We’ve all had that coworker who just can’t take responsibility for their own actions, right? Well, here’s a story that will leave you shaking your head. Our protagonist and their coworker were chosen to attend a work-sponsored international conference. The conference is a big deal, with over 1100 attendees, and discounted hotel rooms sell out quickly. Our protagonist was on top of things, monitoring the conference website daily and even sharing it with their coworker. But when the time came to book the rooms, things took a dramatic turn.
Conference Time!
Keeping an Eye Out
Booking Request
Upset Coworker
Fiscally Responsible?
Offering Help
Angry Outburst
Ignoring Attempts
Boss Update
Three Days Later… ⏰
Blame Game
In Disbelief
Feeling Bad
Who’s to Blame for the $4,000 Mistake? ♀️
So, our protagonist tried to be helpful, but their coworker ended up booking a non-refundable $4,000 hotel room instead of the discounted $1,800 option. Now, the coworker is blaming our protagonist for the costly mistake. It’s a classic case of passing the buck, but who’s really at fault here? Let’s dive into the top responses from the internet, and you can decide for yourself.
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NTA, coworker’s own fault. Give them space and reassess later.
NTA. You went above and beyond, he needs to take accountability.
NTA, coworker’s hotel booking fail. No responsibility on your part.
NTA. Not your travel agent. You already did him a favor
NTA. Coworker projecting blame on OP for their own mistake.
You’re not the a**hole! He should’ve figured it out himself.
Coworker cancels non-refundable hotel, now wants employer to pay?
NTA, let him face the consequences of his poor choices
Don’t blame yourself! You’re NTA for his hotel mishap.
NTA, but maybe ease up on the confrontations?
NTA: Clever hack to get a refund on unused service!
NTA, you texted him in the AM to book his reservation. ♂️
Booking coworker’s room: NTA, but is it your job?
NTA. Firmly said no, but coworker kept pushing. Boundaries crossed.
NTA, coworker’s laziness cost him $4,000. Dodged a bullet!
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Don’t be his mom or assistant, you’re NTA!
NTA. Coworker’s hotel booking mishap isn’t your responsibility. ♂️
NTA: Coworker’s hotel booking fail, but you’re not his mom
NTA and coworker blames you for his $4k loss.
Company won’t cover it, strict travel guidelines. Pay up! ♂️
