Constant requests for contributions for office members.
Discussion
Guys, what's the general consensus on contributing to collections in the office?
It seems constant in my place! The most recent one being for one of our global executives, who has resigned. Now, given he has resigned leads me to the fact it's his own doing, so why buy him a present, he's deserting us! Also, he's on well into 6 figures, so does he really need some shi**y little gift that someone is going to pick up for him in Debenhams?
If it was for a retirement, new baby, long term absentee with a serious illness, or someone being paid off I would not hesitate to stick a tenner in, but for a chief exec on serious cash, who has resigned? Is it just me!? Lol
It seems constant in my place! The most recent one being for one of our global executives, who has resigned. Now, given he has resigned leads me to the fact it's his own doing, so why buy him a present, he's deserting us! Also, he's on well into 6 figures, so does he really need some shi**y little gift that someone is going to pick up for him in Debenhams?
If it was for a retirement, new baby, long term absentee with a serious illness, or someone being paid off I would not hesitate to stick a tenner in, but for a chief exec on serious cash, who has resigned? Is it just me!? Lol
Does my sweede in.
I’ll be honest I thought I had seen it all when it comes to staff begging having worked at CRUK but in my current office, they print a list of employees, stick it to the front of the collection envelope and expect you to tick your name off once you have “signed” and “paid”.
Now I ignore them.
I’ll be honest I thought I had seen it all when it comes to staff begging having worked at CRUK but in my current office, they print a list of employees, stick it to the front of the collection envelope and expect you to tick your name off once you have “signed” and “paid”.
Now I ignore them.
Sound like I am not alone in my thoughts! That's reassuring!
The exec in question's understudy, sent a group email this morning reminding us 'kindly' that as it is pay day, to remember to contribute! The cheeky ba****d!
I replied asking if he was insinuating that folk don't have money any other time of the month!
The exec in question's understudy, sent a group email this morning reminding us 'kindly' that as it is pay day, to remember to contribute! The cheeky ba****d!
I replied asking if he was insinuating that folk don't have money any other time of the month!
Another thing that annoys me is weddings; a few years ago a member of staff got married so a whip round was organised and a card went round, I got f
k all from them when I got married, not even a card!
40th birthday our admin lady; who is a witch, was taken out by the MD and sales director for lunch, for my 40th I didn't even get a happy birthday!
k all from them when I got married, not even a card!40th birthday our admin lady; who is a witch, was taken out by the MD and sales director for lunch, for my 40th I didn't even get a happy birthday!
HTP99 said:
Another thing that annoys me is weddings; a few years ago a member of staff got married so a whip round was organised and a card went round, I got fk all from them when I got married, not even a card!
40th birthday our admin lady; who is a witch, was taken out by the MD and sales director for lunch, for my 40th I didn't even get a happy birthday!
Take the hint..... they just don't like you. k all from them when I got married, not even a card!40th birthday our admin lady; who is a witch, was taken out by the MD and sales director for lunch, for my 40th I didn't even get a happy birthday!
rash_decision said:
Sound like I am not alone in my thoughts! That's reassuring!
The exec in question's understudy, sent a group email this morning reminding us 'kindly' that as it is pay day, to remember to contribute! The cheeky ba****d!
I replied asking if he was insinuating that folk don't have money any other time of the month!
ha!The exec in question's understudy, sent a group email this morning reminding us 'kindly' that as it is pay day, to remember to contribute! The cheeky ba****d!
I replied asking if he was insinuating that folk don't have money any other time of the month!
Most PH peeve ever
Are you saying I can't budget, sir?!?!
rash_decision said:
Sound like I am not alone in my thoughts! That's reassuring!
The exec in question's understudy, sent a group email this morning reminding us 'kindly' that as it is pay day, to remember to contribute! The cheeky ba****d!
I replied asking if he was insinuating that folk don't have money any other time of the month!
Is there a suggested/expected amount, what amount is normally given?The exec in question's understudy, sent a group email this morning reminding us 'kindly' that as it is pay day, to remember to contribute! The cheeky ba****d!
I replied asking if he was insinuating that folk don't have money any other time of the month!
Agree very much with all this, started at a place late last year and Boss's son going travelling. An envelope was passed round, only been here a couple month! Then it was someone's birthday, again an envelope.
I think the issue is I hate tat, which is what's usually bought with the funds.
I think the issue is I hate tat, which is what's usually bought with the funds.
Worked in one office where there were two or three a week, got ridiculous and for stupid things, envelopes went around for people you didnt even know. Even carried on when one person removed money, they claimed that they had put a note in and took change. They were found out when the money was counted before it went to them.
Next place these things were banned, nobody felt guilty or missed the donations, if you wanted to do something privately it was your own call, better for all concerned.
Next place these things were banned, nobody felt guilty or missed the donations, if you wanted to do something privately it was your own call, better for all concerned.
If you don't know the person or don't want to contribute just pass it on. If you do and want to contribute to a gift, contribute to a gift. Not sure why everyone is finding this so hard... 
If nobody has ever done one for you, then perhaps it's because you're a miserable and quite rightly nobody likes you 
If nobody has ever done one for you, then perhaps it's because you're a miserable
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