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Employee quits job after winning 6-figure jackpot, coworkers slam him for skipping farewell gifts: 'One said I should’ve left a thank-you bonus for the team since we all worked together'

Gambling is a tricky game. You almost always lose, but the one time you win, it hooks you. Or, in this case, makes you rethink your entire life. That's what happened to this employee who won big in a poker tournament, walking away with a six-figure check. Instead of just celebrating quietly, he decided to quit his soul-sucking job on the spot. Can you blame him? Life's too short to endure endless corporate struggle when you've just hit the jackpot.

But when word got out about his winnings, his coworkers suddenly started acting differently. Jokes about free coffee and catered parties turned into not-so-subtle expectations for cash gifts and lavish farewell gestures. When he left without entertaining their fantasies, the vibe in the office shifted. He was called selfish and accused of "abandoning" them, leaving everyone salty about leaving them behind. The internet weighed in, with many reminding him (and us) why you should never flaunt a big winning to coworkers, friends, or family. No one is safe from entitlement. Keep scrolling for the full story and decide for yourself if he should've handled his lucky exit differently.

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