Employee Gets Called 'A Selfish A**hole' For Refusing To Contribute $200 For Co-worker's Baby Shower

Leona Martinez
Jan 04, 2024
Jan 05, 2024

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.

Employee Gets Called 'A Selfish A**hole'

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Here's the full story:

OP's pregnant coworker openly shared her fertility clinic journey with colleagues

Source: Previous_Green_9533

Coworkers planning a small baby shower for a 7-month pregnant colleague asked the OP for a contribution, but the OP refused

Source: Previous_Green_9533

The OP's girlfriend thinks he was wrong

Source: Previous_Green_9533

$200 is too much for an in-office party

Source: Reddit User

It would be unfair if the OP attends without contributing

It would be unfair if the OP attend without contributing

Source: eolais93

Any contribution, big or small, should be accepted willingly

Source: Lokiberry316

This commenter shares a personal experience

Source: Azraeana

A lower contribution like $20 might be more acceptable

Source: pineboxwaiting

Even a $20 contribution can impact someone's weekly budget

Source: TheJinxedPhoenix

Just say "Sorry, I can't"

Source: benjiisthatcake

What extravagant expenses could justify such a high amount?

Source: whyamionthishellsite

It shouldn’t be required

Source: AbstractUnicorn

That could lead to a hostile work environment

Source: DavidANaida

"The only way it makes any sense to me is if they had to buy the actual baby"

Source: dfjdejulio

Wholly agree

Source: Ok-Carpet5433

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!

Employee Gets Called 'A Selfish A**hole' For Refusing To Contribute $200 For Co-worker's Baby Shower

Here's the full story:

OP's pregnant coworker openly shared her fertility clinic journey with colleagues

Coworkers planning a small baby shower for a 7-month pregnant colleague asked the OP for a contribution, but the OP refused

The OP's girlfriend thinks he was wrong

$200 is too much for an in-office party

It would be unfair if the OP attends without contributing

Any contribution, big or small, should be accepted willingly

This commenter shares a personal experience

A lower contribution like $20 might be more acceptable

Even a $20 contribution can impact someone's weekly budget

Just say "Sorry, I can't"

What extravagant expenses could justify such a high amount?

It shouldn’t be required

That could lead to a hostile work environment

"The only way it makes any sense to me is if they had to buy the actual baby"

Wholly agree

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