On 8 Dec 2006 08:22:21 -0800, "merryb" > wrote:

>
>jmcquown wrote:
>> merryb wrote:
>> >Anyhow, my boss and her
>> > husband, who also own the company, proceeded to pass out gifts. A few
>> > months ago, they had a party at their house,and they asked me to come
>> > over and prep some stuff for them. I used one of their aprons, the
>> > sandwich board type that ties at the sides, and commented on it. She
>> > said what color would you like?So, I recieved a nice red one in my
>> > package, along with the Penzey's gift box for Bakers, and a check for
>> > a months salary.Wow(refer back to name of this thread)!
>>
>> Well, that's nice for sure! But they did wrangle you into coming over to
>> prep food for a party you weren't invited to. So of course you should be
>> paid for that. And of course you should be given a little something; a
>> Penzey's gift box is nice
>>
>> I was once sent home from work packing a huge ham. The boss' mom insisted
>> everyone needed a ham. LOL
>>
>> Jill
>No, they hired me and paid me well. He used to be a cook, and it was
>his idea to get the Penzeys- last year I recieved the Mexican gift box.

They sound terrific, Merryb. It's a wonderful thing to work for
people you like and respect, and who treat you in kind.

TammyM