Would this bother you?

Grapesontheice · 2022-12-22T15:53:15+00:00

I’m prepared to be slaughtered and accused of greed but in my shoes would you be annoyed by this….. At work one of my colleagues decided to sign up for a radio competition to win a huge sum of money. To win the money they were asked a question live on air. They didn’t know the answer but I did so I told them and they won. Colleague is now (obviously!) ecstatic to receive the prize money, everyone congratulated them, requested a round of drinks on them and went back to work. My point is, is it unreasonable for me to be upset I wasn’t thanked or offered any of the prize money?

Tzimi · 01/12/2023 06:39

Beezknees · 01/12/2023 06:26

This thread is from last December so it's a bit late now!

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Lol, yes, I suppose it is...

Beezknees · 01/12/2023 06:26

Tzimi · 01/12/2023 06:01

It would be nice of them to offer you something, or at least buy you a coffee!

This thread is from last December so it's a bit late now!

Tzimi · 01/12/2023 06:01

It would be nice of them to offer you something, or at least buy you a coffee!

Bahhhhhumbug · 11/01/2023 20:29

I'd be inclined to report them,sure its against rules for most radio competitions for someone give you the answer

6079SmithW · 08/01/2023 07:39

@Grapesontheice if they're leaving anyway, I'd definitely have a word with them now. What's the worst that could happen?
Try adding it on to the end of an otherwise non confrontational comment - 'Your family must have been so happy with the win, it was really lucky we were together at the time so I could help you' or 'Did you have a nice Xmas? I was telling all my family about how I was able to help you win that radio prize. Good job I knew the answer' kind of thing.

backtomeagain · 07/01/2023 00:05

I'd give you 1000

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Grapesontheice · 06/01/2023 23:07

They handed in their notice over Christmas so they won’t be here for much longer luckily, but no they haven’t said anything and I’ve kept my distance. Lesson learned!

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eastegg · 06/01/2023 22:32

librarian55 · 27/12/2022 18:21

I know how you feel. My local radio station used to run a competition where they would play a snippet of someone talking, maybe 3 or 4 words and listeners would phone in to guess who it was. The prize money went up by £25 each day and it had reached over £1000 for this one voice. I had been convinced for some time that it was John Lennon and finally got through only to be told it wasn't him. I was gutted as I was still convinced I was right. The money was won the next day, it was Paul McCartney. I am sure that I gave them the clue, it still bugs me!!

Ooh that’s annoying.

CambsAlways · 06/01/2023 18:06

I’m wondering the same thing.

WestendVBroadway · 06/01/2023 14:46

Any update @Grapesontheice , now that you are all back at work after Christmas break?

librarian55 · 27/12/2022 18:21

I know how you feel. My local radio station used to run a competition where they would play a snippet of someone talking, maybe 3 or 4 words and listeners would phone in to guess who it was. The prize money went up by £25 each day and it had reached over £1000 for this one voice. I had been convinced for some time that it was John Lennon and finally got through only to be told it wasn't him. I was gutted as I was still convinced I was right. The money was won the next day, it was Paul McCartney. I am sure that I gave them the clue, it still bugs me!!

Mandyjack · 25/12/2022 15:02

You should've entered yourself
Think you are right to be annoyed

Inwiththenew · 24/12/2022 14:03

To not give you a share would be really bad. It’s not wrong to except a thanks. Maybe she wants to discuss it with her partner but I’d say the fact she’s been quiet to now means that she would rather not.

rosemarysalter · 24/12/2022 08:36

I would have just said, you are very welcome as i left

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Poetnojo · 24/12/2022 08:33

If I was your colleague I would give you 2k and be delighted with the 10k and be extremely grateful to you. How stingy of them. Hopefully when they have a chance to talk to their family and friends about it they will have a change of heart.

Tygger · 24/12/2022 07:51

I'm with check1check2, the op helped them cheat, depriving a genuine winner.
It seems that this was not so much a competition but one of those lucky dips run by the independent radio networks, where there is only one question which is "what is the exact amount in the kitty, so hardly "Who wants to be a miillionaire"

pinkvariant · 24/12/2022 05:30

@Bahhhhhumbug
That's horrendous!!!!!

Startwithamimosa · 24/12/2022 05:28

Bahhhhhumbug · 24/12/2022 03:51

Friend paid absent colleagues pound entry into a local football competition without being asked. Colleague came back to work and was thrilled to find she had won the 10k jackpot.Walked over to friend and gave her the pound back and that was all.

Ouch

Judgyjudgy · 24/12/2022 04:04

I think I'd be pretty annoyed

stillvicarinatutu · 24/12/2022 03:53

She was halfway there already? Yes but halfway to nothing g is nothing- she didn't know the answer.
Op gave her the answer . Without op she's have not won a penny .

Bahhhhhumbug · 24/12/2022 03:51

Friend paid absent colleagues pound entry into a local football competition without being asked. Colleague came back to work and was thrilled to find she had won the 10k jackpot.Walked over to friend and gave her the pound back and that was all.

Dragonella · 24/12/2022 03:21

You said you provided the answer and she won £12,000 then you deserve a very heartfelt thank you and a token of thanks of maybe £500 that's what I would Have done

Tbarker1 · 24/12/2022 00:29

Hi, I understand and completely agree with your frustration. A thank you is the least you deserve. A wuestion though, did others in the office see that you had written it down? Maybe she might be trying to take credit and have her “ooh look at me” moment. I am very stubborn and can hold a grudge forever.

I would make a point of saying “how did you spend the money I won you” loudly so people hear, but not too loud so it’s obvious. Then laugh it off so to speak. She then has to acknowledge it. Also maybe a, “did Royal Mail lose my Thankyou card” all with a jokey manner with a hint of sarcasm.

00kitty · 24/12/2022 00:25

I’m hoping you go back to work on Jan 4th and find a cheque on your desk at least for 1K, it would be the right thing to do

Isaidnomorecrisps · 23/12/2022 23:45

Half for you.
I’d have given it instantly - couldn’t have left for Christmas without doing it. You won them the money!