https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:34:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1346697 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 15:05:57 +0000 808love 1346697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only buy it if I can really use it or want it. I exercise my right to say no to peer pressure. I do feel a little bad though. My coworkers even do their side business catalogs too, like jewelry, bags...like what Tupperware used to be. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1346660 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:58:14 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1346660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't feel obligated. People set out a catalog or order form in the break room/kitchen. Most of the stuff is crap and I'd rather donate cash if they just asked me. Unless it's girl scout cookies -- I'm ALL about girl scout cookies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1346586 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:45:36 +0000 Sapphiresun 1346586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're also not really allowed to fundraise for our children at work. Once in a while there's a form or box of chocolate bars discreetly left in the lunch room or something, but not allowed to approach directly, and anybody in a management position is not allowed to at all.</p> <p>That said, I still get hit up quite frequently for other various causes that our agency itself is supporting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1346371 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:06:15 +0000 sunshineandsushi 1346371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: Hilarious!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1346337 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:58:48 +0000 BananaPancakes 1346337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always buy something small. I don't feel obligated, but I like to help kids out. I know it's a pain for them, but everything is underfunded these days and I like to hope if they're joining sports then at least they're doing something active and staying out of trouble. And schools always need help. I just bought GS cookies last week, but there's only one other employee in the office anymore, so I don't get asked often. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1346335 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:58:37 +0000 Boogs 1346335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: That should be a rule everywhere! I'm for fundraising, but it's such a turn off when it's shoved in your face. </p> <p>And no, I don't ever want to pay $15 for one roll of wrapping paper...you're literally ripping up dollar bills when you use it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1346295 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:52:33 +0000 Alivoo01 1346295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: HAHAHAHAHAHA! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1346067 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:57:42 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1346067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I use this rule with the GS hanging out at Publix. Your mom may have been a scout, but you little girl in your green uniform need to speak up if you want to sell me something. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345991 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:43:28 +0000 Anagram 1345991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i don't mind when these catalogs or whatever are set out in the teacher's lounge (same with my coworkers who sell Avon or those jewelry things or whatever). That way, people who want to buy can, but there's no pressure.</p> <p>Honestly, I've never been pressured at work--- guess im lucky!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345952 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:37:07 +0000 Mamaof2 1345952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: haha You need one of these signs </p> [attach=4342/14/mzejlv.570x517.il_570xN_511102304_972y.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345909 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:26:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1345909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really try to limit it. Especially if I don't know the kid or if its the parent selling for the kid. </p> <p>Most of those fundraisers do accept donations and that way you know the school is getting 100%. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345907 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:26:04 +0000 looch 1345907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a rule that I will only buy something if the kid approaches me directly, because that takes an incredible amount of committment to their cause. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345898 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:24:33 +0000 mrsjyw 1345898@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only buy from one of my BFF at work. His kids are so sweet and we love GS cookies. I do feel obligated to buy the BS popcorn though since we don't like it much! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345890 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:22:35 +0000 autumnlove 1345890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never buy anything unless it is $1-$2 candy bars... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345885 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:21:30 +0000 twodoghouse 1345885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ALWAYS buy stuff that coworkers/their kids are selling. I'm trying to limit it recently, though, to one order per child. So if your kid is in cheerleading and band and church group, I'm not going to buy something every single time. It's sort of working out... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345870 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:18:55 +0000 blackbird 1345870@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They're actually not allowed here! You cannot fundraise! It's GREAT. If someone is selling something, it gets around but they cannot come to you and harass you. They can set a sheet out, but they can't bug you! It's freaking awesome. I don't want to buy your shitty ass frozen pizzas or cookie dough or overpriced wrapping paper or magazines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345864 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:17:44 +0000 Dandelion 1345864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dad and mom used to bring a box of candy bars to sell for us at work...but never anything out of a catalog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345844 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:14:22 +0000 MamaMoose 1345844@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>These make me crazy. Unless you have thin mints, I don't want to buy your crap! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345839 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:13:42 +0000 woodentulip 1345839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never used to, and now I am at home...but with my daughter in public school, and being on the parent council, I have seen how poorly funded they are! I always encourage my husband to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-fundraisers-in-the-workplace#post-1345831 Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:12:18 +0000 Alivoo01 1345831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When your co-workers bring in their kid's school fundraisers, do you feel obligated to buy something?</p> <p>I do! I try to find something useful, but it's hard to! Plus, they're ridiculously priced... </p>