To my Indian colleagues: “how much” is $50 USD? I’m trying to send some spot bonuses to my colleagues in our offshore group and want to know if this is an OK amount for non-milestone “thanks for being a great teammate” recognition bonuses.

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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

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I think they meant if it’s too much

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$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.

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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.

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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.

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This is still good. As I said, nice spend money to enjoy leisure Sunday and treat themselves. Glad you are recognizing.

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Please make it an even 5000 INR. Looks and feels nice.

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Agreed $75+

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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.

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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???

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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?

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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”.

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Indian here - $50 is good. Send a nice thank you message.

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That’s like a good dinner for a group at chain restaurants or fancy dinner for two with no drinks!

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