Posted on 12/23/2002 2:16:09 PM PST by xzins
December 1st TO: ALL EMPLOYEES... I'm happy to inform you that the company Christmas Party will take place on December 23rd at Luigi's Open Pit Barbecue. There will be lots of spiked eggnog and a small band playing traditional carols. Employees are free to sing along. And don't be surprised if our CEO shows up dressed as Santa Claus to light the Christmas tree! Exchange of gifts among employees can be done at that time; however, no gift should be over $10. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Patty Lewis Human Resources Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------
December 2nd TO: ALL EMPLOYEES... In no way was yesterday's memo intended to exclude our Jewish employees. We recognize that Hanukkah is an important holiday that often coincides with Christmas (though unfortunately not this year). However, from now on we're calling it our "Holiday Party." The same policy applies to employees who are celebrating Kwanzaa at this time. There will be no Christmas tree and no Christmas carols sung. Happy Holidays to you and your family.! Patty Lewis Human Resources Director ----------------------------------------------------------------------
December 3rd TO: ALL EMPLOYEES... Regarding the anonymous note I received from a member of Alcoholics Anonymous requesting a non-drinking table, I'm happy to accommodate this request, but, don't forget, if I put a sign on the table that reads, "AA Only," you won't be anonymous anymore. In addition, forget about the gifts exchange-no gifts will be allowed since the union members feel that $10 is too much money. Patty Lewis Human Researchers Director ---------------------------------------------------------------------
December 7th TO: ALL EMPLOYEES... I've arranged for members of Overeaters Anonymous to sit farthest from the dessert buffet and pregnant women closest to the restrooms. Gays are allowed to sit with each other. Lesbians do not have to sit with the gay men; each will have their table. Yes, there will be a flower arrangement for the gay men's table. Happy now? Patty Lewis Human Racehorses Director ----------------------------------------------------------------------
December 9th TO: ALL EMPLOYEES... People, people-nothing sinister was intended by wanting our CEO to play Santa Claus! Even if the anagram of "Santa" does happen to be "Satan," there is no evil connotation to our own "little man in a red suit." Patty Lewis Human Ratraces ----------------------------------------------------------------------
December 10th TO: ALL EMPLOYEES... Vegetarians-I've had it with you people!! We're going to hold this party at Luigi's Open Pit whether you like it or not, you can just sit at the table farthest from the "grill of death," as you put it, and you'll get salad bar only, including hydroponic tomatoes. But, you know, tomatoes have feelings, too. They scream when you slice them. I've heard them scream. I'm hearing them right now... Ha! I hope you all have a rotten holiday! Drive drunk and die, you hear me? The Witch from Hades ----------------------------------------------------------------------
December 14th TO: ALL EMPLOYEES... I'm sure I speak for all of us in wishing Patty Lewis a speedy recovery from her stress-related illness. I'll continue to forward your cards to her at the sanitarium. In the meantime, management has decided to cancel our Holiday Party and give everyone the afternoon of the 23rd off with full pay. Terri Bishop Acting Human Resources Director
My favorite part:
"no gifts will be allowed since the union members feel that $10 is too much money."
Good grief.
CD
There was a TV ad this year for (?) that showed a coach having all the religions present for the blessing before game.
That's basically (though unofficially) the way things are done at Ford in Dearborn.
When I was there, on the last day of work before Christmas break everyone left early, maybe by 2pm or so, or before if they felt like it. A management person sometimes even would go around and basically kick out anyone who wasn't leaving.
Though what's funny about this "policy" is that the only employees who got the benefit of an aftenoon off with pay were the ones who came to work that day instead of taking a vacation day.
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