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Constantly being expected to spend money in an office setting… anyone else experience this?

I’m constantly being asked to spend money. For example, last week we were expected to bring something for a Thanksgiving potluck. Next month someone is retiring and they are asking each of us to bring in food. I have to spend money on a Christmas party gift and Secret Santa gift exchange. We were recently asked to bring in gifts for a coworker’s engagement and another one’s wedding. We were asked to donate money to someone’s retirement party and someone’s expenses after a family member passed away. And HR asked us to donate our PTO so someone could have a longer maternity leave. On top of that I’m expected to decorate my office space for every occasion/holiday. I don’t even spend this much on my own family. This has all been in just a matter of a couple months. And I don’t make a lot of money. If you don’t…


I’m constantly being asked to spend money. For example, last week we were expected to bring something for a Thanksgiving potluck. Next month someone is retiring and they are asking each of us to bring in food. I have to spend money on a Christmas party gift and Secret Santa gift exchange. We were recently asked to bring in gifts for a coworker’s engagement and another one’s wedding. We were asked to donate money to someone’s retirement party and someone’s expenses after a family member passed away. And HR asked us to donate our PTO so someone could have a longer maternity leave. On top of that I’m expected to decorate my office space for every occasion/holiday. I don’t even spend this much on my own family. This has all been in just a matter of a couple months. And I don’t make a lot of money. If you don’t contribute, it feels rude. Does anyone else have this experience in an office setting?

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