An employer recently decided to replace expected pay raises with token goodie bags, and the internet is having a field day with the absurdity of it all. This situation, which went viral on Reddit, highlights a growing disconnect between what management thinks constitutes employee appreciation and what workers actually need to survive.
The post, which appeared on the subreddit r/mildlyinfuriating, featured a photo of the bag’s contents. It included a bottle of water, a packet of crackers, a single piece of candy, a pen, and a retractable measuring tape. You can imagine the frustration this caused when employees were likely hoping for a meaningful adjustment to their base pay.
