Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas! We here at APC are wishing you a wonderful holiday season.
This is the time of year we give gifts, and if you’re not good at it, it can be a struggle. A popular Facebook post by Tanner Mullen offers a guide on what to give your employees. Tanner generously gave us permission to publish the best answers to this question:
If you were a painter working for a successful painting business, what type of Christmas present would you want?
“I hand out gifts, cash at our annual Christmas dinner. Without my guys I’m going nowhere.” – Edward R. Speyer
“New truck” – Jim Brown
“A cash bonus would be my first thought. Drill set, level 5 tools, new brushes … first choice is definitely money.”
“Last year I got $1,300.” – Mauricio Villeda
“A week’s pay is fair.” – Josh Mossman
“A contractor Graco spray gun.” – Jason Immerman
“I want an all-expenses paid trip with my boss to PCA EXPO. Knowledge is power.” – Todd Hill.
“A secure job next year.” – Keith Cvelbar
“Work in January and February!” – Gabe Valdez
“Nothing! I would be grateful for giving me the opportunity to work and provide for my family, which is the most valuable gift of all!” – Jorge Cast
“Grocery gift card and company branded hoodie.” – Kathy McNeil-Zorko
“A week paid is enough. Never had that when I was an employee. The most I got was a $100 tip from my ex-boss.” – Rafael Luna
“ A good culture.” – Chris Petkau
“Recognition and appreciation.” – Shaun Landi
“Company hi-viz jacket, or useful tools.” – Alexis Poirier
“If the business is successful and the recipient is a key contributor to that success, a substantial cash bonus over $1,000 would make sense – it’s a write-off anyways.” Joe Perrino
“Used to get $200 Thanksgiving and $500 back in 2015 on Christmas from a small company in Florida.” – John Salvatore Fusco
“A real big sprayer.” – Bradley White
“A new paint brush!” – Jenna Sheehan
“Pay for at least three days off on vacation somewhere he/she can relax and recharge with the family. Plus cash!” – Jacobo Bautista
“Steak dinner and extra money.” – Andrew Michelle
“I’ve done gifts in the past. They aren’t super well received compared to just giving money.” – Jonathan Whitacre
“Pizza party and Buffalo wings,” – Jon DiBart
“New spray, a company vehicle, a jobsite radio, PTO.” – Ray Rodgers
“Home Depot card $500.” – Sellav Luis
“Paint backpack (Purdy’s is pretty great)! Maybe loaded with some new brushes. Unless two weeks off (during the holidays) is an option!” – Ho Rai Phuk
“I am doing paid time off from the 25th to the 1st.” – Brynn Haley
“ I just listen and learn, that’s a solid gift. Anything else is a bonus.” – John Adams
