Twice a year, at obon and the end of the year, allowances, presents for their families when they returned to their homes, and new clothing (oshikise, or clothes provided by an employee) were given at times.
お盆・年末の年2回、小遣いや薮入りの際の実家への手土産、新しい衣服（お仕着せ）などが支給されることがあった。