I am having the same issue. I had to turn down a travel position because I live alone and I dont want to have a lease and be responsible when I may be any where in the US. Im really interested in the replies. Subletting is not that easy to do.
I really enjoyed this post. I find myself doing this, but this year I think I did better. I gave my co workers Lottery tickets and candy canes, and thats pretty much what I am getting everyone with a small trinket; nothing major and about 7 dollar per person. Its family, that I am working for. Thanks for posting this it was great.