Okay, so here’s the situtation. I am new to this group. I know a couple of my team members from working here for the last few years, but only casually. One of my team members, whom I have never spoken to prior to last week, is having a baby and we are having a group “shower” for her next week as a part of our team meeting.
The Atlanta based team is doing a group gift. Everyone is putting in money based on their own preference (i.e. salary). I hate to be cheap and only put in $10, but really I can’t afford to be spending money on someone whom I don’t even know. If we were buddies I would probably put in $20. I sure my boss and other higher job grades will be putting in upwards of $100 each.
How much would you put in?
For all of the reasons you gave, I’d put in $10 and not give it a second thought.
I agree with K. I once heard (and love) that “it’s none if your business what other people think of you”. You know what your current financial position is as well as your comfort level within the group, that’s all that matters.
I love that!
I would put in what I could afford. If $10 was it, that is what I would put it and not feel bad about it.
Ten sounds like plenty.
I would put in whatever I pleased and wouldn’t give two flying figs about what others had to think or say about it.
If I could afford to put in $20, I’d put that in and be a cheerful giver. If not, I’d give what I could. In either case, I wouldn’t care what anyone else thought.
$10 with no shame.
NO shame!
The ten dollars you mentioned for the very reasons you listed, you are new to the group and you don’t really know her. The fact that you are donating anything is a professional courtesy.
I would put in $10 and not feel bad about it at all. Also, don’t assume that the higher ups would put in $10 too.
$10 and a smile!
$10 with the quickness… with no second thoughts
What they said. $10 is sufficient. Besides, as a single mother,there are very few other kids I’m willing to spend my money on. And a little known coworker at that? Nah son.
$10…Maybe $5.
Is this a “pass the envelope” situation? If so, definitely $5.00 with no shame AND would sign my name on the card.
As a manager, the most I would give is $25. Trust me on that. LOL
If it was me, I would put on $100. Haaaaa!!! Just kidding!!!!!! Absolutely no more than 10!!!!!!!!!!
The beauty of group gifts is that everyone’s name is in the card but it doesn’t state the dollar amount.
Put in what you are comfortable doing.
And the clearly are overpaying your boss if they are putting in over $100 for a WORK baby shower gift. That is what you give for close friends. The most I have seen at the general was $25 for group gifts.
Team 10!
I might not put anything in if I didn’t know her but $10 sounds nice.
Ten is fine! that’s why it’s a group gift!