Slothful coworker demands employee's bonus claiming that she deserves it more, gets 3-week suspension: '[She] is going around the office calling me “selfish” and “greedy”'

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    [Story] Entitled Coworker Demands I "Share" My Bonus Because They Deserve It More S So I work at a company that offers bonuses based on individual performance. I recently got a bonus, and let's just say I worked my off for it-late nights, weekends, the whole deal.
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    But here's the kicker: my coworker, who spends half their time scrolling on their phone and consistently turns in work late, actually had the nerve to demand I "share" my bonus because, in their words, "they deserved it more." They went on about how "we all work hard" and claimed that it was "only fair" since "they have more expenses than me."
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    I tried explaining that we all get evaluated on our own performance, and that it wouldn't be fair to split it. Of course, that didn't go over well, and now they're going around the office calling me "selfish" and "greedy." Some of my other coworkers are rolling their eyes at this, but a few are starting to act a bit colder to me. Am I crazy, or is this entitlement at a whole new level?
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    MmeGenevieve • 21h ago Pretty crazy entitled. Is she going to share hers with you, or does she only take from other's? I'd bring it up with HR.
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    AdFresh8123 21h ago • That's flat-out harassment and shouldn't be tolerated. Document what you can and bring it to your boss' and HR's attention.
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    JustanOldBab... . 21h ago. I would discuss this with your boss given that this Entitled LOSER is creating a hostile work environment.
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    868triniguy • 21h ago Well the biggest thing here is how did they find out how much your bonus is? That information should not be shared around the company. Did you tell them? And if you did, why would you tell someone like that? And if you didn't, who did?
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    crujones43 20h ago • . Oh, you didn't get a bonus? Why not? Make them answer.
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    RazzmatazzOk... • 18h ago • Well the ones being cold towards you should have no issue sharing their bonuses with her.
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    Arkof Vengeance • 21h ago • Toss 'em over a nickle and say " there you go thats your share. Don't spend it all in one place!"
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    Single-Aardvar... 21h ago That's why at my work we are encouraged to keep bonuses quiet
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    jmsecc 13h ago • • I would escalate this. First, your bonus is not her business at all. Second, demanding part of someone's pay is out of line and creates a hostile work environment at best. Is b lying and a host of other things. And last, it deincenivises other people's work.
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    Complex_Pang... • 9h ago. Need to report to HR. This person could be a risk and try to make up some about you.
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    apietenpol No 16h ago way this is real.
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    Kindly-Lie-2965 13h ago • Wow, yes she is super entitled. Has she demanded anyone else's bonus? Curious though, how did she find out? Probably best to limit talking to this coworker outside of work related topics.
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    Also reading back, the people who might be acting "cold" to you might also not received a bonus, and are also a bit salty about it. They know better than to demand part of yours but still feel some sort of way that you got one. Its usually a good rule of thumb to not talk about bonus's, especially if they are performance based and not everyone will get one.
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    TheWorldExha... 13h ago It's harassment, you could definitely go to HR.
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    Hungry_Ad_90... 13h ago. This is textbook Hostile Work Environment and HR hates those words. Make a list of each person who has said something to you about this. Write a detailed report about the co-worker who is DEMANDING the bonus you worked for.
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    Be very thorough. Not only it is illegal for her ask this, it is harassment. I would speak with an attorney as a precaution. Let them know that each day the work environment grows more and more hostile as she attempts to recruit other employees to treat you poorly in an effort to force you to give her mo ey you have earned.
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    This is borderline extortion and the company is at great risk if they don't shut this down. Should HR be unwilling to on this matter. AND allow the harassment to continue. Your attorney will have an excellent case and you will win a tremendous lawsuit.
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    magicninja31 · 12h ago • The correct response is 'If the company thought you deserved a bonus they would have given you one....maybe ask them?
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    Ok_Airline_9031 • 12h ago • Never try to explain to an idiot. But absolutely take this to your boss as voworker is creating a hostile work environment claiming you didnt earn your bonus- which by default is accusng you or the company or both of something nefarious.
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    Update on yesterday's post: [Story] Entitled Coworker Demands I "Share" My Bonus Because They Deserve It More S **Update:** Yesterday, I shared a post about a coworker who expected me to "share" my individually-earned bonus, claiming it was only fair because they had more expenses. I was
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    blown away by the responses from you all-some suggesting I let it go, others (jokingly, I hope!) suggesting a slap. But most of you advised me to escalate the situation to HR. Well, I took your advice, and as of this morning (Tuesday, 9 a.m.), I've just left the HR office. They took my complaint seriously, and it turns out I'm not the only one who's had this issue with her. She's now been suspended for three weeks pending further investigation.
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    Thank you all for the advice and support! Sorry I couldn't reply to each of your comments individually, but I appreciate everyone who asked for an update.
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    Accomplished_Ya... 13h ago. We have now come to the "Find Out" portion of the saga.
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    FrigOffLuh . 13h ago • OP if she loses her job as a result of this, don't be like many other people we've seen post in subreddits, it won't be your fault in any way. I say this because of the abundance of posts I've read where people have gone to HR about something a coworker has done and felt
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    guilty when the coworker was terminated. In these situations, it's never the fault of the person who's going to HR, it's always the fault of the person whose actions cause someone to go to HR. Thanks for the update OP!
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    madhaus • 13h ago Wow! A three week suspension is not messing around. Appreciate the update and please update again if anything else interesting happens.
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    Tamalene 13h ago. • Hostile workplace, harassment and guilt tripping. They had it coming... They had it coming...
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    RelevantSchool15... . 13h ago what a beautiful way to start the day, thanks for the update!
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    Haunting-Arm-84... • 13h ago Good on you some people are so entitled
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    fractal_frog • 11h ago . • 3 week suspension is fairly serious. I'm glad something is being done.
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    Nukegm426 · 11h ago Now rub it in and when she gets let go tell her you want a portion of her unemployment because you deserve it
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    No_Appointment... 12h ago • Oh hells yeah! Glad to hear. Hopefully she doesn't return.
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    SnooBunnies7461 · 11h ago . Now she has more to whine about. 'My coworkers would share their bonus and then complained and had me suspended for 3 weeks. Oh poor me.'

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