Just been given an envelope by the office toady with some money in it and a card. Apparently I am to sign the card and add some money from my own pocket because one of my male "colleagues", who I know of only in passing, has had a baby.
Now even as a permie I used to find this a tiresome tradition. So he/she got pregnant/married/promoted/sacked/... tulip happens, deal with it.
I've only been here a few weeks, I'll probably sign the card with benign congratulations and throw some money in the bag rather than mark myself out as a grumpy git. Actually, the people here are mostly a nice bunch, it's just the attitude of Mr Toady that is grating on me.
Maybe I should expense it as client entertainment.
Now even as a permie I used to find this a tiresome tradition. So he/she got pregnant/married/promoted/sacked/... tulip happens, deal with it.
I've only been here a few weeks, I'll probably sign the card with benign congratulations and throw some money in the bag rather than mark myself out as a grumpy git. Actually, the people here are mostly a nice bunch, it's just the attitude of Mr Toady that is grating on me.
Maybe I should expense it as client entertainment.
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