This year’s Valentine season wasn’t celebrated but was memorable for me especially at my workplace. I’m most elated because I also used it as a platform to tell my colleagues about the Local Guides program.
I didn’t go to places neither did I visit or hang out with friends; but still it was superb.
This was how it went. On Monday (10th February, 2019), I went round each offices and made every staff to pick a name from the box just like casting a lot. So every staff picked a name that they were supposed to buy a gift for and give on Valentine’s Day
Since we had different staff with their personality and class. People wished they were picked by a higher class while some wished not to be picked by a lower class staff. Very funny right! All the same, the picking was done and the D- day came to pass.
On 14th February which was the Valentine’s day. I went for Morning Mass and then waited for 9am which was the supposed time for us to meet at the hall.
I was really impressed by the number of people who showed up. Infact, each member of staff participated in the Valentine surprise bash. Since I was the coordinator of the programme, I also reminded everyone of the need to really participate in the local guides programme and the essence to use the opportunity of travelling/ visit to add places on the map, make reviews and even add photos too.
When the exchange of gift started, everyone wanted to know what he/she received. It was fun. And the most interesting thing about it was that our supervisors, directors and even Managing Director (MD) also participated in it. It was all fun and great.
After the exchange of gift, the MD congratulated for the initiative and thanked all members of staff for their active participation. In response, he offered individual gifts (drinks) to everyone in the company. It was really a great experience and I was so happy about the success.
After the exchange, those on red attire took group photographs posing with their gifts and sharing their experiences.
I am proud of where I work because it makes me feel at home. My office creates this special serenity, warmth, joy and very healthy environment for me and for my colleagues too.
Please local guides, @Sagir , you could share your experience of Valentine and also about your office. THANK YOU! DANKE! MER BEAUCOUP! GRACIAS. @U-royFelixA , @HelloSamsonR , @OkekeNkiruka , @Martin245 , @EmekaUlor , @KarenVChin , @TraciC , @Chomy @Flozy