My question is: What is the appropriate amount to contribute to the collective gift?
Are directors expected to give more even if they dont work directly with the recipient?
No one on staff is invited to the wedding as a guest since we dont know her well enough.
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Whats your take on this?
We all have lots of acquaintances, each of whom will celebrate big events in their lifetimes.
But we only have so much money and time and brain space.
So we have to focus our resources on the people we hold dearest.
Office hierarchies seem irrelevant here since you dont work closely with this employee.
Youre not obligated to contribute anything.
But realistically speaking, theres a lot of pressure when co-workers ask for money.
Keeping a separate bank account just for thisbudgeting categorycan simplify things even more.
The goal isnt just to stop yourself from spending too much on gifts.
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No one wants to look like the office cheapskate.
Dont assume youd know if someone you work with was struggling.
If youre the one coordinating, make it easy for anyone not to contribute without feeling ashamed.
Send out an email to everyone filling them in on the plan.
Make it clear that giving is completely optional.
If someone doesnt give, assume there was a reason and that its none of your business.
Under no circumstances should gossip about who gave what be tolerated.
Also, tread very carefully before asking employees to contribute to someone in a higher position.
I also feel good about the fact that youre all going in on a gift for an entry-level employee.
But collectively, it really doesnt matter how much you give.
Youre showing the new co-worker that shes welcome.
Im sure she and her future spouse will appreciate the nice gesture, regardless of how big or small.
Robin Hartill is a certified financial planner and a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
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