'Is this stingy behaviour coming from a boss?': Employee shocked after boss made everyone pay for their colleague's farewell dinner party

An employee expressed surprise after learning that his boss had organized a farewell dinner party for a colleague without disclosing that attendees would be responsible for covering their own meals, along with additional costs for the departing employee's food. In a Reddit post, the junior employee, who received a lower salary, noted that the cost was significant - approximately three times what he typically spent on a meal.

The employee questioned whether it was inconsiderate to expect everyone to equally contribute, particularly when individuals had varying financial situations. Furthermore, the employee was particularly upset about having to contribute towards the cost of alcohol, even though they did not consume any themselves. The employee sought feedback on whether their reaction was overly critical or if others felt similarly about the situation.

Many Singaporeans who engaged with the discussion agreed that it was unbecoming of a boss to organize a farewell dinner and then expect others to cover the expenses. Some commented that bosses in both MNCs and SMEs should be the ones to foot the bill. However, there were differing opinions, with some asserting that splitting the bill was customary at certain companies and that participants were free to choose whether to attend or contribute.

Others suggested that the employee could politely decline attending the event or offer to buy the departing colleague a separate meal if they wished to remain connected.