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I Skipped My Coworker\'s Retirement Party and He Found Out
An employee skipped a retirement party she said she was too sick to attend, then was seen at a restaurant that same evening.
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👤 Greta
Frank is retiring after 22 years at our company. I have worked with him for three. We are friendly but not close. The party was on a Friday evening 40 minutes away. I had dinner plans with my sister who I see once a month. I sent Frank a card and gift card and told the office I was not feeling well. I did not expect anyone to see me at the restaurant. Now Frank knows and half the office knows. I should not have lied. But the guilt trip I am getting over skipping an optional party feels disproportionate.
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👤 Frank
I have worked at that company for 22 years. Greta is one of 14 people on my team. We have had lunch together dozens of times. I have covered for her on projects. I introduced her to the VP who promoted her. She sent a $25 gift card and told people she was sick. Then she went to dinner. Someone saw her. I am not angry she did not come. I am hurt she lied to my face after everything. A simple I have other plans would have been fine. That is all it would have taken.
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