Should I take bagels first day of work?

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I'm finally going to be on the floor after 2 wks of orientation.

Panera has these awesone pink ribbon bagels(in honor of breast CA awareness month) that they only sell in October of each year' Honestly, stores sell out before noon becasue they are that good.

Would it be "smarmy" to bring bagels the very first day?

Specializes in School Nursing.

Do people really read so much into a gesture as simple as bringing a treat to some co-workers? It's just bagels, not a diamond tennis bracelet.

ETA: Comment not directed to anyone in particular, just the general sense of the replies so far.

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Specializes in Burn, CCU, CTICU, Trauma, SICU, MICU.

Bring the bagels! Everyone appreciates a nice gesture!

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Sneak them in...no one will know who brought them! Lol.

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It's wonderful that your so excited about making a good first impression. Obviously the unit is very lucky to have you there.

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I think it's up to you! I personally wouldn't do it but I'm usually very reserved when I'm in a new work environment. I would prefer to get a feel for the culture of the place. I would be afraid people would judge me right off the bat or be wary of me. But those are my own issues.

If YOU are confident with your choice and if you have an enthusiastic personality, and maybe make a statement like "bagels for everyone, thanks for bearing with me on my first day," I could understand that. Although....some people could perceive that as attention-getting, or an "all about me" personality....there are just a lot of ways that this nice gesture could be perceived as odd, and could lead to drama. And in my opinion, the less drama in the workplace, the better.

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I say No i would wait. Your first day it might seem nice to break the ice but some Nurse's might think what are you trying to do. ( Know what i mean) Best wait test the waters then suggest hey Panera Bread has breast cancer awareness bagels if i bring in bagels would that be ok. Or maybe even make a joke if the subject comes up you can say I'll bring the bagels. Then when you do bring them they are not taken off guard. Congrats on your first day. Good Luck to ya ! These are my Thoughts use them are you wish...

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If anything go with donuts or something people actually want to eat lol.

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Specializes in pediatrics.

Mmmmm, I like that idea. :)

And on my unit, we like to share. If you're munching on some tasty bagels, it's only polite to bring in some for everyone. ;)

Don't worry about it too much. Treats are appreciated any day! Even some of our pt's parents bring us treats! :)

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Sneak them in...no one will know who brought them! Lol.

This is the solution my tummy likes! ;)

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

If you take them, they'll eat them. I guarantee.

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I can't believe anyone would tell you not to bring them :eek:! Everyone loves food, and everyone loves the coworker that cares enough to bring some in to share :redpinkhe!!!

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Specializes in Oncology, Rehab, Public Health, Med Surg.

Interesting to see all the diff views about bagels, lol.

I like the idea of sneaking the bagels in. :lol2: And thanks, Casper--I am enthusiastic about starting work. I hope the unit and I are both lucky.

I think I'll hold off on the bagels --at least for a while.

Thanks everyone.

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