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What's Inside: Check out photos of some of us with Santa when we were kids, and see what everyone has been up to 🚀 Plus, stay updated on holidays and more!

In this edition, we’ve included a Spotify playlist 🎧, for you to enjoy while reading the newsletter, helping to get us all in the Holiday mood!

🎁🎅 Santa, Stories and the Truth

In this edition, we share childhood photos with Santa and the stories of how we found out he wasn't real.

Ems': I don’t quite remember ever really believing in Santa. Instead, I was more excited about proving he was not! 🕵️‍♀️ My inner Pink Panther detective spirit mixed with hints of Grinch was convinced that my parents were the real magic-makers behind the scenes.

One Christmas Eve, I stayed up all night to spy on my family, determined to catch them red-handed. And guess what? Caught ‘em! 🤫 I saw my mom sneaking in with a brand-new bike, ready to slide it under the tree. Mystery solved heheh

Agus': When I was a child, I fully believed in Santa Claus. I remember writing a letter to him with my Christmas wishlist. Every Christmas Eve 🎄, Santa would appear at midnight while we were stargazing, and he’d come with a bag full of gifts for all of us! That is, until one Christmas Eve, when everything was going smoothly - until my cousin pointed at him and started shouting, "He's Tata!" (my grandfather). And that was the night that my cousins, Euge, and I stopped believing in Santa 😂.

Gino’s iconic photo with Santa 🎅:

Den’s: When I was a child, I completely believed in Santa Claus. One magical night, while heading to my grandmother's house, I even saw a mysterious light in the sky that I was sure was his sleigh. That belief lasted until I was about 10 years old. One day, in the last few rows during the primary school, a friend casually revealed to me that Santa and the Tooth Fairy were actually our parents. Of course, I played along as if I already knew—for two years—just to keep the good presents coming! 🎁

Steph’s: I’m the youngest daughter, and my siblings are 10 years older than me, so Christmas was always incredibly magical. They went out of their way to make me believe in Santa, doing all the theatrical stuff—really selling it, haha. I used to include photos with my letters to Santa, like the one with the Barbies, which was taken in the U.S. The next photo is from a time when I already knew Santa wasn’t real, but it’s still one of my favorite memories, just the five of us together ❤️.

🎅 Personal Milestones

Abby's: Ah my favorite time of the year! On the home front, Gladys, the sweet pup I’ve been fostering, is making incredible strides in her journey to better health. She’s getting stronger every day, and I’m optimistic that she’ll soon be ready to find her forever home. It’s been so rewarding to see her transformation and be a part of her story.

This fall also brought some desert adventures! I traveled to Arizona for a friend’s bachelorette party, where I thouroughly enjoyed asking every 20 - 30 something male why he voted for Trump. (Needless to say I didn't make a whole ton of new friends on the trip!) Afterward, I spent time in Phoenix visiting another close friend. We took a day trip to Sedona, which was absolutely stunning. Hiking through the red rock trails was a highlight, with breathtaking views at every turn. It was such a great mix of relaxation, adventure, and quality time with people I care about.

Meli B's: I went on a trip to Iceland with my sister and had the opportunity to see the Northern Lights! The most stunning destination of these past few months! Iceland feels like another world, another planet. Seeing the Northern Lights doesn’t feel real; it feels like a dream! It has been the most incredible and exciting experience I’ve ever had, and sharing it with my sister made it even better! Although I nearly froze to death at -18 degrees Celsius!

I met up with MaLau in Madrid! She says hello to everyone and sends her best wishes!

Den’s: In November, I went on vacation to Salta and Jujuy with my boyfriend. We had the chance to explore the stunning landscapes of Northern Argentina, discovering incredible places filled with natural beauty and vibrant culture. One of the highlights was enjoying the best empanadas Salteñas we've ever had! In Jujuy, we shared relaxing moments drinking some mate while surrounded by the Llamas that stayed at our hotel. It was the perfect escape from the noise of the city, giving us time to recharge and connect with nature.

Agus’: Enjoying Mexico City, beautifully illuminated for Christmas, and celebrating our first holiday season with Frida - my favorite time of the year!

🤶 Congrats to our Sourcers of the Month (November)

Our sourcers of the month are Meli Romero, Aleja and Majo!!

• Meli Romero did an outstanding job securing two hires this month for Credo AI! Congratulations, Meli, on finding a Platform Engineer and a Fullstack Engineer for our new client. Additionally, she achieved an impressive conversion rate of 48%!

• Aleja did an amazing job securing two hires this month for Donut Digital! Congratulations, Aleja, on successfully recruiting two Video Editors and contributing to Donut Digital's growth!

• Majo, did an outstanding job targeting top two candidates this month for Article & Donut Digital! Great work - you rock!

🌟🎉 Social Winners of the Month!

And the winners are... 🥁 drumroll:

• 1st Place: Agus - Wins: $70

• 2nd Place: Juan - Wins: $30

• 3rd Place: Meli R. - Wins: $25 + half day off

• 4th Place: Ems - Wins: $15 + Early Day 3h

• 5th Place: Aleja - Wins: $10 + Early Day 2h

  

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👀 Coming Up

December 16th to January 20th

• 🎄 Christmas Eve: Tuesday, December 24th.

• 🎁 Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25th.

• 🎉 New Year’s Eve: Tuesday, December 31st.

• 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ New Year’s Day: Wednesday, January 1st.

• 🌎 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Holiday in the US: Monday, January 20th.

We have the holiday break coming soon! Please remember that from the 23rd to the 27th of December, we will be out of the office. Enjoy your time with family and take some time for yourself to recharge for the upcoming year!

Also, don't forget to set your OOO (Out of Office) in your emails!

🎉 We'll be back on the 30th! 🎉

✨ Happy Holidays Everybody! ✨

As we close out the year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the hard work, dedication, and passion that each one of us has brought to the team. It’s been a year full of challenges and accomplishments, and we are so proud of what we have achieved together.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with peace, happiness, and cherished moments with loved ones. May the new year bring you health, success, and many reasons to celebrate.

It's incredible how fast this year has flown by. Cheers to everyone! 🌟

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