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« on: November 19, 2009, 10:27:07 PM » |
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I have a full time research assistant who has been great help in off-loading some of my daily responsibilities that I even have time to play this forum a little. I also use two office assiatants once in a while. What is the appropriate way to show my appreciation in the holiday season? Inviting them for a lunch? Some small gifts or gift cards? Ideas will be appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2009, 10:32:26 PM » |
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I take them to lunch somewhere nice and give them Starbucks gift cards. They always seem to love this.
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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2009, 10:34:25 PM » |
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Oh isn't it nice to tip folks who get a regular paycheck. I particularly love the idea of tipping my regular mail carrier.... he makes more than I do.....
BUT, Starbucks cards are nice......
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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2009, 10:36:27 PM » |
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How much value for the Starbucks gift cards? Honestly, I have never been to a Starbucks. I take them to lunch somewhere nice and give them Starbucks gift cards. They always seem to love this.
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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2009, 10:39:55 PM » |
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You mean that students need to tip their professor? Oh isn't it nice to tip folks who get a regular paycheck. I particularly love the idea of tipping my regular mail carrier.... he makes more than I do.....
BUT, Starbucks cards are nice......
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2009, 10:42:13 PM » |
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You can get gift cards there for $5 and up. I usually give them $10 or $15 on the cards. It really is a nice way to express your appreciation for their work.
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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2009, 10:46:59 PM » |
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$10-15 is a Reasonable amount. I will do that. You can get gift cards there for $5 and up. I usually give them $10 or $15 on the cards. It really is a nice way to express your appreciation for their work.
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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2009, 10:50:08 PM » |
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They will love it. It really is the thought that counts. It is just a small way to show that you appreciate them.
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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2009, 11:49:54 PM » |
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I appreciate those who help me by accepting a mandated furlough so that they can keep their regular paycheck.
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« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2009, 12:45:24 AM » |
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I took a collection for our staff assistant (who works for several faculty) to give them a nice bonus (check). It seemed to go over very well. My cleaning person and my dog walker both get checks as well. Given the state of the economy I recommend checks (cash) over other gifts if you can afford to pay some extra cash.
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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2009, 01:30:38 AM » |
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In my department, we all pitch in and get our administrative assistant a (large) gift certificate for Target or our local Big Grocery Chain.
Many years ago, the gift certificates were for local upscale restaurants or boutiques, but we wised up.
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2009, 01:14:53 PM » |
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When I had a staff of research assistants, analysts, and coordinators working for me, I bought them gift baskets from Costco. For around $20-25 each, you can get a nice basket of chocolatey treats.
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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2009, 07:01:49 PM » |
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I give a cash gift to the departmental assistants.
Do you give a gift to your TAs? I'm considering this. Maybe a gift certificate would be appropriate.
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« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2009, 10:16:50 PM » |
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I give baked goods to our office staff. I put loaves of pumpkin bread on my desk with a note for the cleaning staff to take it. I give my RA a mug and a pound of coffee, and usually take him or her to lunch.
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« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2009, 07:35:46 PM » |
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The best gift I got in this situation was a gift certificate to a local bookstore (new and used books). I used to be at a place where a card to Starbucks wouldn't have gone over well but a card to the locally owned coffee house would have been amazing.
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