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baghag
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Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
I mentioned before, my boss is retiring. I was looking for gift suggestions either from me only, or something I can split with a co-worker. At that time, there was no gift from the staff being planned. Now, the guy that is taking over for my boss has suggested that $100 be collected from each staff member (there are 9 of us) towards a gift. Is that too much?  The rest of the staff does not know about the suggestion of $100 yet.
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Sonia
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
$100 each....That is wayyyy too much!
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:46 AM |
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IluvBo
NICKY & EVIE
Member since 6/05 3321 total posts
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Rose
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
$100 each?  no friggen way!
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:46 AM |
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Sonia
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Posted by LadyLainez
$100 each....That is wayyyy too much!
I voted that is norm..but disregard that one vote, I thought it was collective.
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:46 AM |
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pmpkn087
Life is good...
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Stephanie
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Posted by LadyLainez
$100 each....That is wayyyy too much!
I agree. I suggest that you don't contribute and buy something on your own. 
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:47 AM |
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nrthshgrl
It goes fast. Pay attention.
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Way too much. The big gift should be coming from the company - NOT the employees.
Amount is depending on how many employees are going in. I would think $25/pp would be enough.
Message edited 5/11/2006 11:49:20 AM.
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:48 AM |
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MrsPornStar
Partners in crime
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
That definitely is too much. I think $50 the most is appropriate.
edited for spelling
Message edited 5/11/2006 11:49:50 AM.
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:49 AM |
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Shanti
True love
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Waaaaay too much!
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:49 AM |
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Diva
I am what I am
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Ya, that seems very steep to me
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:49 AM |
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IluvBo
NICKY & EVIE
Member since 6/05 3321 total posts
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
My sentiments exactly!
Do they like this person?
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:49 AM |
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steph4777
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
What the H E L L are they going to get him for $900? I say $20-30/pp is enough.
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:49 AM |
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dpli
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
OK, I am the only doofus who clicked on "suggest an amount" 
I think $20-30 pp is PLENTY. If I liked my boss a lot and no one was doing anything for him, I might spend $50 - 100 for an individual gift, but $100 pp is excessive for a collection, IMO.
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:53 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
J'taime Paris!
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Posted by nrthshgrl
Way too much. The big gift should be coming from the company - NOT the employees.
Amount is depending on how many employees are going in. I would think $25/pp would be enough.
I agree
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:54 AM |
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WoodIAm
My Boys!
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
IMO, $100 per person is ridiculous from employees.
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:58 AM |
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Sonia
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Posted by dpli
OK, I am the only doofus who clicked on "suggest an amount"
I think $20-30 pp is PLENTY. If I liked my boss a lot and no one was doing anything for him, I might spend $50 - 100 for an individual gift, but $100 pp is excessive for a collection, IMO.
I agree! 
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| Posted 5/11/06 11:59 AM |
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baghag
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Whew- I'm glad I am not the only one who thought that was on the high side.
To add more info, right now the retiree isn't very well liked by anyone but me. It might be a beyatch to even convince the staff (there are 9 of us) to shell out ANYTHING for him. The company is giving him a big gift, a $1500 Amex Gift Card.
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| Posted 5/11/06 12:00 PM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
Posted by nrthshgrl
Way too much. The big gift should be coming from the company - NOT the employees.
Amount is depending on how many employees are going in. I would think $25/pp would be enough.
I agree
Me too.
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| Posted 5/11/06 12:02 PM |
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baghag
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Ok, I have to ask. For the ones that voted that is the norm, what industry are you in? FM me if you are not comfortable posting it.
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| Posted 5/11/06 12:02 PM |
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IluvBo
NICKY & EVIE
Member since 6/05 3321 total posts
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Posted by baghag
Whew- I'm glad I am not the only one who thought that was on the high side.
To add more info, right now the retiree isn't very well liked by anyone but me. It might be a beyatch to even convince the staff (there are 9 of us) to shell out ANYTHING for him. The company is giving him a big gift, a $1500 Amex Gift Card.
$1500 and on top of that they want to collect $100pp. Do you worth with rich people?
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| Posted 5/11/06 12:03 PM |
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jennandrob
mom of two!
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
Thats C R A Z Y!!!! I've never been asked to chip in anymore than $20
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| Posted 5/11/06 12:13 PM |
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suvenR
designer mutt
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
WAAAAAYYY TOO MUCH!!!!
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| Posted 5/11/06 12:21 PM |
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LadyMaravilla
Fall Is Here
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
I wopuld say $25 a piece is more than enough! If the one who offers say no, then oh well. You can take those $25 and spend them on yourself!
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| Posted 5/11/06 12:22 PM |
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capricorn75
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
$100 EACH?????  Wow, waaaaaay too much!
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| Posted 5/11/06 12:22 PM |
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LSP2005
Bunny kisses are so cute!
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
That seems like a lot to me. I would think something in the $20-30 region per person would be more appropriate.
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| Posted 5/11/06 12:23 PM |
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lucyloo
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Re: Is $100 too much for a retirement gift? W/Poll
That's insane. We have about 30 people in our dept. and for Bridal/Baby Showers and what not I ask for $5.
If there were 9 of us I would ask for $20 each but I would say like... if we each chipped in $20 we could get so and so this....
$100 each is way too much and I think he has some nerve asking for it.
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