The head of our department at work is retiring, and there will be a celebration for him this month. One of the ladies in the office is taking contributions for a gift. Since I am the youngest employee and I've been here the shortest amount of time, I've never done this before (I'm also not up on my Miss Manners), I have no idea how much would be appropriate to contribute. Any ideas?
2006-09-12 05:01:11 · 11 answers · asked by francesfarmer 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
it really depends on what kind of office your in, if everyone is a little more on the "well-to-do" side, or if the office doesn't normally do this kind of stuff, or they liked him so much they wanted to show him that he's a good guy.
i would say, in either case, $20, would be a nice round contribution. look at the cars of everyone that works with you drive. how many Lexus's do you see? how many BMW's do you see? are there very few BMW's, but lots and lots of brand new cars like, corvettes? or are there very few BMW's but lots and lots of Buick's/Ford's/Chevy's? (if all the cars are on the higher end of the price range, you can expect people to be dropping $50, no problem.
if the cars are fords/Chevy's, you can expect your $20 might be an average contribution amount.
2006-09-12 05:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by ASLotaku 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like he stated. 15% is low cost. 20 might want to be the baseline. in the experience that your waiter is a jerk or drops issues on you, do not stiff him on the the top. tell the govt. the govt will provide him a demanding time, or likely write him up. a lot extra useful giving verbal comments. The waiter received't look at that tip till eventually the top of the evening, and he will in basic terms call you an asshole. If the plate develop into small (a 7 dollar lunch yet you sat there for an hour and a 1/2) then you actually might want to pay extra, because you've prevented him from making extra funds on yet another table. If he develop into wonderful, then tip in funds, tip nicely. Ask his call, and take a seat in his section again. he will save in concepts you and do even better next time.
2016-11-26 19:44:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really do you know him.. do you have a relationship with him... does he acknowledge you as an employee? I would look at that first and then if none of those apply dont give a dime.. When it comes down to those types of things if you dont have a relationship with the co-worker or have anything to do with them why waste your money when they could give a flying rats azz about you anyways... I know this sounds bitter but I have been there done it both ways ... so I only do it when I know it will be apprieciated!
2006-09-12 05:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much you like the person who is retiring, and how highly he values you in terms of your hourly rate of pay. It also depends greatly on the integrity of the lady collecting the money, as she will be the only person other than you to know what you give.
In my opinion, $1 is adequate, even at today's prices. Ask the lady doing the collecting, and plan your career accordingly.
2006-09-12 06:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, chip in what you can afford even if it's only $5-$10 but then offer to help decorate, serve or clean up at the party to show your support. Sometimes that goes even further than the amount of money you give.
2006-09-12 05:08:55 · answer #5 · answered by GraceandMickey A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think any amount is appropriate. Judge your amount based on your pay. Someone who has been there longer probably makes more thus might be able to give more. You should base how much depending on how much you can afford. Don't worry aobut what everyone else is giving. Plus they've known him a lot longer also.
2006-09-12 05:07:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends but I'd say between $5 and $10 should be fine. They really can't ask for more since you are the newest employee.
2006-09-12 05:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by treehugger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no harm in asking what the person collecting what amount is standard. In our office $5 is standard.
2006-09-12 05:05:52 · answer #8 · answered by babalu2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contribute what you feel comfortable offering and can afford--don't let anyone bully you into offering more.
2006-09-12 05:05:42 · answer #9 · answered by bigbadboss.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give two percent of your weekly take home pay. If they all did that he would have a wonderful and expensive present.
2006-09-12 05:14:24 · answer #10 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋