Updated on: Oct 08, 2025 06:30 am IST

A Reddit put up about an organization asking staff to pay for a Diwali social gathering has sparked a dialog about Indian workplace tradition.

An worker shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp chat, which has irked Reddit customers. The image captures a message on an workplace group during which the administration requested staff to contribute to the Diwali social gathering.

A Redditor claimed that their workplace demanded contributions for the Diwali bash. (Representational picture). (Unsplash)

“Imagine asking cash out of your staff to present a boring social gathering and the venue is unhealthy too,” a Reddit consumer wrote. The WhatsApp window exhibits an earlier message during which the workers are requested to return to their desks.

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The following message discusses the Diwali contributions. The ahead reads that “100% Attendance is necessary” for bosses and their groups on the Diwali social gathering. It then instructs the managers to gather ₹1,200 from every crew member and units the quantity at ₹2,000 for the leads.

Another message additional clarifies, “Everyone has to present. 1200/ particular person for a similar.”

How did social media react?

An particular person posted, “If your organization is speaking by way of WhatsApp, they blur the strains {of professional} and private life. WhatsApp will not be for skilled conversations. Any firm that does this doesn’t care about professionalism, and it is a signal you need to transfer out as quickly as attainable.” Another requested, “Why is it necessary to attend? Shouldn’t that be a alternative? What will occur if somebody skips it and would not pay something?”

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A 3rd added, “The audacity to ask for cash for a Diwali social gathering.” A fourth wrote, “BOOZEONTHEHOUSE. The audacity to jot down that after asking for RS 1200 and RS 2000 every,” referencing the hashtag on the finish of the WhatsApp screenshot shared by the OP.

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