Dunno What To Do....

My "plan" was to make pot holder gifts for my co-workers. There are only 5 ladies that work in my company (me included), so it wasn't much. HOWEVER.... my boss is a mega "you-know-what" (think "Horrible Bosses" movie), so I really don't even want to waste my time on making anything for her. Out of the remaining 3, there is only one I actually like. One I merely tolerate, and the other I don't know very well (she kinda sticks to herself).

Should I even bother making anything for them (with the exception of the one that I do like), or make them something just to be nice???

What would you do?

Jess, I always stuck with the "Holiday Spirit", include all, it's more for your benefit than theirs if you think about it. Sometimes a small gesture like this could flip the coin. Don't let it bring YOUR Holiday Spirit down! :D

I had a boss like that with my last job.. oh boy, could she yell.. anyway, I made mug rugs for everyone including her. Didn't change anything but I felt good about it.. (my co workers said I was kissing B__t) "no, I was just being nice". Good luck with what ever you do, Carrie is right don't let it bring you down.. :)

If you don't want to make anything for all of them, consider a gift certificate to Star Bucks or somewhere else. Do they all drink coffee?

Sounds like a lot of potential for tension in that office. Been there and done that! Has the group exchanged gifts in the past? If you have participated in this before, wouldn't it be awkward to back away now?

Handmade gifts for everyone, or for nobody, I think! We don't exchange gifts at work, fortunately, except for giving a group gift to our administrative assistant & the janitor.

I would consider what has been done in the past as far as gifts or what others are thinking about trading gifts this year. And depending upon the office, I've been to some where you got for everyone or no one.

How about Christmas cards?

Well, my boss has only been there for two years (this will be her third Christmas there). Last year was the first year she ever gave us anything... we each got a $50 gift card to a local restaurant. The gal that I like always does a little something for us (like a Bath & Body Works set), and the gal I merely tolerate has done something small for us in the past but declared about two weeks ago that she isn't doing anything for anyone this year. She "poor talks" as my mom calls it... always complaining that our raises and bonuses aren't big enough, she doesn't get paid enough, yadda..yadda..yadda. Says she can't afford to do anything for us this year.

I know it isn't in the spirit of Christmas to only give to those you receive from... so that isn't an issue. I'm just really not liking any of them other than the one lately. Lol. I've given small, handmade gifts to them since I started four years ago, and really enjoy doing it... even though (in my opinion) they aren't really handmade gift worthy.

Gifts at work are given from the top down, so you don't need to give a gift to your boss. If you only want to give a gift to one person maybe you can arrange to have lunch with her and give her the gift then. You might ask she put it in her car so as not to offend anyone else. I believe gifts should come from the heart, not because you feel you have to.

I don't know what to suggest since my boss is a nice and loving person, so never been there!
ALthough other's suggestion about coffee didn't sound bad!
When I want to make gift for a few people which include people I don't get really along with I usually bake. I mean, everybody loves cookies! And it's not too... binding I guess :)

I don't make anything or give anything just to be nice. I your heart isn't in it... it's empty and fake. That just isn't what Christmas is about. If you don't want to show the kindness and you have to ask others if you should be nice at Christmas.. the answer is NO.

Sorry.

I like the idea of just baking a batch of cookies to take to work with a Christmas Card attached. It doesn't take a lot of time or effort and it includes everyone. I know some people are really hard to like, but who knows, you may break through their crusty exteriors and discover likable beings in there.
Merry Christmas to one and all. :)

This requires a "heart of heart" answer. And only you can provide it. What do you really want to do? What action reflects Jess? How will you feel after you do, or do not, give something to everyone. What does your heart of hearts tell you?

My original thought? A box of cookies by the coffee pot and a big smile!

I like the idea of a tray of cookies and one card - put it in a central location for them to share. I also would get the gal I like something just for her and give it to her off to the side - like was mentioned.