Respectfully, workplaces need to ban secret Santa

Why would I want to buy gifts for someone I don’t even like? [View in browser](=.ppiTvUq2V1SBajtktyXCdSHaLEzxUXXqmk2r5_D_guc) [Zikoko Daily] 14 December, 2022 Hey . Dammy’s secret Santa article reminded me how my former workplace would force us to buy gifts for each other. My argument then is my argument now: Have I even bought Christmas clothes that you’re expecting me to buy gifts for someone I may or may not like? Make it make sense. Tife Editor In This Letter: - 1 [Why workplaces need to ban secret Santa](=.JTHaJPMYmQqjUKmZQacPAzB7K20piDZwxsX0xHXZtZg) - 2 [The best under-₦10k Christmas gift ideas for your coworkers](=.dfSJwj2gSraaUhQKeIDiYfQYoWzi90fE5iB1AeTM1eM) - 3 [Perfectionism is ruining my life](=.NaJLPQxLZoum-hxuF0z9V7j4qAhCzfUO6LXqgwHqmJk) WHAT SHE SAID My Ten-Year Plan Was to Become a Lagos Babe =.9nrwwEXBrNPVj5_Rms6fYOIVsy_jlw6SDHyTr-N7jec The subject for this #ZikokoWhatSheSaid is Oghosasere, a 25-year-old Nigerian woman. She talks about her complicated relationship with her parents in Benin, changing her identity to fit into the Lagos scene and finally reaching a short-lived bad b!tch status. Here’s an excerpt from the story: “No one could pronounce Oghosasere, so I had to change my name. The kids at school were mean. My classmates called me a village girl because I could only speak Pidgin English. Saying things like “How far?” or “Wetin” got me a good beating from my aunt too. Trying to become a Lagos girl took a toll on my confidence.” [Continue reading her story](=.sBcgCw6wYjdr6LejfF9s4CMTivprptkTTdwW1nZpRD8) =.Pvxs-exnJpNBOP9GgUfslC7YHhZ1S00XQE-monj1agc Create delightful, in-person payment experiences with Paystack Terminal. 👉🏾 [Get your Terminal →](=.bQ2UXMXH1x0oPEYafYkOgmjGLFgsMrJL_aWR2V3ZOnA) This is partner content. *We'll be tweeting answers to this on our Twitter account at noon, so feel free to tweet us your answers with the hashtag [#ZikokoDailyQuiz](#) --> Zikoko Daily's Top 3 Why workplaces need to ban secret Santa First of all, is it in this economy, where there’s no difference between the cost of bread and a human kidney, that someone will be buying unnecessary gifts? [Let’s stop this madness](=.iE6h1zOKBEreQRXMXxeAEBReShnGO7Ow9stD8ZjIolE) --------------------------------------------------------------- The best under-₦10k Christmas gift ideas for your coworkers If you can’t ban secret Santa entirely, at least know the gifts that won’t tear your pocket. These gift ideas are perfect for the financially less privileged who still want to look like ballers. [These gifts will preserve your street cred](=.l6u7ME81M9w2omN1Kcy5L3ADz_qyjElLFY2iYLLUT7w) --------------------------------------------------------------- Perfectionism is ruining my life Everyone wants a high achiever as a friend or employee, but Lynda is tired of her perfectionist tendencies. Her high expectations affect her life and relationships negatively, but she’s still sceptical about seeking professional help. [Read her story](=.COh-QWxVuaLZLoFmOfoqcR1hXF0D5u9qXqMfXxKGRVE) Quiz Which Gen Z Slang Accurately Sums Up Your 2022? I took this quiz and got “the math ain’t mathing”. The absolute truth. [Take the quiz](=.GdFEunUqzAfEMiCR0UUUjbq83gF0AyuDgtStTjc6hag) Zikoko Oldies Don't forget about these: - 9 Nigerian men reveal their definition of [cheating in a relationship](=.98XT4fPJBirc7Imb-ydHEvUUdWBdDHPxsELi1CmM4F4). - August 28, 2020 - 16 signs you’re not the bad bitch [you think you are](=.9NkaQx96fRiYx9ubvmDj11mb19ipgm7FNVcTVx7BZTg). - August 1, 2021 - 8 alternatives to Detty December [for Nigerian women](=.Ui474Hb3KW34NQku6tYB5jn6s8cSFZuaEBfWlTKVFw0). - December 8, 2021 👉🏾📰 Learn more at paystack.com/storefront --> Today, everyone is clicking on: Do Any of These 7 Things to Annoy a Ronaldo Fan Today This World Cup season has been filled with drama, but if you want even more drama in your life, say these things to a Ronaldo fan. 🚀 [Read it here](=.YDNKWH9SuDvKf3wwfxDay_smR5JD7T3LiZvY6ICtXO4) Spread the love Did you like this letter? Please share this with someone who's tired of secret Santa. 👉🏾[Forward this email](mailto:?subject=Re: latest issue of Zikoko Daily &body=Thought you might find this issue of Zikoko Daily interesting. Did someone awesome send this to you? [Subscribe](=.7m2iiSzG59r03uSwZRGGLaHQV9n_XeoMjVtHbUqKMk8) =.1rvcj4ZHATSAe-y2gLdQf7fkFB1NMHU3R51dSZf7w8k - [ABOUT](=.d84mKpqLEIL0IGTzzLmMQUCYmcr1oObqDukFn60u3iQ) - [ADVERTISE](=.VPfHsPC30hWDWEMRyvLkei_bzzGPLkGLS-2RxE4CrRY) - [READ MORE](=.EOxggm-mTgBcnGru7HsPeYVuL07AzaYe_7CbinxynF4) - =.rSa5IEq7VLyS6kXSr8s0-Z3zjRZHXZx191pWYu2vG3g - =.puKg9JBYQMUlegqAMDYQv3lSmyWdPvIEsLMwUwikPeU - =.rTrPcfxGpuUx812yRnPqBjlXD-_CyGz3KX3oZGcxAHI - =.fYZgtZw2_V1s6SsjGZoW_a8K2DD_92KL7NroVKX9NYA You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. [Unsubscribe](=.J21d9eSNell-dTBTXvNLqCQqOQMhVMnZcl8wWMLidcc)