So, companies usually add a little celebration to lighten the mood.

But one employeeshareda story of how a Secret Santa exchange only made things worse.

They carefully chose a thoughtful gift for their boss, wrapping it in a cute box.

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The reactions just kept pouring in

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A person unwrapping a shiny gold gift, highlighting a Secret Santa swap.

Text describing a Secret Santa exchange with the boss and a thoughtful fragrance gift.

Text note from Secret Santa gift, causing awkward joke with boss during office exchange.

Text about HR involvement after Secret Santa gift exchange mishap with boss.

HR professional in office attire stands confidently in a modern workplace setting.

Text description of a workplace Secret Santa exchange leading to an awkward situation with the boss.

Text of HR inquiry about Secret Santa gift involving boss, highlighting a joke gone wrong.

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Text exchange about a Secret Santa gift involving a doctor and a disappointing candy gift.

Reddit comments discussing issues with Secret Santa gifts in office settings.

Comments about diffusers in a Secret Santa gift swap incident involving a boss and HR.

Text exchange about Secret Santa gift swap with boss, discussing fairness in workplace gifting.

Text conversation about Secret Santa gift exchange involving a boss and coffee order mishap.

HR involvement after Secret Santa gift gone wrong in online comments exchange.

Reddit comments discussing a Secret Santa gift swap with humorous complaints.

Text discussion about Secret Santa gifts, highlighting a humorous reply.

Reddit post discussing a Secret Santa gift swap mishap involving a boss and HR.

Comments about a Secret Santa gift swap involving a boss, highlighting HR issues and disrespectful workplace interactions.

Reddit discussion about a Secret Santa gift incident involving a boss and HR involvement.

Online discussion about HR involvement in a Secret Santa gift swap incident.

Text from a comment discussing HR involvement and workplace dynamics.

Comment about a boss making a joke during a Secret Santa event, causing HR involvement.

Reddit comment saying “I’m Sorry that happened” related to Secret Santa gift swap incident.

Reddit comment about a Secret Santa office joke gone wrong, involving a boss and HR.

Text about a Secret Santa gift choice involving a clearance item and <a href=

Text exchange about a white elephant gift swap gone wrong at work, leading to HR involvement.

Comment reacting to inappropriate Secret Santa gift exchange at work.

Reddit comment discussing the issues and awkwardness of workplace Secret Santa gifts.

Text post detailing a Secret Santa gift incident where the recipient got construction gloves instead of knit gloves.

Comment on HR involvement in Secret Santa gift exchange joke.