When I worked in corporate America, the company
Christmas party was not to be missed! The food and prizes were worth spending
more time with a cast of characters disguised as coworkers. Recently, a Baltimore
real estate company handed out more than ten million dollars in Christmas
bonuses to its employees. After that story broke, I wonder how many people
applied to St. John Properties. How can any employer top that?
Once when I worked at a radio station, management
gave away big electronic gifts at a festive gathering.
My last employer that hosted Christmas parties asked
employees whether they wanted a holiday party or gift cards. Talk about take
the money and run, the gift cards won out. Since I’m self-employed as an author,
I miss out on those holiday parties.
Then last year, my church hosted a Christmas
gala. We dressed up, played games, won prizes, ate well, and smiled for the
cameras. Now, it’s an annual event. The highlight of the night was taking
pictures that created priceless memories. Two church members who we call
“saints” were in many photos in 2018, both passed away unexpectedly earlier this
year. As we celebrate the holidays, remember we only get one life. Be thankful,
kind to strangers and enjoy family while we have them.
Merry Christmas to all.
Check out our selfies and photos on Facebook at
#BTCgala2019.
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Pat Simmons has penned more thirty plus titles. She is a
self-proclaimed genealogy sleuth who is passionate about casting her ancestors in
starring roles. She is a three-time recipient of the RSJ Emma Rodgers Award for
Best Inspirational Romance. Pat describes the evidence of the gift of the Holy
Ghost as a life-altering experience. She has been a featured speaker and
workshop presenter at various venues. Pat has converted her sofa-strapped
sports fanatical husband into an amateur travel agent, untrained bodyguard, and
GPS-guided chauffeur. Pat holds a B.S. in mass communications from Emerson College in
Boston, Massachusetts. Visit her at www.patsimmons.net.
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I was a teacher and our department every year had a holiday party. It was so much fun. I miss those now that I'm self employed.
ReplyDeleteAs a writer, I'm self-employed too, Pat, so no holiday galas for me, either. However, my husband worked in corporate America, and we attended many parties. Such fun!
ReplyDeleteI know
DeleteI used to attend my hubby's office Christmas parties, but we both have been self-employed for years so the only office party we have is the one we have in our home.
ReplyDeleteHaha. Maybe I'll do that next year so fun--if the Lord wills
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