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Hot topic: I need other people's opinions PLEASE!!
I work in a small office, 15 - 10 people. Every event around here results in a party (marriage, baby, etc.) which is fine, the Company pays for cake and ice cream or for happy hour for everyone. I feel that everyone around here is an adult, they don't NEED presents, they will get gifts at their baby shower, bridal shower, or wedding. So point being... every time we have one of these parties people give at least $20. Well, this week we are having two parties...one person got a new job, one is getting married...so I'm expected to give $40. I already wrote the check. I don't want to look cheap and not give any money at all. I started thinking that I'm being selfish about this, but then I think I'm not b/c if it were me getting married, having a baby, or getting a new job I wouldn't expect a gift,the little party and a card would be enough for me.  I know $40 does not seem like that much money, but this is getting pretty frequent.  Most of the people in our office are young and will have all three of the above events (marriage, babies, and a new job).  Please give me your perspective on this.

Kate24, I need other people's opinions PLEASE!! Posted in Your Money.