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TVFactFan · 08-23-2005, 12:03 PM

Co-workers asking to borrow money and only been knowing me since July 5th which is not even two months yet. I can;t believe someone would have the ordasity to open up their mouth and ask me to borrow $20 and we just met in July. UNBELIEVABLE. So i had to lie because once you start, they will always ask. They know not to ask me anymore after this statement

"I bring $10.00 to work with me everyday, $5.00 for breakfast, and $5.00 for lunch"

So that statments prevents any more-"hey Solomon can i borrow $10 until Friday"

Anyone go through this on there job?

TripperFan · 08-23-2005, 12:35 PM

I don't blame you a bit!! What a bunch of moochers!!

I don't recall people doing it that soon to me, but I'd have a box of kleenex on my desk that would magically get emptied by the end of the week. Also had the president constantly bumming smokes off of me. He even admitted he probably owed me a carton - meanwhile, the guy was probably earning 10 times what I was.

I eventually did the same as you - hid the Kleenex and told the pres I just had enough cigarettes to "do me". If you don't, they'll just keep it up and it gets worse.

Dr. Jazz · 08-23-2005, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

I don't blame you a bit!! What a bunch of moochers!!

I don't recall people doing it that soon to me, but I'd have a box of kleenex on my desk that would magically get emptied by the end of the week. Also had the president constantly bumming smokes off of me. He even admitted he probably owed me a carton - meanwhile, the guy was probably earning 10 times what I was.

I eventually did the same as you - hid the Kleenex and told the pres I just had enough cigarettes to "do me". If you don't, they'll just keep it up and it gets worse.

This president person sounds like your boss. I would make an exception if it's the boss, because you don't want to get on bad terms with the boss lol

TripperFan · 08-23-2005, 12:56 PM

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This president person sounds like your boss. I would make an exception if it's the boss, because you don't want to get on bad terms with the boss lol

Indirectly he was - I actually worked for 4 V.P.s and the President. He wouldn't have fired me, but it did make life easier by providing them for him since he'd sometimes invite me into his office for a smoke (when it was a non-smoking building). He sneak them in the washroom!!

Trouble was that sometimes when other execs visited him who smoked, he'd hand out mine!! There IS a limit!

PZelda · 08-23-2005, 01:22 PM

I never had that problem with money (on the rare occasion I got asked for $, I would always tell people, "Sorry, I only bought enough to buy lunch for myself."), but I had a HUGE problem with people wanting a stick of gum from me.

This happened *ALL THE FREAKING TIME* when I was in middle/high school, because the other kids knew I was always stocked with gum, and they loved spearmint the most (the flavor I always had with me). I was okay with it some of the time but if 5 people asked me at once, I flat-out refused them the gum. Get yer own pack -- they're only $1 or less everywhere!

I did NOT appreciate having to constantly buy a new pack of gum every week because of that. I like my pack of gum to last me two or even three weeks but when I was in school, I'd be cleared out in a week. *sigh*

Luckily, that doesn't happen anymore. I just give people an evil glare if they do.

Rene · 08-23-2005, 02:08 PM

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I never had that problem with money (on the rare occasion I got asked for $, I would always tell people, "Sorry, I only bought enough to buy lunch for myself."), but I had a HUGE problem with people wanting a stick of gum from me.

This happened *ALL THE FREAKING TIME* when I was in middle/high school, because the other kids knew I was always stocked with gum, and they loved spearmint the most (the flavor I always had with me). I was okay with it some of the time but if 5 people asked me at once, I flat-out refused them the gum. Get yer own pack -- they're only $1 or less everywhere!

I did NOT appreciate having to constantly buy a new pack of gum every week because of that. I like my pack of gum to last me two or even three weeks but when I was in school, I'd be cleared out in a week. *sigh*

Luckily, that doesn't happen anymore. I just give people an evil glare if they do.

omg same here about the gum- i always have some and my stupid friends always come up to me and ask and then when i say no they whine or call me selfish or dont talk to me!

this year im sayin no and i dont care if anyone gets mad. gurrr i hate that

TVFactFan · 08-23-2005, 02:21 PM

They can atleast wait for me to get pass my 90 day probationary period before asking to borrow money. It may have something to do with the fact that i'm one of the only employees who is single with no kids. The majority of people have cars, familes, and mortagages and that's probably why they always need money

TripperFan · 08-23-2005, 02:51 PM

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They can atleast wait for me to get pass my 90 day probationary period before asking to borrow money. It may have something to do with the fact that i'm one of the only employees who is single with no kids. The majority of people have cars, familes, and mortagages and that's probably why they always need money

To hell with that noise!! Tell 'em you've actually got 15 illegit kids you're having to support - and ask them - afterall, didn't you see me on that Springer episode??

TVFactFan · 08-23-2005, 03:20 PM

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To hell with that noise!! Tell 'em you've actually got 15 illegit kids you're having to support - and ask them - afterall, didn't you see me on that Springer episode??

Exactly, you can't just assume because someone doesn;t have a family and mortgage that they have extra money to give out

dawsongirl · 08-23-2005, 03:25 PM

wth? My co-workers are the last people I'd ask for money. Anyway, no, that's never happened to me. I've always been the low man who made nothing anyway.

Mijada · 08-23-2005, 03:35 PM

I understand what you mean. When I first started working people would ask to borrow money all the time. I just kept saying no and they got the message and now they leave me alone. I never would let those people make me feel guilty either just because they had kids and I didn't. As far as I was concerened, they made the choice to have kids at a young age and if they can't afford em they shouldn't have had em. It used to really tick me off how these people always had money for cigarettes and beer on the weekends but when it came to important stuff like food or gas for the car they were always broke.
There've been times when I needed a few bucks here and there too but I would never ask a coworker. I either went without or just asked a very close friend or family member but only if it was for something very important. Either way I was always embarrassed to borrow money from anyone. It amazes me sometimes at the lack of pride some people have.

TripperFan · 08-23-2005, 03:41 PM

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Exactly, you can't just assume because someone doesn;t have a family and mortgage that they have extra money to give out

You know what else sucks about being the single person in an office - you're the one who usually gets stuck working late. The others have their excuses - need to pick the kids up from daycare.....need to drop them off at soccer practice...blah blah blah - they also get first choice of vacation time because they have to take them when the kids are off. You really get screwed when you're single or even married without children. And they give you a blank stare if you say you have dogs to get home to or something. It's not fair!

Brian Damage · 08-23-2005, 03:46 PM

I think it is very rude to ask for money from someone....unless you were really close.

theshark8777 · 08-23-2005, 05:02 PM

I give money to my co workers frequently. Only the ones I like though. The ones I know will be there to give me money if I forget my wallet or something, and usually not more than $5. I know they will give it back in a day or two.

TVFactFan · 08-23-2005, 05:07 PM

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I give money to my co workers frequently. Only the ones I like though. The ones I know will be there to give me money if I forget my wallet or something, and usually not more than $5. I know they will give it back in a day or two.

If someone needed a quarter or something for a soda but not-"Solomon can i borrow $20 because i don;t have any gas money, the needle is on E"-LOL

08-23-2005, 12:03 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	I'm experiencing something on my new job that is really pissing me off Co-workers asking to borrow money and only been knowing me since July 5th which is not even two months yet. I can;t believe someone would have the ordasity to open up their mouth and ask me to borrow $20 and we just met in July. UNBELIEVABLE. So i had to lie because once you start, they will always ask. They know not to ask me anymore after this statement "I bring $10.00 to work with me everyday, $5.00 for breakfast, and $5.00 for lunch" So that statments prevents any more-"hey Solomon can i borrow $10 until Friday" Anyone go through this on there job?

08-23-2005, 12:35 PM	#2
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	I don't blame you a bit!! What a bunch of moochers!! I don't recall people doing it that soon to me, but I'd have a box of kleenex on my desk that would magically get emptied by the end of the week. Also had the president constantly bumming smokes off of me. He even admitted he probably owed me a carton - meanwhile, the guy was probably earning 10 times what I was. I eventually did the same as you - hid the Kleenex and told the pres I just had enough cigarettes to "do me". If you don't, they'll just keep it up and it gets worse.
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08-23-2005, 01:22 PM	#5
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I never had that problem with money (on the rare occasion I got asked for $, I would always tell people, "Sorry, I only bought enough to buy lunch for myself."), but I had a HUGE problem with people wanting a stick of gum from me. This happened ALL THE FREAKING TIME when I was in middle/high school, because the other kids knew I was always stocked with gum, and they loved spearmint the most (the flavor I always had with me). I was okay with it some of the time but if 5 people asked me at once, I flat-out refused them the gum. Get yer own pack -- they're only $1 or less everywhere! I did NOT appreciate having to constantly buy a new pack of gum every week because of that. I like my pack of gum to last me two or even three weeks but when I was in school, I'd be cleared out in a week. sigh Luckily, that doesn't happen anymore. I just give people an evil glare if they do.
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08-23-2005, 03:35 PM	#11
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I understand what you mean. When I first started working people would ask to borrow money all the time. I just kept saying no and they got the message and now they leave me alone. I never would let those people make me feel guilty either just because they had kids and I didn't. As far as I was concerened, they made the choice to have kids at a young age and if they can't afford em they shouldn't have had em. It used to really tick me off how these people always had money for cigarettes and beer on the weekends but when it came to important stuff like food or gas for the car they were always broke. There've been times when I needed a few bucks here and there too but I would never ask a coworker. I either went without or just asked a very close friend or family member but only if it was for something very important. Either way I was always embarrassed to borrow money from anyone. It amazes me sometimes at the lack of pride some people have.
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08-23-2005, 03:46 PM	#13
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I think it is very rude to ask for money from someone....unless you were really close.
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08-23-2005, 02:21 PM	#7
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	They can atleast wait for me to get pass my 90 day probationary period before asking to borrow money. It may have something to do with the fact that i'm one of the only employees who is single with no kids. The majority of people have cars, familes, and mortagages and that's probably why they always need money

08-23-2005, 03:25 PM	#10
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	wth? My co-workers are the last people I'd ask for money. Anyway, no, that's never happened to me. I've always been the low man who made nothing anyway.

08-23-2005, 05:02 PM	#14
theshark8777 Hats for Bats Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 23, 2001 Location: northeast Ohio. Posts: 5,315	I give money to my co workers frequently. Only the ones I like though. The ones I know will be there to give me money if I forget my wallet or something, and usually not more than $5. I know they will give it back in a day or two.
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