I’ve been working for this company for about 2 months and just learned everyone in the shop, about 20 people, are expected to give $25 towards a gift for one of the managers in the front office. I’m sure they’re a hard worker but $500 sounds like a lot for a gift for one person.
We all work for the same company and get the same fringe benefits x-mas party, free lunch, random raffle giveaways, etc… unlike the front office though us shop guys are on forced OT (50hrs a week) and we ren’t getting anything just for us except a thank you email.
Am I the asshole blowing this outta proportion or should I just give up the little money that I make so I don’t make waves?