'I sent her $10 back... But I also sent her the proof she asked for': Woman is accused of swindling her workplace for hospital bill donations; she gets payback by giving a coworker the 'proof' she asked for

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Oct 25, 2023 1:00 PM EDT

There are plenty of workplace scams out there. Coworkers that are selling Tupperware, vitamin supplements, or overpriced chocolate bars to support their kid's baseball team should be avoided at all costs. Although most people learn the difference between a swindling colleague and a desperate one, but in some cases, the incredulous nature of the office can turn your coworkers into Debby Doubter's.

As we all know, hospital bills can add up, turning the most levelheaded people towards their more ruthless side. In this story, one woman who was struggling with a dwindling wedding fund all because of her fiance's complicated surgery. In an act of desperation, she asked a few coworkers if they could make a donation to try and salvage at least a small elopement, but when her future-hubby's condition worsened, they threw the spare cash at the physical therapy office instead. However, one extremely insensitive coworker didn't buy the 'sob story' and went on a public rampage against them. Scroll for the full story of doubt that turned quickly to regret (and rightfully so).

Afterwards, check out this story of an exemplary employee who received a pathetically low raise offer who almost immediately realized his worth in the workplace. 

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    Font - r/AITAH Posted by u/WhiteCherryRose AITAH for sending someone proof that my fiance is ill after they asked for it? I (25F) am engaged to my fiancé Joey (26M). He recently had surgery on his leg and hip,
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    Font - but there were complications, and he has been sick and weak since. We try not to ask for help, but this has put a big financial strain on us, to the point where we've spent our wedding savings on his
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    Font - recovery. We are fine with this because if we need to have a courthouse wedding, we're cool with it. We just want him to be healthy. But we did set up a donation page to help with some of the expenses.
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    Font - A friend of mine, Karla (25F) donated $10 about a month ago, and I reached out to her to thank her. Last week we posted an update, not asking for more money, but just to let people know that Joey has had another setback and the doctors are creating an all new
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    Font - treatment plan for him. Karla commented publicly and said the following: "I'm beginning to question if he has actually been sick this long or if y'all are just trying to get more money for your wedding. Who takes this long to recover from surgery especially when you're an athlete?"
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    Font - I said, "I am very offended and appalled that you would accuse us of faking anything. Maybe you're just having a bad day or a moment of bad judgement, but how shamefully low of you."
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    Font - She replied, "I want my donation back unless you can show proof that he's sick. In a hospital bed or sitting in a doctors office... anything?"
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    Font - I sent her $10 to get her off our backs, but I also sent her a video, the proof she asked for. One of the concerns Joey has had is that he will get severely nauseous if he eats protein (which is what he's supposed to be doing) and when he over-
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    Font - exerts himself (which he does sometimes). I sent her a video of him dry-heaving into an emesis bag in the middle of PT. Now, one of his doctors asked us to record his PT so they can
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    Organism - see the progression of him not feeling well to hopefully make some adjustments, so I didn't take this video just to send to Karla, but to me it seemed like solid proof since she was asking for it.
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    Font - She said, "WTH? I have emetephobia [I didn't know this] and this just triggered me so bad. I hope you're happy with yourself, I feel like I've been traumatized."I said, "So now you have ten more dollars to process this trauma in therapy."
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    Font - Personally, I think I just gave her what she asked for. With being so stressed and exhausted, I'll admit my pettiness is 10/10 and my tolerance for ignorance is 0, but AITAH?
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    Font - PrincessPindy. This is NOT a friend. 6.3k 4 days ago Reply Share WhiteCherryRose OP. 4 days ago Definitely not anymore.
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    Font - shibeofwisdom. 3 days ago. edited 3 days ago "Oh, you have emetephobia? Where's your proof? Either a written diagnosis or a testimonial from your primary care provider will be enough. Otherwise, you're just doing this for attention and sympathy." 8.5k Reply Share ... Total_Annihilation_1 3 days ago This is great
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    Font - WeatherKat32621. 3 days ago Really? I question just how badly you suffer since other people can watch things like this and be perfectly fine. Let's see some proof. Send me a video."
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    Font - CynicallyCyn 3 days ago Well, clearly she is the main character. I mean surely that $10 was the most important thing in the world because it was about her.
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    Smile - D Defiant McPiper 3 days ago You were extremely snarky and I'm here for it!! She deserved what she got and that response ΝΤΑ
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    Font - changework 3 days ago If only I could upvote more than once. 9 Reply Share DoubleDandelion 2 days ago I would not be able to hold back from ending it with "you hypocritical cow."
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    Font - cardlackey 3 days ago I wouldn't call Karla a friend. If Karla is a standard friend sounds like you have some st friends. I hope your fiancés recovery goes well and you both have a happy life. Reply Share 3.4k Divineinfinity 3 days ago What do you mean? She lent them $10 without any interest!
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    Rectangle - seashmore 3 days ago If she has emetephobia, why would she ask for proof that someone is sick? I really hope she uses that $10 for therapy.
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    Smile - cassowary32 4 days ago NTA. All this over $10?? What would $10 buy you if it was for your wedding? A single flower?
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    Product - She replied, "I want my donation back unless you can show proof that he's sick. In a hospital bed or sitting in a doctors office... anything?"
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