Christmas bonus I gave everyone. This Christmas was the busiest one weve ever had since I joined the company years ago. When Beth called me, she said she'd travelled home. Her parents made her go home and spend the Christmas.

She said she didnt like going home for Christmas not because she didnt love her parents and brothers but that there would be a full house and shed have to be in the kitchen cooking for a family of almost 20 people, children inclusive. Beth was the only chef in the family; they'd probably leave all the cooking to her.

Shes lucky. At least she gets to spend the Christmas...