December 10, 2008 12:23 PM

Survey results: Party poopers
Posted by Jesse Nunesat 12:23 PM

Last week's weekly survey here at Boston.com/Jobs asked about a topic that has been in the news a lot lately: The office holiday party. While many companies are paring down - or even eliminating - this yearly ritual, not many of you seem to be big fans of the workplace jolliness. Here are the results:

While a majority of readers indicated indicated they would attend the office holiday party, they also made it clear that they'd prefer not to go. A little less than a quarter of those who responded can probably be described as being "psyched" for the party, while a little fewer than a fifth indicated that the party is canceled this year. Finally, fewer than 10 percent indicated holiday cheer is not something your company ever spreads. Bah humbug indeed.

This week, we ask how many of you spend time on the ole' office computer filling out the various gift lists that have been handed to you. How much of you holiday shopping do you do online at work? Let us know, and come back next Wednesday for the results.

Also, if you are one of those people who surfs the web for gifts, or if you're looking for good ideas for this year's Yankee swap at your job, check out this photo gallery of 20 gift ideas for the cube dweller. I mean, who wouldn't want a walking robot pencil sharpener?

On the other hand, who would want a can of tuna for the holidays? Check out these strange anecdotes of gifts that were not well-received at work. And if you have any crazy ones to add to the list, let us know in our discussion forum.