December is usually an interest month at my main job. During the first week, the assistant to one of the VPs would go around to the guys to sign up those who wanted to play golf with the upper management and the owners. This Christmas get-together would mean having the following Friday afternoon off for this activity. Of course, the women in the office weren't happy about not being asked. And there was a little resentment for having to working while the boys played. So a couple of years ago, the women were given appointments at a local spa during that same afternoon as their Christmas get-together. Saturday would be the Christmas party for all and life would go on.
This year is different. Owners and the most of upper management are about to retire. All year we've watched them cutting expenses here and there, like firing a few long time, loyal workers. Monthly profits remained relatively constant since the savings was being funneled into their holding company. Hmmmm, I wonder why? No matter, as part of the savings this year, not only was "Family Day" canceled, there will be NO Christmas party! However, everyone at the top loves to play golf. So yesterday all salaried people were given the choice to play golf or get a $50 gift certificate. It's said to be a show of appreciation for the unpaid overtime that we've put in this year. For many of us, that overtime would be measured in weeks. So, um, thank you? There's also a rumor that both salary and hourly workers might get a certificate to Jelly of the Month Club later on this month. The way things have gone on around here, I'm thinking that the flavor is going to be KY.
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HA! You are hilarious!
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