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Should I have shared?

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werkwerkwerk · 01/02/2018 14:08

I've name changed for this as it is very outing!

Basically, I work in a small office with 2 other ladies doing the admin etc, for a local business. I have been there, full time, for just over 3 years, the 2nd works part time and has been there for almost 1 year and the 3rd is a new starter, still on probation.

We don't socialise outside of work and I wouldn't say we were particularly friendly.

For Christmas, the 3 of us were given a bottle of prosecco, a box of chocolates and a scratch card.

My scratch card was a winner! £25k winner.

I was over the moon! I've had a tough few years financially and this really couldn't have come at a better time. The money paid off a few bills and the rest will be used as a deposit on my very own little house (as soon as I find it!) I'm very excited!

After new year, I invited the 2 ladies I work with out for a champane afternoon tea in a swanky hotel and then we went for manicures and pedicures. All my treat.

This morning, I was taken into the office by the owner of the business and told that the other ladies have asked him to speak to me regarding the winnings, as they feel it should be shared 3 ways. And my boss agrees as he feels that my winning has caused a bad vibe in the office.

AIBU by not sharing? I'll be honest and say that the thought of sharing with them never even crossed my mind and I still have no intention of doing so, but I just wanted to get some other opinions...

OP posts:
SharronNeedles · 01/02/2018 19:43

I would just tell your boss that you think it is very generous of him to offer them £25k each.

Watch him sweat

HarveyKietelRabbit · 01/02/2018 19:43

No you shouldn't have to share.

It was a gift.

If you'd be given £1 each and you spent yours on a scratchcard and won you wouldn't be expected to share. This is the same to me.

GentleJones · 01/02/2018 19:47

I also think your Boss should grow a bloody backbone!

2birds1chick · 01/02/2018 19:57

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HolyMountain · 01/02/2018 19:59

Actually 2birds my BiL won £20,000 on a scratch card bought from Asda. It can happen.

Toast3 · 01/02/2018 20:00

Has your boss asked for a share too? Lol
This is your money. To do with as YOU wish.
Congratulations on your fantastic win 👍🍾

2birds1chick · 01/02/2018 20:01

Yes, there are £20k prizes. But like I said, none offer a specific prize of £25k. Fact.

HaudYerWheeshtBawbag · 01/02/2018 20:02

2birds, don’t talk shite, plenty of people have won 25k and more and less, quite google will advise you otherwise!

Also if you believe the OP is a troll, report!!! Your not the troll police, or a moderator on MN!!!

2birds1chick · 01/02/2018 20:03

The actual prizes are very specific. I'm aware you can win up to £4m on some scratchcard, but none have a prize of £25k that can be won, even as a smaller prize on a big card.
Trust me.
Or check out the prizes on offer on the National Lottery website, like I did...

LavenderDoll · 01/02/2018 20:03

2birds report or keep it to yourself

Congratulations OP - don't even think about sharing- enjoy the house hunting

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Whambarsarentasfizzyastheywere · 01/02/2018 20:07

Maybe she changed the amount. I change insignificant facts sometimes so I don't out myself too much.

cathy87 · 01/02/2018 20:09

There are scratchcards in Ireland with €25,000 prizes. Or she could be fudging the details a little bit for anonymity.

tootiredtospeak · 01/02/2018 20:11

Fuck that I’d share with family but colleagues no chance.

SumThucker · 01/02/2018 20:11

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CatsCatsCats11 · 01/02/2018 20:12

I wouldn't share

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athingthateveryoneneeds · 01/02/2018 20:15

It was fun while it lasted, eh, op?

WitchesHatRim · 01/02/2018 20:17

I did wonder....

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2birds1chick · 01/02/2018 20:29

HeckyPeck

That's an online scratchcard. Like to see how that ended up in a gift bag...

Hmm
2birds1chick · 01/02/2018 20:29

Jesus

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