Wife unit gets a turkey from work every year as well. I like my fish.
The turkey gets cut in half with generous amounts of Tony Cachere’s and goes on the grill/smoker. Its ok. Makes for good soas or with dumplings. I’m just not into farm turkeys.
Wild Turkey (Thunder Chicken) is another story.
I’m not crazy about turkey either - once a year is enough. But the dry-brined one turns out much better than the average turkey; and I like having the leftovers to do things with.
Thanksgiving meal always seems better to me on leftover days.