Office Drama: Co-worker Expects Gift Card Handout After Calling in Sick!

Picture this: you’re working hard at your job, picking up the slack for a co-worker who calls in sick frequently. You’re not a fan of their work, but you do it anyway. Then, your boss rewards you with a gift card for your efforts. But wait! Your co-worker and another colleague expect you to hand over the gift card to the one who called in sick. What would you do? Let’s dive into this juicy office drama.

The Sick Day Habit

Sales Duty Nightmare

Picking Up the Slack ‍♀️

Frustration Voiced ️

A Thank You and a Gift

The Unexpected Demand

Standing My Ground

The Lingering Tension

Update on K’s Health

Standing Firm and Enjoying the Reward ☕

The Gift Card Standoff: Who’s Right?

So, our hardworking protagonist is stuck doing sales work they despise, thanks to K’s frequent sick days. After a particularly rough Monday, the boss rewards them with a gift card for their efforts. But plot twist! T and K expect our protagonist to hand over the gift card to K, the one who called in sick. Our protagonist stands their ground, keeping the well-deserved reward. Now, K and T are giving them the side-eye. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA stands up for herself after being expected to give gift card to co-worker who called in sick.

Employee receives reward for going above and beyond, but drama ensues.

Co-worker expects gift card for your shift, not the a-hole.

Going above and beyond for a sick coworker, but no gift

Co-worker’s entitlement questioned in coffee reward dispute

NTA. You earned the reward for going above and beyond. No gift card handout for a sick co-worker!

Small office woes: Co-worker calls in sick, expects gift card

Bosses should treat you better and K may not be genuinely sick. NTA.

Confused commenter questions gift card handout after sick day.

Toxic coworkers and a spineless boss – time to quit?

Sick days are not gifts, NTA.

Pregnancy doesn’t stop OP from doing extra work. NTA

Don’t let a brown-noser ruin your day! Enjoy that coffee ☕️

One comment calls out undervaluing of employees in gift card drama.

Reward for extra work causes coworker gift card drama. NTA.

Rewarding someone for doing their job is not fair.

No gift card needed for doing her job. #NTA

Employee calls out sick, expects gift card, NTA refuses.

Taking a sick day shouldn’t burden coworkers. NTA for reward.

Gift card for extra work? Might as well get coffee ☕️

NTA shuts down entitled co-worker’s gift card demand.

Underappreciated and overworked? ☕ Time to find a new job

Gift card not meant to make co-worker feel guilty. #NTA

Rewarded for extra work, not punished for taking a day off

No gift card for calling in sick, NTA sets the record straight

Rewarding someone for doing their job? NTA has spoken

Time for a raise and a new job?

Generous co-worker shuts down entitled sick day beggar ‍♂️

A coffee as a reward? NTA, but let’s not stretch it ☕

Sales team member defends VP’s gift card decision. ☕

Keep rewards to yourself to avoid drama and jealousy

Being recognized for going above and beyond is not a reward

Rewarding coworkers for extra work is fair and appreciated ☕

NTA for taking time off, but not entitled to gift card.

Co-worker demands gift card meant for OP and another co-worker.

Employee defends not sharing commission, calls out unfairness.

NTA for denying gift card. K should thank you instead.

Reward not related to absent co-worker. NTA

Curious commenter questions why K deserves a gift card handout.

Navigating office politics and drama like a pro!

Appreciation can go a long way in boosting worker morale!

Co-worker expects gift card for calling in sick? NTA says it all.

Rewarding undeserved behavior sets a bad precedent. Stand your ground.

Opinionated comment on excessive absenteeism in the workplace.

Sales team should divide K’s work, they have experience & skills. INFO

Standing up to entitled co-workers like a boss!

Salesperson defends colleague in bizarre gift card situation.

Gift card demand raises questions about company culture and ethics.

Gift card drama: Confused commenter questions K’s entitlement

User doubts co-worker’s sickness, calls out foolish gift giver.

NTA for keeping gift card, K is for trying to get it. Boss is a huge a-hole.

Deserving of reward card for doing extra work, not obligated to give it away.

Don’t let entitled co-workers guilt you into gift card handouts. NTA.

Reward for covering sick colleague’s work is not shareable. NTA

NAH co-worker prioritizes health, but it sucks for OP. Coffee compromise.

A sick day, a gift card, and good people all around

Reward should be earned, not expected. NTA

Don’t let K guilt you into giving her your gift card

Gift card drama: NTA for not giving it to absent co-worker ‍♀️

Coffee card causes coworker conflict. NTA wins.

Gift card debate: NTA refuses to share with entitled co-worker

Being honest with your employer is important for job satisfaction

Asserting for commission during sales work. You go, NTA!

Bosses should pay commission for work done for co-worker