Holiday Party? Use It To Encourage Your Career… Not Kill It!

As the season has begun to swing in full effect, I hope, for your sake, I’m not too late in posting this Holiday Party post! If I may remind you of one thing… no matter how close you think you are (like family!!) to your company, they are the ones that cut your pay check. You are a liability to them.  You’re a friend until you do something of devastation! Don’t test the waters at the Holiday company party!!

You can take advantage of the office party to have some fun and advance your career or misbehave and cripple your career. Here are some basic rules to survive and thrive at any company-sponsored party.

  • Do remember that although office parties are intended as social events to rewardemployees and raise morale, they remain strictly business events. Do act as though your behavior is being observed every minute (because it probably is)

Your $10 “Secret Santa” Shopping List

In these politically-correct, economically-challenging times, buying the perfect holiday gifts for coworkers is more difficult than ever.  But before you cross the line and join the cubicle grinch, check out our list of Jobacle-approved holiday gifts for your office buds that are both neutral and cheap – and guaranteed to be appreciated.  Brush up on The Rules of Office Gift Giving  and go buy these today! Most gifts are under $10.  Add your holiday gift ideas for coworkers in the comments section.  If you dare to go shopping, get a full list of Black Friday 2011 deals by clicking here!

AromaGo
Are those essential oils in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?  The clever gang at AromaGo have taken the pocket-size shape of Chapstick and turned it into a personal, on-demand  aromatherapy session.  Lavendar/Vanilla will help coworkers relax when the boss demands answers; the Peppermint/Eucalyptus will help workers get through the afternoon blues.  Perfect for any desk, but be warned…you’ll find yourself going to your nose more often than a cokehead.

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