Who gets holiday gifts from their agency? Is this in lieu of a raise or bonus?

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We get visa gift cards for thanksgiving typically…then a small gift like a hot cocoa kit or something for the Christmas season. This is NOT in lieu of a bonus.

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I’m with a medium sized private agency

I don't, thankfully. I don't consider that acceptable, either. Very pizza party vibes.

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Big if

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I worked at publicis before and they give you gifts for most of the bigger festivals/occasions. Nothing to do with any raise or something.

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I've encountered radically different gift etiquette on different accounts

Yaaay a free gift! 🤡🤡🤡🤡 Ask them to pay you properly

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They usually give us a coffee mug or a $25 gift card to a chain restaurant. I always make sure to mention how much I love Chili's during the holidays for that reason. But it's not in lieu of a raise or bonus, it's just something to make you feel appreciated.

On the one hand I appreciate the gesture. I love gifts. On the other hand I can't help but feel like my agency is trying to buy me off. Sometimes feels like a bribe.

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