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What would you do..........??

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mammasmadhouse · 25/01/2010 16:15

Hiya all

I had an email today from my a boss with a previous Trust, to say that he had recived a gift for me from someone I and my main boss helped with a piece of work. Now the person I did this for was'nt emmployed by the Trust but was a student. I now work for a differnt Trust but am just concerned as to whether its ethical to accept it or not. My main boss at the Trust also recieved a pressie. I know its a lovely gesture but dont want this to come back and bite me on the bum, especially if I see a job I like in the future there.

What would you do?? I have said that I am concerned about taking it but both have said that it is not from a patient or company representative, and the result of the piece of work was marked independantly totally out of the country in fact.

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JustAnotherManicMummy · 25/01/2010 18:58

It depends what it is. If it is cash, then no. You shouldn't take it.

If it is a box of chocs/wine or similar then yes you should and send a thank you note.

There may be a register with your former employer for logging gifts - in which case you can record it there.

If the value of the gift is significant (ie over £100 then you may choose to suggest a charity to donate it to instead).

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