A netizen took Facebook page, Boom Go Employee to share a text conversation between them and their boss. Since now is MCO 2.0 gatherings are strictly not allowed. But Annual dinner is a annual thing, so what does the boss say?
The Boss said: ” This year we will have a virtual annual dinner in Zoom, remember to prepare your own food”
Staff : ” Noted”
Boss quite humorous sometimes. During pandemic, we should avoid doing any gathering.
Stay safe, take care.
The post went viral and garnered 3.4k responses and 4.5k shares.
The post read:
Staff A: Boss, Do we have an annual dinner this year?
Boss : Topic: virtual annual dinner
Time: 15 January 2021
Join Zoom meeting ( with details provided)
Please bring your own food to join. Thank you.
Staff A: noted
Staff B: noted
Staff C: noted
Somehow I think this topic resonates with a lot of people, as the annual dinner is something a lot of us looking forward to. A day that the company rewarding the staff with nice food, performance, and the lucky draw.
▼ You thought it’s a joke. No! a netizen said their company is doing the same – Zoom annual dinner
▼Every eating and toast in front of the zoom.
▼ One netizen said:” Own food? cup noodle can?”
▼ Some don’t mind if the company allowed them to claim for their meal～
▼ Some suggesting boss to order food via Grabfood/ Foodpanda. Boom goes Employee admin replied Boss will say, ” Prepare your own food is more healthy”
▼ One netizen said, “I don’t mind preparing my own meal as long as the boss doesn’t cancel the lucky draw session.”
▼ One is poking fun making a conversation between staff and boss.
Staff: Boss, how much is this year’s bonus?
Boss: This year I have prepared a virtual bonus, please fork out your own money
▼ One netizen also trying to ask the boss the same question. The colleague even offers to buy him nasi lemak.
▼However, some said times are bad. They don’t even dare to ask about the annual dinner. One adds on as long as not retrench by the company it’s good enough.
▼ Some netizens also poking fun said maybe in the future, team building and company trip will be in Zoom too.
What about you? Did your boss suggest any creative way of the annual dinner?
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Info via FB