The holiday season often brings unexpected moments and memorable experiences in the workplace. Do you have any standout stories or surprises from past holidays at your job? Maybe an incredible office party, a heartwarming gesture from a colleague, or a hilarious holiday mishap? Let’s share some of our most unforgettable holiday work moments!

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I had my entire team participate in Angel Tree. We blessed 4 different families. When I tell you they got everything on their list and more. It was amazing and felt really good.

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I used to have some super fun office parties at my old workplace, all the senior staff would be bartenders and we'd all get pretty drunk haha. But the new place I'm at is definitley not as fun!

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My team worked with an organization that put together care packages for kids in foster care - one of the individuals on our team had an experience with foster care when she was younger before and shared her story

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Anyone here going to the EY holiday party this Thursday alone? I am 😅 and i think i’d be fun to meet other gals and keep each other company!

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How are you all feeling about going into the holiday season while being remote? Missing the company holiday parties, or happy to be able to do your own thing?

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Recommendation sought for a nice red coloured dress for the holiday season and parties! (Already got my stiletto) TIA!

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Any United health group remote employees here? I recently accepted an accounting job and some of the onboard makes it seem like I’m only allowed to work from my home office. I usually spend a few weeks a year out of town visiting family and work during this time so I don’t have to use PTO but I’m nervous I won’t be allowed to do that anymore

What's the longest vacation you've taken and where did you go? Thinking about capitalizing on my unlimited PTO and want some ideas.

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Raise your hand if you are surviving the holiday season! 🙋‍♀️

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Any tips on best value Marriott points redemption for a beach vacation? Preferably Europe or Caribbean, and luxury resort.

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When your manager decides to take PTO right before the holidays / project deadlines and leaves you to do their work (which they didn’t do) as well as your own.

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