HaqDiesel Wrote:
I really think it's impossible to answer this question without at least generally knowing the relative value of each. It's probably a mistake to follow the "take the trip, or you might spend all the money and not take a trip" logic, particularly because you seem like a pretty responsible person capable of making a plan and sticking to it. So if you can get more trip out of the box-money, then you should definitely take the box.
Unless you think your employer will in fact be disappointed that you didn't go for the trip (arguably the more thoughtful, directed, personal offer), or would take that as graceless, in which case you have some intangible political capital to weigh against the cash value.
It's quite interesting that you state that, Aaron, because Faith made it quite clear that she wanted to give me something "special...personal". And knowing her, this would be the most meaningful. "Tania, I could get you a timeshare in Jamaica if that's what you'd like."
As a btw, I was already planning on taking time off upon my boss' returning. I just need to sit down and plan what it is I want to do and where I want to go.
After sleeping on it, I think I'm going to choose the vacation offer. I seriously need a break and if it's paid for, I'd be dumb to pass on the opportunity. I wonder if Faith would allow me to plan my own vacation with whatever budget she provides me.
