Secret Santa shouldn’t be mandatory at work, Ever.

I’ve been through Secret Santa’s at different companies, and after thinking about the one this year, it’s hard for me to understand why it’s required??? Especially in this economy?

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE making little goodie bags or pot lucks during the holidays, but not everyone can do a secret Santa! Most of the places I’ve worked at had a minimal budget of $25/$50. That’s not too bad, but still, not everyone can afford that/have bills/family to buy gifts for.

And let’s put it more into perspective. Part Timers out there don’t get paid during Christmas Eve, Christmas time places are closed, AND they’re required to participate in secret Santa’s if their company makes them. That’s Bull shit for those workers.

Also, it’s great that people get along with their coworkers, but we don’t owe them shit.