Our office always has a Christmas potluck every year. The company provides the meat (usually turkey and ham), and the employees are responsible for bringing the sides, desserts and beverages. However, our department always has a Christmas party and it is usually at someone’s house. This year we are going to have it at a restaurant, but we have to pay for our own food. Maybe I’m wrong for feeling this way, but I feel the company should pay for the food or drinks (by allowing my supervisor to expense the tab). I almost feel guilty for thinking this way, but what’s the point of having a department Christmas party? We always do the office party every year, and besides, I see the people in my department every day.
Do you think I am being selfish or am I missing the point of having a department Christmas party? Just FYI, I am not cheap and I am definitely not the type of person who expects something for nothing. But I’d rather be doing something else if I have to pay for myself.
Tags: Christmas, Food, Having, Normal, PARTY, Restaurant, This, Were, Year
Today it is normal albeit tacky. Most companies have tight budgets that won’t allow for this type of expense anymore. I would still go and enjoy the time away form work with everyone. It’s only once a year.
no we dont do that
that really sux! you are not being selfish. I’ve never heard of a company doing this, especially for a Christmas Party……Merry Christmas I guess. The company can write it off as a company expense, unless they aren’t budgeting correctly.
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO……………………
YOU SHOULD NOT PAY FOR your meal if its a company
christmas party……………………………..…
if that was the case than why not just go out yourself and pay for your own meal…………………………………
I agree, but since it is such a small office, just go and make the best of it.
sounds crazy to me, sorry!!!!
my job supply the food and a couple free drinks at least
Forgive me for being blunt, but your employer is a cheap b@stard. If I were in your shoes, I’d be doing something else too.
Scrooge is the spirit of Christmas. That’s tough and does not sound like much fun.