At what point does a coworker 'forgetting their wallet' stop being an accident?
By @reeseee · Work
There's one person on my team who is brilliant at their job but seems to have selective amnesia about their wallet whenever we do a group order. It's never a huge amount, just enough to be annoying.
The full story
It started with the occasional, 'Oh shoot, I left my wallet at my desk, can you spot me?' and we'd all say sure. Now it's a running joke that's not funny. Last Friday it was a full lunch order from the good sandwich place, and this morning it was the fancy coffee run. It’s not about the money, it's the principle and the sheer awkwardness of it all. I'm tempted to 'forget' his order the next time we do a run, just to see what happens.
How people voted
- OP Is Right — 20% (11 votes)
- Both Messy — 44% (24 votes)
- OP Is Wrong — 36% (20 votes)
Readers are split: “Both Messy” leads with 44% — 55 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@sighsame — Has anyone just tried asking him to Venmo them immediately after he 'forgets'?
@ivyish — I wonder if they're actually struggling with money and are just too embarrassed to say anything.
@karay — Oh honey. You have the patience of a saint for putting up with this nonsense.
@ameliaa — I'd 'forget' his order so fast. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
@vinceagain — That's weaponized incompetence and you're right to be annoyed by it.
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