'The audacity to complain about a $500 gift': Choosing beggar throws tantrum at coworker over a $500 holiday gift card

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    "I was completely flabbergasted at the audacity to complain about a $500 gift."
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    CB is upset about a free $500 Target gift card MEDIUM This happened almost 10 years ago now- but I think about it every holiday season. The company I worked for right after college gave every employee a $500 gift card as a Christmas gift.
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    My first year with the company, the gift card was redeemable at a local grocery chain. They had been giving it out like this for years prior; the grocery store allowed you to buy other gift cards with their gift card, which employees liked.
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    However, during my second Christmas with this company, the grocery chain changed their policy and you could only buy groceries with their gift cards. Rather than giving everyone $500 in groceries, my company switched the gift to $500 Target gift card instead, thinking most holiday shopping could be done there.
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    I was 22 at the time and was amazed to have an extra $500 for the holidays. Most employees grumbled about the change, but only one co-worker, a man over twice my age came to me directly to air his grievances. (Keep in mind I had no say in the change. I only created/printed out the cards the gift cards were placed in. The card mentioned the reasoning behind the change and was signed by the owner.)
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    CB: Subject: Explain gift card change, need to buy gifts Body of email: I would like this resolved quickly as I need to purchase gifts for my neices and nephews before the holidays. Me: Oh no, is there something wrong with your gift card? Is it not working or has the wrong balance?
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    CB: No. I don't want a Target gift card. I want what we received in the previous years. Me: As explained in the card, the grocery store recently changed their policy. The owners thought Target would be a suitable replacement, as most items can be purchased in store or online. I'm sure you can find something nice for your nieces and nephews at Target.
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    CB: The things my neices and newphews want aren't at Target. This is ridiculous. I'm bringing this to the owner of the company. Me: Again, this wasn't my choice. This is still a very generous gift.
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    CB: I sold the giftcard to Coinstar for $250. Thanks a lot. I was completely flabbergasted at the audacity to complain about a $500 gift. If you're reading this Steve, you, you scrooge.
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    NeedleworkerSecret79. 3 days ago ! I'm grateful for the 35 dollar gift card my company gives us for the grocery store! €735 € Reply Share
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    hubbity-bubbity OP 3 days ago It was a very generous gift! I left the company a couple of years ago and definitely miss that perk Even $35 is a nice gesture, most companies don't give any sort of gift. € 321 € Reply Share
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    Magoo69X 3 days ago A $500 card to Target is a pretty decent gift. I don't know why anyone would be mad about that - you can buy anything at Target. €321 € Reply Share
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    AHO Extra_Wafer_8766. 3 days ago I completely forgot about the $1000 retention bonus (teacher) that will be paid in a few weeks until someone at lunch mentioned it. Made my week € 161€ Reply Share
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    Boo155 3 days ago Was he buying the kids groceries? I suspect he was selling the gift card for cash and was mad he wouldn't get as much for the Target card. €101 € Reply Share
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    pm_me_x-files_quotes 3 days ago My ex-employer (a Fortune 500 company) used to hand out a piece of paper saying that it's the holidays again and they appreciate us. The end.
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    Now, I used to appreciate the thought until my co-workers pointed out to me that if they really cared, they'd give us raises. The only reason I got raises every year was because minimum wage kept getting bumped up. Meanwhile, we'd constantly get chewed out for not signing up enough people for their rewards system. € € 90 Reply Share
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    ghostleigh13 3 days ago . you guys are getting gift cards and bonuses? €38€ Reply Share hubbity-bubbity OP. 3 days ago I left that job a couple of years ago - I don't even get a Christmas card now
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    anti-valentine - 3 days ago God I'd love a $500 gift card for anywhere. My job does a $500 bonus paycheck, but it gets taxed out the wazoo

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