What Do You Want from Your Boss This Holiday Season?

During the homestretch leading up to the new year, bosses often become generous and kind -- traits no one knew they were capable of exhibiting. Credit the holidays, the year-end bonuses or the paid time off for your boss' newfound transformation from Scrooge to philanthropist. Regardless, you might as well enjoy it before it disappears.

Tradition suggests the holiday season -- whether or not you observe any holidays -- is the prime opportunity to get all those things you've been wanting. While you might look to your family or friends to get the expensive watch you've been hinting at, you hope the boss will give you the workplace treats only he or she can dole out: a raise, a promotion or an unlimited expense account.