Hi everyone, I think I posted a thread similar to this last year, but I'm in a bit of a different situation now and need some advice.
Recently, I met my boss's boss in person for the first time. I've been putting in a lot of hours lately and contributing a lot to a big client-facing project, and he took me aside and gave me a very, very generous gift from the company as appreciation for all the extra work I've put in. No one got bonuses this year, and I was asked not to mention it to anyone. My boss also knows about it, and asked me if I had been in to see his boss and smiled, etc. If you've read my other threads about my job and how miserable I've been, this pretty much made me explode with happiness as I finally feel appreciated and noticed for all the work I do. Honestly got a little emotional over it.
But anyway, the point is the gift is so nice that I feel bad not reciprocating. I know it's not a personal thing and it was from the company, but I feel that I want to send them(boss + his boss) some kind of gift. Last year I believe I was told I was not obligated to give my boss a gift though he sent me a small gift card, but this gift is considerably larger to the point that I almost feel guilty. Do you think it would be appropriate to send something? If so, what? I would not be able to give this gift in person as I won't be down in the office again for a few months. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!
Recently, I met my boss's boss in person for the first time. I've been putting in a lot of hours lately and contributing a lot to a big client-facing project, and he took me aside and gave me a very, very generous gift from the company as appreciation for all the extra work I've put in. No one got bonuses this year, and I was asked not to mention it to anyone. My boss also knows about it, and asked me if I had been in to see his boss and smiled, etc. If you've read my other threads about my job and how miserable I've been, this pretty much made me explode with happiness as I finally feel appreciated and noticed for all the work I do. Honestly got a little emotional over it.
But anyway, the point is the gift is so nice that I feel bad not reciprocating. I know it's not a personal thing and it was from the company, but I feel that I want to send them(boss + his boss) some kind of gift. Last year I believe I was told I was not obligated to give my boss a gift though he sent me a small gift card, but this gift is considerably larger to the point that I almost feel guilty. Do you think it would be appropriate to send something? If so, what? I would not be able to give this gift in person as I won't be down in the office again for a few months. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks!