Our Thanksgiving lunch at work yesterday was awesome as
always. I was not able to get pictures
of the food – sorry! But I will tell
you, there was a ton of it: cheese
platters, olive platters, fresh breads, turkey, ham, short ribs (amazing), lasagna,
lots of roasted root veggies, fresh green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce,
etc. I did stay away from the dessert
tables, but I heard there was pumpkin cheesecake, pecan pie, apple pie. So. Much. Food.
Everyone got a gift card and a HUGE caramel apple – mine is
a milk chocolate toffee walnut caramel apple.
What? I read the back of the
box. One apple = 1,200 calories! And, I won (we always raffle them off) one of
the centerpieces. Gorgeous.
We were also told that the office is closing at 1 this
Friday (just because) and at 1 next Wednesday.
I don’t think I’ll work Wednesday anyway, but it’s so nice that they do
these perks for us. A number of people
stood up and mentioned things they were thankful for which was really nice too.
My company makes a donation to the Make a Wish Foundation
every year at the holidays…we do this instead of giving gifts to clients. The plan this year is to have one of the kids
join us for our Christmas celebration (which I think will be 12/13).
I've said it before - I really am lucky to work where I do. Upper management - everyone - is truly amazing and inspiring.
It's important to be happy where you work, and from your posts, I can tell that your company values their employees and creates an atmosphere of appreciation. Kudos
ReplyDeleteWow, that apple has a serious calorie count! Enjoy
Wow! You are very lucky to work for such a great company.
ReplyDeleteThe luncheon sounds amazing ....and oh my gosh THAT APPLE! That will surely be a treat!
What a great job you have! When we had good principals it was a joy to go to work. When we didn't, life was miserable. A good boss makes all the difference.
ReplyDeleteYou are very lucky my friend. I am working all next week, well minus Thursday and my typical Friday off. I get a $50 gift card to a restaurant every Christmas, no matter how long I have been there, it is now 10 years I think. It is a tad frustrating to me. I would rather have a card to Target or Toys R Us as I work with kids.
ReplyDeleteOh well, I need to be thankful now don't I?
That sounds like a great place to work. Teachers don't usually get many perks, but my new school is awesome. For parent-teacher conference nights, the PTO caters dinner for us. Much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteit's so nice to hear positive remarks about a company.....so often, it's just the complaining that gets heard! sounds like you really work for a great organization.
ReplyDeleteSTEPH IS RIGHT
ReplyDeleteFeeling valued at work makes a big, big difference. I taught at the same school for 30 years, and we didn't get anything like that, ever. Oh, we got a free cooky on Teacher Appreciation Day. From the cafeteria. A. Cooky.
ReplyDeleteLuckily, I worked with some truly great people and students who made it a non-factor much of the time.
Vera, I'm finally getting over to your blog! It sounds like you work for a good company. And a gift to the Make A Wish Foundation shows that they are good people, as well. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice treat to close early. I am off next week - elementary students have conferences but not our littles so I get some time at home to clean the house.
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