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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I manage a team of 8. I don’t work in a sector where time off in the way suggested here is possible or where bonuses can be given, so whatever I do is out of pocket. That said, I like to do a gift card to some place everyone can find something—aka grocery, Target or Amazon. Are you telling me this is a bad idea?? [/quote]

Amazon is the best, followed by Target.

I don't like the "gift Visas/Mastercards".  They are sometimes a pain to activate.  And doing two payment methods at a register can be a nuisance (if your purchase costs more than the card has).  And they often have an activation fee to purchase.

Grocery is third because it is brand limited.  Sometimes I give gift cards to my town's indie grocery store but only to people who live and work in the town.  It sells alcohol and fancy bakery items so I figure $25 can get one nice table item.

Starbucks cards are nice as a thank you that can be passed on to others if the recipient doesn't use them.  I've had two in the last ten years.  I don't do Starbucks but my work has a place.  I used one to buy breakfast for a coworker and a tea for myself when we had a working meeting.

Regarding alcohol, I also don't drink.   I received a bottle of champagne once and turned into champagne sorbet.  Which was good once.[/quote]

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