Blissful December, Rockstars!!
Wow, everyone. Insane to assume that we’ve already made yet one more journey across the Zodiac! I’m certain you’re all exhausted—there are mega EOY vibes within the C-suite, imagine me!
And whenever you work in Tech, EOY means one factor: It’s time to par-tay.
You’re most likely considering, “A get together? In this financial system?” I get it. We’ve needed to tighten our belts round right here these days to arrange for a attainable r***ssion, and it’s been robust on everybody in our massive household of scrappy, can-do drawback solvers. (Shout out to the Dev Workforce for donating all of the time beyond regulation!)
Regardless of all of it, it’s time for an EPIC end-of-the-year, MULTI-location BLOWOUT.
We could not have a Folks & Tradition workforce anymore, and there might not be a “finances” for this type of factor—however I obtained you. Name me the Can-Do-in-Chief, as a result of yours really deliberate and funded a complete night of nonstop enjoyable. It’s gonna be an evening to recollect. It’s additionally required.
The par-tay kicks off subsequent Friday instantly after work. As soon as the clock hits 7 (or 8ish for the Devs), it’s time to rage: Sign off, silence your notifications, and commerce in your keyboard for a Solo cup. (Please present your individual Solo cup.)
First cease: the ready space in entrance of Reception close to the south elevator financial institution, aka The North Pole!! Don’t be late, as a result of we’re getting a go to from a sure dude in a crimson swimsuit.
Yep, to get us within the spirit, Santa himself might be sending one in every of his particular native helpers, Ron. Jolly ol’ Ron might be in da home for a full 20 minutes, and he’s contractually obligated to present an enormous “HO HO HO” if anybody drops 50 cents or extra in his donation bucket. Be certain to have these quarters helpful… in the event you’re on the good record. 😉
After Ron leaves, we’ll have one other particular customer: the Ghost of Firm Future (moi), who will lead a fast year-end huddle. This might be a zero-bad-news chat—in any case, it’s the season of giving, not taking! Actually (spoiler alert), some people are going to be given additional obligations of their stockings this yr!
After which, it’ll be time to feast—or ought to I say fiesta?! We’ll transfer as one to Chipotle (solely a 15- to 16-minute stroll), the place everybody will get their VERY OWN entrée and loads of water. Begin planning your order now, protecting in thoughts that for r***ssion causes, steak, chips and guac is not going to be on the menu.
As soon as we’ve reached the authorized cutoff for loitering, we’ll move round a number of bottles of Baileys Irish Cream (don’t neglect your Solo cup!) earlier than the actual magic begins on the subsequent vacation spot: a comfy winter bonfire, full with leisure!
Each final one in every of us is hopping on good ol’ public transport and reconvening within the airport industrial park, the place the courageous boys/volunteers from Ladder No. 42 have agreed to host an ~unique~ demonstration of how rapidly outdated Christmas timber can burn.
After which, prepare for a really particular, non-public vacation live performance courtesy of The Lotus Constitution Academy Teen Women’ Bell Choir, starring Ruby, my neighbor’s daughter, who is outwardly a literal prodigy. The group has permission to remain up additional late and carry out their complete 90-minute repertoire only for our cheery little crew. How’s THAT for some tradition? R***ssion be damned!!
Know this, champions: I’m so, so pleased with you all and grateful to your laborious work. Every of you deserves to be celebrated on daily basis, and I respect you all understanding that instances are tight this yr. After a night like this, I do know we gained’t need to half methods. However, reality is, it’s our non-work buddies and households which might be most vital. You’ve all sacrificed a lot this yr, and also you deserve a while with them. I’ll must bounce to the close by terminal and catch a flight to my spouse’s household’s resort on Mykonos, so that you’ll every be accountable for making your individual approach house.
Thanks for all the things this yr, and ευτυχισμένο το νέο έτος!! (“Blissful New Yr” in Greek.)
– Boss Man
