2006-09-06 07:36:59 · 32 answers · asked by Baconbits 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Depends on how close you are.
2006-09-06 07:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jen G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doing this is based on who your boss is, how large the organization is that you are in and how many other co workers you have around you. This can be taken as a way to get in good with the boss...so be careful. In some instances given the type of office...such gifts are subject to reporting to a higher ranked person...and sometimes the gift has to be turned over to the officer because none of the major staff are allowed to accept gifts of any kind (odd yes, but I worked in just such an Organization)
If others are doing this...you may be able to get away with it...however, once a presidence is set...if the boss is an odd one...he could expect this type of treatment all the time and if it doesn't take place? He could penalize you.
I'd err on the side of caution and forgo this time...see what the rule of thumb is...
2006-09-06 07:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by dustiiart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on office culture. Did your boss get you a gift on your birthday, or will s/he? Ask around. Some companies have policies about this in the employee handbook. Check it out if this advice applies.
I have never purchased the boss a gift. I feels awkward, like I might be kissing up. I just express heartfelt congratulations. If there is a group gift I chip in and sign the card.
2006-09-06 07:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. This is something that depends on a ton of factors:
1. How close of a relationship do you have?
2. Did he remember your birthday?
3. Are you a two person office? If not and he has others that work directly for him, it might not seem so awkward if you go in on the gift with someone else.
4. If you really feel you should, give him a gift certificate for dinner or something or to a favorite store.
I'm in a fairly small office and on people's birthday's or work anniversaries they are expected to bring in treats (just like grade school) however for big birthdays (30, 40, 50, etc) we get the birthday person cake and flowers or something. Our big boss is turning 60 this weekend and we are doing cake and either a potluck lunch or ordering in and we're decorating.
2006-09-06 07:38:03 · answer #4 · answered by BlueSea 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my company did not allow exchange of gifts between managers and their employees. However, me and my boss were pretty close so I would always get him a card and that was okay with the company. Just a little something to acknowledge his birthday and when I ran to the vending machine, I would pick him up a candy bar or a soda. But he always knew that his real birthday present was in the summer when I made homemade pickles for him.
You don't have to get your boss anything, unless you want to.
2006-09-06 07:44:35 · answer #5 · answered by kimmer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, are you in a group?..if so you could all put £5 in and get a reasonable gift, nothing ott. You don't want to be ignorant and not acknowledge it however it also depends if its a woman or man....if a woman and you are not in a group then a card and small posy from Marks & Spencer is nice, or if its a guy, a card can be enough...trust me...guys dont think that much about their birthday's or anyone elses!!! women on the other hand like to be thought of!
2006-09-06 07:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if other employees do, a card is acceptable w/out going to far. I work in a small office of 4 and the other 3 are my bosses/lawyers, I get them each a little something and they spoil me cause they have more money! I've been here 5 years and on each b-day we have a little time for cake and gift giving...........
2006-09-06 07:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a card would be sufficient, signed by all the people who report to your boss, if you do anything at all. It's certainly not required. A present would be a little weird.
However, when I was a manager, I made sure that there was a card circulated for all my employees when it was their birthday, or I give them one myself. It's a way to say they are appreciated.
2006-09-06 07:40:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I get them birthday presents but I work for my parents so unless your boss is family then unless their is a big company for the boss then a simple card would do
2006-09-06 07:40:29 · answer #9 · answered by valgal115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!!!!
They are the boss and they should not expect gifts from their employees who have tight budgets.
Most bosses do not give birthday gifts to their employees either.
2006-09-06 23:08:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a card should be sufficient.
like was said before, depends on how close you are.
But then what about the other people in the office? Are you prepared to do the same for them? Can get very expensive.
We used to just celebrate by going out to lunch together, everyone paying for themselves, but you spend time together.
2006-09-06 07:41:20 · answer #11 · answered by kreative_ily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋