Woman Finds Out Her Secret Santa Presents Were $20 Under And Asks Co-Worker For More Money

Some office holiday traditions are supposed to be harmless, but this Secret Santa exchange turned into a full-blown money dispute. One woman noticed her gift seemed to come in under the $50 limit, and instead of letting it go, she decided to ask her co-worker for the difference.

That set off a messy back-and-forth between a co-worker who thought the gift was already generous and a recipient who believed she was owed more. The situation gets even more awkward once she starts explaining why she deserves extra cash for her kids.

It is the kind of workplace drama that makes everyone cringe, and the internet had plenty to say about it.

She starts off being super kind and appreciative! It's a trap, dude!

If I received this request, I'm unsure how I would react, but I think this guy handled it pretty well by offering her money.

THEN SHE ASKS FOR A NEW TABLET?!

Before then trying to justify it by saying that because he makes more money, he should spend it on her kids.

Once her ridiculous request is denied, she turns on the old favorite - the single mother guilt machine.

That backpedal, though!

The internet had a field day with this one -

It’s giving the same awkward energy as the coworker who blurted “What Is This Thing?” at a hideous dog garland.

Not so Secret Santa

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This one really set people off.

How he should have dealt with it.

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Another reaction keeps the sarcasm going.

Bad social skills

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And this comment does not hold back.

McRevenge

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May this kind of holiday entitlement stay far away from your office.

For the gift-money fallout, read about an employee refusing to lend money after an awkward $500 cash gift.