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Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Buying your boss a holiday gift?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Holidays are stressful enough without trying to determine if you should buy your boss a gift or not.
Before you make the investment, find out if it is a normal practice in the office. Does your company have a gift-giving policy?
More importantly, find out if the boss feels comfortable accepting a gift. If this is not a normal practice or if they are not comfortable with it, it could be a career limiting move.
The next big question is, “how much should I spend”? I recommend as little as possible. It is not about the money, it is the thought that counts. Coffee shop gift cards, holiday candy and such can be obtained for less than $10.
Are you the only one buying a gift? If the answer is yes, people may think you are brown nosing. It may be better to pool your resources and go in as a group. That way, everyone is a winner.
Are you going to give your boss a gift this year? How much did you spend? Do you expect him or her to fork out on a gift for you in return?
