Woman Stops Joining Gift Exchange At The Office After Receiving So Many Bad Ones

Jonathan Hayda

There's just no Christmas miracle at r/AmIthe*sshole. We found a drama at work worth sharing to you.
It's not an unusual thing to do a gift exchange at the office. OP's coworkers have a Christmas gift exchange every year with a budget of around $30.

OP, being a decent person, always tries to get thoughtful gifts based on the recipient's wishes. However, she consistently receives underwhelming and under-budget gifts, like cheap chocolates and makeup sets.

This year, when asked to participate by her boss, OP decided to opt out, explaining that she's tired of receiving bad gifts despite putting effort into her choices. The boss told her to be grateful for what she gets, emphasizing that it's the thought that counts.

OP wonders if she's the A-hole for deciding not to join this year. Let's see Reddit's verdict!

Let's check out this office drama

Let's check out this office drama Source: laurathrowayyyy

Seems like OP is a wholesome co-worker

Seems like OP is a wholesome co-worker Source: laurathrowayyyy

Wow, I felt bad for you, OP

Wow, I felt bad for you, OP Source: laurathrowayyyy

Hmmm, I'm not so sure if OP is TA. Let's see how Reddit asks me

Hmmm, I'm not so sure if OP is TA. Let's see how Reddit asks me Source: laurathrowayyyy

Well if OP is the only one then it's understandable

Well if OP is the only one then it's understandable Source: GrymDraig

Speaking from experience here

Speaking from experience here Source: PatchworkGirl82

Exactly

Exactly Source: Thediciplematt

No harms done

It's sad how this is the reality

If only there were people like OP at the office

That would be much much better

That would be much much better Source: RelaxingDani

Should be a minimum first

Maybe just tell your boss about it, OP

Just don't put too much effort this time

Just don't put too much effort this time Source: laurathrowayyyy

Just be careful

But the other didn't. So don't be like that anymore OP

But the other didn't. So don't be like that anymore OP Source: laurathrowayyyy
So what do you guys think? I just felt bad that OP got caught in a situation like that. I guess you can be nice to everyone and expect people to play fair.