Why do people give you gifts that relate to your second, part-time job?

Question

I have always held a second job in addition to my full-time job throughout my life to supplement my income, save money and buy the things I want. When it comes time for gift-giving (birthday, Christmas, etc.), my family and friends always seem to give me gifts relating to my second job. One summer I worked for a company that sold tickets for people to ride in a hot -air balloon and tour over the city. The gifts I got there were pictures of hot-air balloons, trinkets relating to hot-air balloons, etc. Another time I worked in a vet's office so that year, all I got was stuffed animals, statues of all kinds of animals, pictures of animals, etc. Now I work on a jewelry counter and all I get is jewelry (and I don't wear jewlery other than a watch). I was thinking, what if I got a job in a sewerage treatment plant, will they give me then, toilet paper? Does anyone else out there have this problem of friends/family always giving gifts relating to your job?

Answer 1

Nope. I'm very picky and make a list for friends and family to work off of. No surprises for me, just what I want.