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I'm an American who makes six figures and even I would appreciate a $50 gift card. Anyone who wouldn't is ungrateful
I think they meant if it’s too much
$50 USD is a useful amount of money. I just had dinner in New Delhi; starter + entree + side + drink for one person, at a nice restaurant, came out to ~$20. Depending on the restaurant, location, etc., ~$50 can do a decent bit.
For scale, a typical Uber — say ~20 minute drive ~ is <$5. A really far Uber, like an hour’s drive, is about ~$10 in rush hour. I’m talking about New Delhi here, as well.
OP - $50 would get them a brunch at a very nice place for 1 person in Bengaluru (Brunch buffet with champagne INR 3,750 plus taxes at Leela Palace) or for 2 people at an average or slightly above average place.
They can get a half day spa with multiple services for 1 person with that $50
These both used to be my favorite Sunday activity when I lived in Bengaluru
Hope this helps.
This is still good. As I said, nice spend money to enjoy leisure Sunday and treat themselves. Glad you are recognizing.
Please make it an even 5000 INR. Looks and feels nice.
Agreed $75+
Look at exchange rates & then do that basket of goods comparison. Compare it to what you’d want your American colleagues to be able to go out & buy after gifting them this bonus.
If you can, I would bump it to $100 to be meaningful ( if metric is still take spouse out for nice dinner).
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But what is the conversion to Schrute Bucks???
How would you feel if someone gave you a recognition of $50? I’ve never given anyone less than $100 irrespective of their office location. Do you assign them less work just because they are offshore?
Chief
Ive worked in this business for a while, and I make good money. But I hope I’m never so detached from reality that $50 is seen as an “insult”.
Indian here - $50 is good. Send a nice thank you message.
That’s like a good dinner for a group at chain restaurants or fancy dinner for two with no drinks!