Unexpected gifts at work?

[GoodSteward]

So, I got this while I was at work today. I have spent a lot of time working with this lady and her husband who work remotely for our company. Many computer issues, but I finally solved them.

Awesome surprise. Anybody else ever got something like this from a client, customer, co-worker?

Not sure if it will come to pass but I was told by someone else this morning I would be getting something from them as well for all my help. lol

[StormRichards]

No, but dinner is at your place tonight!!!

[Drake3287]

Reminds me of a funny story. After we moved into our current home we had a Christmas Lobster Gram (8 Lobsters) sent to our house for the old property owner. Being the honest guy that I am, I some how tracked down the old owner and got his Lobster package to him. (He was nice enough to give us 2 of them).

The following Christmas, yet again this same Lobster package was sent to our house. Unfortunately for him, this time it became our Christmas dinner.

Haven't seen a package since!

[sv2007]

Thanks them for their gift, but also ask them to email/tell your manager about your work.

[HundredK]

I think it's very common to give/receive gifts in the workplace. Depending on your circumstances, you may need to be careful about accepting gifts that are of a certain value. But yeah, especially around the holidays, I think gifts are abundant especially if you are self employed.

[97guns]

the last job i had i worked for a family run business and they were pretty good at giving stuff out. girl scout cookies when their nieces were selling, 2# box of See's candy and huge basket of goodies for christmas, turkey and all the fixins for thanksgiving, multiple pizza parties throughout the year and a free case of beer every holiday off

i got a bottle of wine one time from a customer

[rennigade]

GoodSteward...this thread should be in the "everything else" category.

[QuarterMillionMan]

Someone used to send me these Harry & David royal Riviera pears. These pears are very fragrant and delicious. BTW those Omaha steaks looks like a winner. I've always wanted to try some.

https://www.harryanddavid.com/h/fruit-gift/pears?ref=bing_search_tm&utm_campaign=TM_-_Fruit&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=Harry_And_David_Pears&creative=8941305142&device=c&matchtype=e&flws_rd=1

[sblatner]

I used to be a travel agent. I arranged travel for the Worlds of Wonder Toy Company. One of my clients gave me a Teddy Ruxpin for helping him out. One of the nicest presents I have received!