I actually had a separate budget each month for these very things. From wrapping paper to cookies, I can't say no to either the moms or the kids. The moms are trying to help out their child's preschool or troop...how can I say no to that?
I decided to set aside $15 a month for these types of purchases, and it saved me the aggravation of not having money or buying too much...plus it made me feel good that I could buy a roll of wrapping paper or a box of cookies and contribute to someone's office birthday party guilt-free. For me, the act of being prepared and planning for these inevitable fundraising events and office parties helped take the annoyance-factor out and let me keep being the nice, friendly, team-playing co-worker!
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I actually had a separate budget each month for these very things. From wrapping paper to cookies, I can't say no to either the moms or the kids. The moms are trying to help out their child's preschool or troop...how can I say no to that?
I decided to set aside $15 a month for these types of purchases, and it saved me the aggravation of not having money or buying too much...plus it made me feel good that I could buy a roll of wrapping paper or a box of cookies and contribute to someone's office birthday party guilt-free. For me, the act of being prepared and planning for these inevitable fundraising events and office parties helped take the annoyance-factor out and let me keep being the nice, friendly, team-playing co-worker!
January 29, 2009 - 4:00pmThis Comment
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