Wishing on a star
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Did you say that your 'boss' is vegan/vetarian, and that you live with one....
NO! My boss is Vegetarian. My DAUGHTER is Vegan. I am not sure why you want to think there is something inappropriate going on my boss.Did you say that your 'boss' is vegan/vetarian, and that you live with one....
- why? For actually planning yes. But to ask people what they would expect from such a thing? This actually dictates what the budget should be.Let us know your budget!
You really should have gotten that before asking for input. That is a crucial factor.
I expect to spend close to $1,000 when all is said and done. And after talking to the boss about options he said that would be okay.You mentioned about 60 people?
And that Pasta would run about $600.00.
I just have to think that if $10.00pp is a concern... Houston... We have a problem.
And I agree on the music. A mix of good non-religious Christmas music and "happy" music. With everyone talking the music is going to get drowned out anyway.
The bosses reason for having this get together is to say thank you for sticking by us during the hard times. There is no way to do it during the day, during working hours. After work hours is the only feasible time. I get that having the Friday before what is a four day weekend for us is not ideal. And I will bring this up to him again when we finalize things.
As funny as it might sound we don't have an Italian place in town. Lots of Mexican, Chinese & Pizza. But now that I think of it one of the Pizza places does do pasta so maybe I will look into them.
Sandwiches just seem to "lunch" to me. I already know we can do that for less than $10 per person including all sides & dessert. I have done that for lunch meetings a lot.
Obviously you haven't read the entire thread because if you had you would have seen that I proposed options to the boss and got it okay'd to bring in food.Okay, I have read the entire thread and I am going to say this as gently as possible.
Unfortunately, we don't. Closest one is 45 minutes away.Do you have a Panda Express by you? I know it’s not the best, but they do affordable catering. I think for between $150-$190 you can feed 30 people (it includes a few entrees and some sides). We did it for our teacher/staff luncheon last year and we were able to feed 70 for under $500. Just an idea.
There is going to be a sign up sheet and department managers will poll their employees to see which date works best for planning on coming. He even suggest the 23rd, Saturday. Which I said absolutely NO. He seems to think it should be as close to Christmas as possible. I am not sure why.I would definitely try to get a head count. I wouldn’t be surprised if some will resent the invitation. I think most people will either have other plans already, or can’t give up a few precious hours they need to finish up shopping, wrapping, baking, etc. for a company Christmas party, which tends to be a little low on the importance scale. Some will feel obligated to go, because it’s work. I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that he’s insisting on that particular date, which is right up there with New Years Eve., or at least the night before Thanksgiving.
Is it possible that he doesn't have anyone that will be celebrating Christmas with him? It could be that this is his Christmas celebration and he wants it as close to the actual date as possible.There is going to be a sign up sheet and department managers will poll their employees to see which date works best for planning on coming. He even suggest the 23rd, Saturday. Which I said absolutely NO. He seems to think it should be as close to Christmas as possible. I am not sure why.
Going in I know that at least 1/3 of the employees won't come. They never do.
As far as I now he doesn't celebrate Christmas at all, he is from India and is not Christian, so this really WILL be his Christmas celebration. But he has a family.Is it possible that he doesn't have anyone that will be celebrating Christmas with him? It could be that this is his Christmas celebration and he wants it as close to the actual date as possible.
Obviously you haven't read the entire thread because if you had you would have seen that I proposed options to the boss and got it okay'd to bring in food.
As far as I now he doesn't celebrate Christmas at all, he is not from India and is not Christian, so this really WILL be his Christmas celebration. But he has a family.
I think this might be the problem! He might not realize that expecting people to come to an office Christmas party the Friday before Christmas is unreasonable, and is unappreciated. I’m sure his intentions are good, but might need a little guidance.And the cultural difference in your boss is probably the reason for so many difficulties. My boss is also of a different culture (not American) and I have to explain things to him and break through his pre conceived ideas to help him understand how Americans think and respond. Not always easy! But I have learned how to speak to him and others will come to me to get my input on how to approach him on certain things.
Maybe you could postpone the "Thank You" party to January...
Since this is a thank you to the employees, I would not only ask which date but poll some choices for food. Maybe the taco bar, lasagna, or pot luck. Your group of people might prefer pot luck.
I would probably uncover the food and let people start eating about 530.We are pretty much settled on the lasagna/pasta idea. It is the most economical option and they will deliver it to us, so it is not getting cold waiting for people to arrive. I did think about seeing if we should ask what they crew would like as their are various options - spaghetti, lasagna, baked ziti, tortellini, ravioli that are all of the same cost. Or if we should be 3 - 4 different options. The taco bar would run close to $1k based on the cost the last time we did it, without the extras we have to get also.
Another side question:
If the party starts at 5pm, I expect most people to actually arrive between 5:15 - 5:30, what time should dinner be set out? Appetizers will be out for those who arrive at 5pm (or the few who will arrive early.)