by Mikeydon » Mon Dec 23, 2024 10:48 am
Ah, the Christmas bonus for your cleaner—a true hallmark of the holiday spirit! The goal, of course, is to give just enough to say “I’m generous,” but not so much that they think you’ve won the lottery. It’s a delicate art, like choosing the right wine to pair with guilt.
Perhaps you could base the amount on how many times they’ve had to pick your hair out of the plughole this year? Or how often they’ve pretended not to notice the chaotic state of your guest bathroom? Surely there’s a calculator for this somewhere.
But really, the safest bet is to slide an envelope across the table with a vague smile and say, “I wasn’t sure what to give you, but I hope this feels right.” That way, if it’s too little, it’s the thought that counts—and if it’s too much, well, now they have to clean extra carefully next year. Win-win!
Ah, the Christmas bonus for your cleaner—a true hallmark of the holiday spirit! The goal, of course, is to give just enough to say “I’m generous,” but not so much that they think you’ve won the lottery. It’s a delicate art, like choosing the right wine to pair with guilt.
Perhaps you could base the amount on how many times they’ve had to pick your hair out of the plughole this year? Or how often they’ve pretended not to notice the chaotic state of your guest bathroom? Surely there’s a calculator for this somewhere.
But really, the safest bet is to slide an envelope across the table with a vague smile and say, “I wasn’t sure what to give you, but I hope this feels right.” That way, if it’s too little, it’s the thought that counts—and if it’s too much, well, now they have to clean extra carefully next year. Win-win!
