal, allowing me to retain my dollars and cents!

By Mule

November 12, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

Our office party requires that we pay the cost of the dinner. Some celebration, right?

By Clark Griswald

November 12, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this

I am truely going to miss our holiday party. We normally have it at the warehouse where there is a hole in the wall of the mens bathroom. Let’s just say it’s a glory to hole a party there..

By Richard Daluga

November 12, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this

Taco Bars and Fajita Bars are becoming very popular as and affordable option, we are getting BUSSINESS !, and are making people happy.

By Texas Pete

November 12, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

This is going to be a tough year for everyone. I passed a petition around my company asking that we not have the office party this year, so our executives could get the same bonuses they had last year.

I figure it like this - I miss one paid for meal and a few drinks, but I will get to hear about their trips to Aruba with their families all year long.

By Bianca

November 12, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

I live in ATL, but work in New York at MTV Networks and they have canceled the “big” Christmas parties at their NY, LA offices. Instead, they are giving all staff employees 2 extra paid holidays days off to spend more time with their families…

By Debbie

November 12, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this

Canceled, but at least I have a job.

By CorporateWorker

November 12, 2008 5:32 PM | Link to this

I’m glad that people above like Gloom finally realize, as he says so himself…
” See, I work for a federal agency—you know, one of those overpaid, worthless, pampered hogs at the trough,” He’s right . If it weren’t for slackers like Gloom we wouldn’t be in this mess.

By Melinda

November 12, 2008 5:36 PM | Link to this

Oh JOY, the annual Christmas luncheon…. Each year we get to laugh once again about the year we had a potluck luncheon and Management generously provided the Turkey and Ham. Well the Turkey and Ham came in the form of sliced luncheon meat. I am not kidding. People had gone to a lot of trouble to cook for this event and we got lunch meat on round trays. I still laugh at all the cussing that went on that day. The lady in charge of ordering the meat stated “Well I am Jewish and we don’t celebrate the same way you all do”. Now what does being Jewish have to do with not ordering the meat from the Honey Baked Ham Company like everyone else does??? I think this one event has made everyone here at the company laugh for years on end….

By cats are cool, but...

November 13, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

Mike D: That is such a dumb comment. Let me guess, you are a young guy who just wants to “par-tay”. No company “owes” the workers a party. I would be just happy to have a decent paying job.

By MBN

November 13, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this

Melinda: That lady being Jewish probably explains why you all got sliced lunch meat. First of all, Jews aren’t Christian so Christmas is not a holiday they really think about all that much, I’m guessing. Also, ham is not a kosher food for Jews. So, she probably just didn’t think about having a Christmas ham, which we think is a Christmas tradition. Yes, it would have been nice if you and your co-workers could’ve had a real ham and a real turkey. Maybe somebody other than a Jewish person should have been in charge of providing the food! Don’t blame her, she probably wasn’t even interested in the Christmas party in the first place.

By scrooge

December 10, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this

on donner, on blitzen - wait, we laid off everyone else… no party, no bonus, no yearly raise… still employed. YEA!

By DCS

December 12, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

No Christmas party, no Christmas luncheon, no token of appreciation as in past years (a measely $25.00 gift card). BUT our Executive Members and Sales staff had their holiday outing and are still getting their bonuses. Great for morale in the workplace, huh?

Merry Xmas…

By MOJO

December 16, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this

My office normally has a catered affair but this year with all the cutbacks they have decided to do a potluck luncheon. Needless to say, it wasn’t welcomed with open arms, people have been complaining about it ever since they mentioned the word “Potluck”. I don’t mind bringing in food, I do mind the moochers who bring nothing and some how work their way into the luncheon grabing whatever food they can. It isn’t fair, it makes me sick. This and the simple fact that I am the one who has to walk around the office and hear the complaining over and over again. There are a lot of flip-floppers at work who tell me “no, they don’t want to participate” and when their boss ask them they say “yes, i will bring something”. How hard is it to tell the truth???