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RE: What's cooking and why

in Galenkp's Stuff4 months ago

This is pretty awesome, I love the concept. I think team building things like this are super important and it's very frustrating and annoying how cultures change. My group I used to work with for many years, they had parties a few times a year as a way to say thank you to the people who worked with them day in and day out.

Restructuring happened and that group was out, and a new, bigger group came in. All of the parties stopped and the only "thank you" we got was a fucking Costco ice cream sandwich. It was such a slap in the face and along with many other changes, completely ruined the atmosphere of the place and the best people left.

If I ever get back to working in an office setting, I will definitely be doing something like this!

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Companies and businesses make cut backs in areas like this thinking they're better off but I don't think they are; a happier, more engaged and connected team is always going to outperform the opposite.

The team I work with are pretty good, all friendly and willing to pitch in over and above the minimum and I think that's because of things like this...no Costco ice cream sandwiches in sight!