Imagine receiving a generous $1000 gift from your coworkers, only to find out it was meant as a maternity gift because they thought you were pregnant! That’s exactly what happened to a 34-year-old woman who recently discovered the awkward truth behind her coworkers’ intentions. It all started when she decided to quit her job in January 2020 to be self-employed. Little did she know, her life was about to take a bizarre turn.
Quitting the Job and a Surprise Gift
Moving Away and an Awkward Encounter
The Painful Truth Revealed ♀️
Setting the Record Straight ✋
A Call from HR and a Shocking Request
Accusations of Deception
The Office Gossip Begins ️
No Mention of Pregnancy in the Card
Husband’s Reassurance Proven Wrong
Feeling Crushed and Upset
The Dilemma of Returning the Money
Searching for Solutions ️♀️
A Request to Keep the Story Private
A Gift Gone Wrong: The $1000 Maternity Mix-Up ♀️
So, our protagonist finds herself in a pickle: her coworkers thought she was pregnant and gifted her $1000 as a maternity present. Now that the truth is out, they want their money back. But she’s not so keen on returning it, especially since the card didn’t explicitly mention pregnancy. With her self-esteem taking a hit and her husband’s reassurances proven wrong, she’s left feeling crushed and upset. What would you do in her shoes? Let’s dive into the internet’s reactions to this bizarre situation…
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NTA! Their mistake, not yours. Ignore HR and block them.
Assuming pregnancy and asking for a gift back? That’s just rude
NTA – Don’t return a single penny! Your former boss needs to step up. People are so stupid when it comes to assuming women are pregnant
NTA! The coworker’s assumption was so messed up and rude
NTA. Block and delete. You’re not in the wrong.
“NTA. Coworkers gave $1000 for a non-existent baby. Total idiots!”
Outrageous assumption leads to absurd confrontation. You’re definitely NTA.
NTA. Coworkers won’t know who donated, HR will pocket it.
Empathetic comment supports recipient of mistaken ‘maternity gift’
NTA – HR and co-worker are AHs, demand discrimination and harassment
Hilarious response to mistaken ‘maternity gift’ incident!
“NTA HR should know better, email them back with explanation.”
Keep the money and let karma do its work!
NTA: Outrageous lack of etiquette and manners, fight back!
Outrageous request for refund sparks disbelief and indignation
Clever revenge: Lie about losing baby to make them feel bad
NTA, keep the money! Their request was disgusting and unfair.
Keep the money! Don’t let them bodyshame you!
NTA! Rude coworkers assumed pregnancy and demanded return of gift
Co-worker’s fatal mistake: assuming pregnancy, giving money, and land wars
NTA: Keep the money for mental anguish
NTA! Ex-coworker gossips, HR asks for money back
Empowerment and body positivity in the face of mistaken assumptions!
