We Don’t Like To, Anymore!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
November 20, 2018 4:17am CST
Last year, we had our Christmas decorating contest at the office. I even posted pictures here .
It was stressing actually.
So, two weeks ago, there was a memo that we will have a Christmas decorating contest again.
Everybody reacted negatively. We all don’t want it anymore!
The theme is Candyland.
No one has even started decorating, but we are all required to decorate.
Okay fine, if that’s what the mall manager wants.
With our department we will just have a simple "salago" (a native all branches tree) to be decorated with lollipops and candies in a small net pouch.
I will also bring the white Christmas lights I bought for the contest last year and put it in that small Christmas tree.
That’s it - less effort , less stress, because anyway consolation price is PhP1,000.00 ($18.86). So we will spend less than that.
Maybe for some of you who are creative, what else can you suggest for us to decorate at our department - themed candyland?
Note: picture is from google
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Nov 18
@amadeo Salago is a small.tree that has thin branches. The leaves wete pulled out so it will all just be branches and be made a.Christmas tree. Then , we paint it white or just the tree's color minus the bark which is somewhat cream. Then we decorate. It's a lot cheaper than those commercial Chriatmas trees sold in malls. 
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
You better hire Miss Arbie to do your decoration and give her a big lollipop as "balato" when you win :)
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
@sunrisefan By the way, how's the typhoon there. Here, it was rainy the whole day yesterday. Now it is sunny.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD Hahaha! That's the plan of the mall manager LOL!
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
20 Nov 18
I always get enthused to put up Christmas decorations. Sad that you are less enthusiastic this year. Will you have decorations in your home?
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@allknowing (130067)
• India
21 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD "gay brother - in - law" needs an explanation
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
@allknowing Don't you know what a gay person is. He is a she.
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@Letranknight2015 (51490)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
Don't the management have any better things to do? there was already a Christmas Decoration contest, it's really going to affect your work over there.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
And HR should have first asked each department head if they can still do it, considering that November is a busy month for things to be done in the mall in preparation for Christmas time.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
My other staff told me this morning that he will do the decorations he has in his mind. Materials will be the scraps from his cousin-in-law's printing shop. I told him go for it.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
Because thinking and doing the decors is stressing. I don't want stress. Besides, my department - Procurement is busy with requests for Christmas.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
You have a vivid memory! 
Indeed, now that I head the procurement department were requests are always rush, I decided for a non-fuzz decoration.
The rest is a big tarpaulin c/o of my staff, whose cousin is one of our supplier for Tarps making, sponsored by them.
Indeed, now that I head the procurement department were requests are always rush, I decided for a non-fuzz decoration.
The rest is a big tarpaulin c/o of my staff, whose cousin is one of our supplier for Tarps making, sponsored by them. 1 person likes this
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
20 Nov 18
Yes we sometimes get it to easy way. The first time was excitement but the succeeding are not.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
Yes, that is true and I so agree with you.
Christmas is busy for the employees and the decorating time is during breaks and after office. I would rather go home early and rest at home than be decorating still at the office.
Simple decors will do.
Christmas is busy for the employees and the decorating time is during breaks and after office. I would rather go home early and rest at home than be decorating still at the office.
Simple decors will do.@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
@ilocosboy The first prize is 5k , 2nd 4k and third 3k. Never mind if I am so stressed thinking of what to decorate and preparing them. 
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
It just okay if the prize is 20k or higher, but 1k is too low for the given effort and artistry.
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@Kasjnak (4492)
• Romania
20 Nov 18
You know, even the best thing in the world can turn into the worst if you are forced to do it. Guess you should try to make the best of it, don't think too much about that.
As for the decorations, I can't help, I only set up the Christmas tree with my wife and that's pretty much it.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
That's okay, friend.
One of my staff asked my permission for him to make the decorations. So, I am happy but told him, I can't help. He said it's okay. He has an idea so I give the floor to him.
The consolation price that will be given he said , will be for our departments' happy night at the grill station of the mall.
One of my staff asked my permission for him to make the decorations. So, I am happy but told him, I can't help. He said it's okay. He has an idea so I give the floor to him.
The consolation price that will be given he said , will be for our departments' happy night at the grill station of the mall. 1 person likes this
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Nov 18
I'm sorry it's mandatory, it should be something enjoyable-not forced. I hope you come up with something easier this year. :)
@wolfgirl569 (94747)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Nov 18
Just keep it simple and relaxed. What you mentioned may be enough for all of you.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Nov 18
Well, I think since it's from Goggle, where most likely my officemates will look for "ideas", I am sure there will be some who will copy it already. 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
21 Nov 18
Thank you. I think so too.
That is why, I already told everyone that we will be having real lollipops, marshmallows and little chocolates as decors for our small Christmas tree. They all heard me and that served as a warning for those who will copy. 
That is why, I already told everyone that we will be having real lollipops, marshmallows and little chocolates as decors for our small Christmas tree. They all heard me and that served as a warning for those who will copy. 1 person likes this
