Employee Gets Called 'A Selfish A**hole' For Refusing To Contribute $200 For Co-worker's Baby Shower
When all the people at one company team up to throw a surprise baby shower for their coworker who's going to have a baby, it shows how much they care about each other, not just as coworkers but as friends. However, when it comes to deciding how much money everyone should contribute, it can be a topic of discussion.
In this Redditor's office, a pregnant coworker is about to go on maternity leave, and the team plans a simple baby shower. They ask everyone to chip in, but the OP decides not to contribute, leading to a disagreement.
The OP's girlfriend thinks he should have helped since it's just a couple of thousand dollars. Now, the OP is wondering whether he made the right thing or not. Keep reading to read the entire story and the opinions of people online.
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Here's the full story:
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OP's pregnant coworker openly shared her fertility clinic journey with colleagues
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Coworkers planning a small baby shower for a 7-month pregnant colleague asked the OP for a contribution, but the OP refused
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The OP's girlfriend thinks he was wrong
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$200 is too much for an in-office party
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It would be unfair if the OP attends without contributing
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Any contribution, big or small, should be accepted willingly
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This commenter shares a personal experience
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A lower contribution like $20 might be more acceptable
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Even a $20 contribution can impact someone's weekly budget
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Just say "Sorry, I can't"
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What extravagant expenses could justify such a high amount?
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It shouldn’t be required
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That could lead to a hostile work environment
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"The only way it makes any sense to me is if they had to buy the actual baby"
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Wholly agree
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What do you think about chipping in $200 for a colleague's party – fair or too much? Ever been in a similar situation at work? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
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