The all new miscellaneous dilemmas thread

[Champ]

I went looking for a thread to post this dilemma but couldnt find one that wasnt specific with a poll attached, so I'm starting a new that can then be used for others' current or future dilemmas

 

My current dilemma that I am seeking advice on is this

 

As I havent shut up about I broke my shoulder a couple of weeks ago and have been signed off work for 4 weeks, only because I plea bargained with the GP who wanted to sign me off for 6!

 

I'm not ill, I just cant drive and currently cant use the phone or use the pc very well. Anyway, I logged on to my work email this morning to find that my boss has sent out an email about a collection for a card and present for me. I'm so embarrassed (its self-inflicted..I fell off my bike, for God's sake) but is it very bad manners to get in touch and say I really dont want it or do I just accept anything (assuming anyone responds) graciously.

 

Help please GF ers

[Elmyn Noos]

I went looking for a thread to post this dilemma but couldnt find one that wasnt specific with a poll attached, so I'm starting a new that can then be used for others' current or future dilemmas

 

My current dilemma that I am seeking advice on is this

 

As I havent shut up about I broke my shoulder a couple of weeks ago and have been signed off work for 4 weeks, only because I plea bargained with the GP who wanted to sign me off for 6!

 

I'm not ill, I just cant drive and currently cant use the phone or use the pc very well. Anyway, I logged on to my work email this morning to find that my boss has sent out an email about a collection for a card and present for me. I'm so embarrassed (its self-inflicted..I fell off my bike, for God's sake) but is it very bad manners to get in touch and say I really dont want it or do I just accept anything (assuming anyone responds) graciously.

 

Help please GF ers

 

I'm hovering over the neg button because this is a no-brainer. Free stuff. Take it.

 

On the plus side, you've reminded me of a thread I started ages ago that I can update.

[Captain Turdseye]

Free stuff. Take it.

 

And if you're adamant you don't want it, send it to me.

[PestiRed]

It's not about the undoubtedly crap present you are going to get. It's about them feeling good about themselves and having a little work community that makes the day a little more bearable

 

Suck it up, smile and say it's just what you always wanted when they give you an egg-timer shaped like a broken bicycle

[Trumo]

Just accept the set of stabilisers and see the funny side of it. Job done.

[Champ]

Not a dilemma for anyone else then?

[Pony Princess]

I didn't read what the dilemma is, but I'm going with 'blast it with piss'

[Stouffer]

They're not getting you a gift because your a clumsy douche, they're getting you it to let you know they care.

[Champ]

It's not about the undoubtedly crap present you are going to get. It's about them feeling good about themselves and having a little work community that makes the day a little more bearable

 

Suck it up, smile and say it's just what you always wanted when they give you an egg-timer shaped like a broken bicycle

Like I said, it just feels very odd. What I didnt mention was that in the weeks prior to my accident I was being treated for depression (which in part explains the amount of time I've been spending on here...because I wasnt going out anywhere else!) but carried on going to work (with the amazing support of colleagues) and then just as I'm starting to feel better I go and do this to myself and they're organising a whip round!

 

Btw, I texted one of my work friends. She says I have no choice either!

[Stouffer]

Bang on there Stouff' you darn sexy mofo.

[Bogman]

smash his back doors in

[Champ]

smash his back doors in

Is this your advice to me? Hmm...

[JohnnyH]

Doing stuff like that makes the people doing it feel good about themselves also. Let them do it and thank everyone for their kind gesture. So much shit in world, let people be nice when they and you can.

[magicrat]

Be totally dishonest to accept a gift under such circumstances especially in these hard imes when money is so tight . Some people might go hungry as a result .

On the other hand a freebie is a freebie !

[PestiRed]

Like I said' date=' it just feels very odd. What I didnt mention was that in the weeks prior to my accident I was being treated for depression (which in part explains the amount of time I've been spending on here...because I wasnt going out anywhere else!) but carried on going to work (with the amazing support of colleagues) and then just as I'm starting to feel better I go and do this to myself and they're organising a whip round!

 

Btw, I texted one of my work friends. She says I have no choice either![/quote']

 

Sorry to hear about the depression, hope it's improving. Good to hear that you have a great team around you, I would happily murder most of my colleagues at the moment so appreciate them and let them look after you

[Bogman]

Is this your advice to me? Hmm...

 

Standard GF answer.

[Bjornebye]

dilemma - taking the missus out tonight for dinner, i'm meeting her out at half 7 and have already had a few beers , do i jump in the shower then chill for a bit or do i carry on drinking and turn up potentially a bit pissed? well... drunk.. i know what i wanna do but - arr fuck it.

[Champ]

Standard GF answer.

A bit of girl on girl action? I'd never thought about her like that before!

[Alan Sex]

Are they clubbing together to get you a midget prossie? I'm sure you could stoop that low just this once.

[Dave D]

I went looking for a thread to post this dilemma but couldnt find one that wasnt specific with a poll attached, so I'm starting a new that can then be used for others' current or future dilemmas

 

My current dilemma that I am seeking advice on is this

 

As I havent shut up about I broke my shoulder a couple of weeks ago and have been signed off work for 4 weeks, only because I plea bargained with the GP who wanted to sign me off for 6!

 

I'm not ill, I just cant drive and currently cant use the phone or use the pc very well. Anyway, I logged on to my work email this morning to find that my boss has sent out an email about a collection for a card and present for me. I'm so embarrassed (its self-inflicted..I fell off my bike, for God's sake) but is it very bad manners to get in touch and say I really dont want it or do I just accept anything (assuming anyone responds) graciously.

 

Help please GF ers

 

Not with you

 

This isnt a dilemma at all? If you made that call I would suggest you may be faced with a very different dilemma

[halewood pete]

accept it in the spirit its meant,nobody has to contribute ,their choice.

I seem to recall a certain person on here greatly involved in a wonderful gesture recently involving a wedding gift to a forumite,a stranger to most of us apart from his posts,and he did ok.people are good by and large,so just accept anything your workmates decide to do for you,

Oh,and get well soon !

[Champ]

accept it in the spirit its meant,nobody has to contribute ,their choice.

I seem to recall a certain person on here greatly involved in a wonderful gesture recently involving a wedding gift to a forumite,a stranger to most of us apart from his posts,and he did ok.people are good by and large,so just accept anything your workmates decide to do for you,

Oh,and get well soon !

Exactly. Col's situation puts this entirely into perspective. I fell off my bike, I hurt myself, its not a big deal. I'll be back before they get their shit together to buy me a card. Ungrateful cow?

[Lee909]

I'm sure whatever they get you can be re-wrapped a d given away to a unliked family member at Xmas

[Elmyn Noos]

By the way, your boss wants to fuck you.

[Champ]

By the way' date=' your boss wants to fuck you.[/quote']

 

To quote Colin, raving hetero, me