My lovely boss ❤️

[PresidentJoey]

The last 18 months have been incredibly tough; I work for a small company (not in the UK) of only 20 employees and we've struggled through the pandemic. This summer has been stressful with staff on long term sick, problems with suppliers and subsequent soaring costs. Financial support from the government has been inconsistent for both employees and companies.

I'm going on holiday tomorrow (budget break!) so today was my last day. My boss quietly handed me an envelope this morning and said 'Thank you for all your hard work over the summer, buy yourself a drink at the airport'. There was €100 inside, I nearly cried It might not sound like a lot of money to many on here but it will make such a difference to my holiday. And being appreciated means so much after a horrible year 😊

[MaybeAMoaner]

I’m saying this light heartedly
But Under UK payroll rules that would be a big no no.
Need to pay tax on that gift

[StopPickingMyCherries]

What a lovely thing for them to do. They obviously think very highly of you
Enjoy your holiday @PresidentJoey

[Batshittery]

It was a lovely gesture. Enjoy your holiday and extra spending money

[PresidentJoey]

You old cynic I'm off to Greece tomorrow so the only thing I'll be worrying about is about is mosquitoes 😅

[OffTheShelfElf]

That's lovely. It sounds as though you earned every penny of that €100 - enjoy your holiday! I'm glad your boss recognises and appreciates all the effort you've made.

[MissCruellaDeVil]

How lovely!

[BobsBurgersisthebest]

@MaybeAMoaner

I’m saying this light heartedly
But Under UK payroll rules that would be a big no no.
Need to pay tax on that gift

She isn't in the UK!

[BobsBurgersisthebest]

Your boss is really lovely. Reminds me of the time, mines handed me vouchers for all my hard work & what he didn't realise was, I was struggling to feed myself on my budget and these leisure vouchers helped massively. I was so grateful.

Enjoy your holiday op.

[PresidentJoey]

Thank you all, I've been keeping my head above water and thankful I don't work in the tourist/hospitality sector. I haven't seen my parents for nearly two years which has been too.

[PresidentJoey]

*has been tough too

[MondeoFan]

Ahhhhh great, it's lovely to be appreciated. I can imagine how happy it made you

[TSSDNCOP]

How completely lovely. Have a really smashing holiday OP. As a manager I do little things to recognise the effort people have dug deep to keep the wheels on the track. You can't put a price on it.

[chesirecat99]

Even if she were in the UK, @MaybeAMoaner, it might have been a personal gift from the boss rather than from the business...

[CormoranStrike]

What a lovely thing for your manager to do - she truly appreciates all your hard work

[Ewan83]

Such a lovely gesture. Have a wonderful holiday.

[Thelikelylass]

That'll buy the sweetest drink you'll ever have. A truly heartwarming gesture, enjoy your well-earned holiday.

[MoreCraicPlease]

This happens sometimes in Ireland especially in cash businesses. I've even heard of a special client hinting that they were going on holidays
No doubt the Inland Revenue (tax authorities) would have a fit if they knew.

[DGFB]

Lovely, lovely! Well done on your hard work and enjoy your holiday

[FWBNC]

Ah that's lovely. I hope you realky enjoy your holiday 🍹

[BlueberrySugar]

How lovely! It's the little things.

[LizzieBet14]

What a lovely gesture- enjoy your holiday ❤️

[spaceghetto]

That's lovely! He sounds lucky to have you too though. Enjoy your holiday 😊

[AWiseWomanOnceSaidFuckThisShit]

This is bloody lovely ❤

[PresidentJoey]

It was definitely a gift from my boss, a thank you. I've been on my knees this year trying to manage a team that's overworked and under resourced. I had to deal with staff threatening to walk out and another having a mental breakdown. It's literally been the year from hell.

[Saladovercrispsanyday]

@MaybeAMoaner

I’m saying this light heartedly
But Under UK payroll rules that would be a big no no.
Need to pay tax on that gift

You need to learn to read
Op not in UK