Christmas Dilemma

Fire them both just before Christmas and save some money. That's how we do things over here.

</sarcasm>

I agree about going with your wife's idea. I hear that women are more holographically minded especially when it comes to social nuances (admittedly, this could be part of a campaign of disinformation). But I would also ask, "What about something for J?"

I just had, as usual, a brilliant idea. He could move to Mexico, like so many of our manufacturing businesses, where the labour costs are much lower, letting him. not only lessen the initial expense drop substantially but the bonus money would too. Boy, did I miss my calling or what?

@rookie54 said
CUT THE BABY IN HALF


seriously now,
do exactly as yer wife suggests
whatever she wants to happen is what happens

yes, yer prolly generally averagely correct this will be seen along gender lines and you must pay attention to the goddess

this is not a financial matter

Give it to charity.

@great-big-stees said
Perhaps "bump" the bonus up by half again and then split it?

Edit: Why not approach the two ladies and explain your dilemma and see what they say.

@wolfgang59 said
For the past three years we have given our maid a
Christmas bonus/box/present of NZ$500. Since March
she has been job-sharing with her mum-in-law (15 hrs
a week each).

So I innocently say to my wife;
"We'll be giving P & J $250 each for Christmas."
Well ... it was as if I had suggested a murder!

"We always give "P" $500!" she said.
"$250 will be insulting"
...[text shortened]... " and what should we give "J"?

(I'm inclined to think this will split along male/female lines ..)

@Ghost-of-a-Duke
Now that is smart. I'll see if Mrs Wolf approves!

@the-gravedigger said
I give all my servants half a day holiday on Christmas day.

@wolfgang59 said
@Ghost-of-a-Duke
Now that is smart. I'll see if Mrs Wolf approves!

@very-rusty said
I have a feeling she will not approve!



-VR

@wolfgang59 said
For once you are correct.
I am resigned to $500 & $250.
But thanks to all who validated my view of $250 each.

@caesar-salad said
You should fire them both and divorce your wife. Bunch of conniving leeches.

@wolfgang59 said
For the past three years we have given our maid a
Christmas bonus/box/present of NZ$500. Since March
she has been job-sharing with her mum-in-law (15 hrs
a week each).

So I innocently say to my wife;
"We'll be giving P & J $250 each for Christmas."
Well ... it was as if I had suggested a murder!

"We always give "P" $500!" she said.
"$250 will be insulting"
...[text shortened]... " and what should we give "J"?

(I'm inclined to think this will split along male/female lines ..)