Freelancer Shamed For “Only” Giving $50 Toward Christmas Gift For Boss After 3 Weeks On The Job

You know what’s a red flag at a new job? When they add you to the group chat before they add you to payroll. But this freelancer figured, sure, whatever, it’s just a group chat. Then came the Christmas gift situation.

Fourteen people. One boss. And apparently, a very specific dollar amount everyone was expected to contribute. When our hero came in under budget, the project manager had some thoughts. Public thoughts. About their character.

The wildest part? How much money we’re actually talking about here. And how long this person had even been working there. I’ll give you a hint: you’ve kept leftovers in your fridge longer.

1. “Company is shaming me for not gifting more money to ‘our’ (their) boss. (Christmas present)”

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