Welp, it finally happened. The office kiss ass sent out an email late morning today asking if we wanted to go in on a gift for the boss and if we had any suggestions on what the gift could be. We are a team of 8 and 4 of us are non-family members (the kiss ass is also not a family member). She also didn't include any of the staff family members in the email.
I really thought I was in the clear this year. I totally disagree with gifting up but it's hard to be the first one to say no in such a small group. So far, no one has answered, but it's only been 30 minutes.
I have the money to give but girl…you do realize she makes money hand over fist from our labor, right?? THAT'S HER GIFT ALL YEAR 'ROUND! Also, I don't even know if we get a bonus because everyone was hired this year.
Here's the icing on the cake, the email was sent 31 hours away from our Christmas party!