To think buying stuff from yourself is being a bit CF?

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So a woman I work with is off work with a serious injury following an accident. Someone suggested having a whip round so we can send her a gift (there are 15 of us in the department).

Anyway, the whip round organiser works PT and on her day off, before she could get round to sorting it, someone else jumped in and announced they were having a collection for the woman who is off work, could everyone bring a donation to her and she will put together a selection of products that she sells as part of her MLM business.

My initial reaction is what a CF, using someone's misfortune to boost her profits! Admittedly I think the recipient will like the products as I know she uses them, but I still feel a bit uncomfortable about it. AIBU or is she just being helpful?

She’s a CF

Depends on her motive - you said that you know the receiver will like the products, perhaps she knows that too and can get a discount on them therefore get more for the present?

If she's doing it for her own financial gain then yes CF.

Did you know she had this MLM business on the side OP? If not, it sounds like not only is she trying to boost her profits through this persons misfortune but wants you all to hand over more money to her for over priced shit that you can buy for a couple of quid in boots (or equivalent of)

She’s a CF

I would say, no I will donate separately as I do not support MLM schemes. Loudly in the office.

I would say fine, thanks for offering. One less job for me. Especially since you know your colleague will like it

We had a co-worker do something very similar.

It was suggested that we could get a relaxing and pampering gift for a lady going on maternity leave after a tough pregnancy. CF suggested a very overpriced expensive Younique hamper which she of course happens to sell!

The idea was shot down pretty swiftly in favour of a spa voucher.

hmga90 yes I knew she had started selling this stuff because she added me to her fb selling group 🙄 Admittedly it saves anyone going out to buy stuff. I'm too much of a scaredy cat to ask if she's supplying it at cost/discount!

That's pretty gross behaviour. I have little patience for mlm sales ppl anyway...

I hate mlm... every opportunity to flog their shite products!!! so yes I think she is a (desperate) cf

What flitwit99 said.

Doesn't surprise me, MLM suckers are parasites with no conscience whatsoever.

Only if she donates any profit/commission to the gift. Don't be scared it's a valid question.

Please enlighten, what's MLM? I'm guessing it's like Avon kind of business? TBH, if that's what she does and she supplies a fair amount of stuff for the cash being given its probably ok and if she you say anything then I'd promptly expect the task to head your way!

Just looked it up - like Pampered Chef / Herbalife etc. This stuff always costs so much. I avoid those party things as there's rarely anything cheap enough for me to get hood winked into buying.

Slightly depends. If she's doing it at cost then it could be seen as a kind thing to do as you'll get more for the money. If she's making any profit whatsoever then no it's CF.

I'd say in front of everyone "that's really kind of you to donate your goods at cost price, we'd like to help choose so if you bring the price in and we can help choose knowing how much money we've got."

CF.

Please enlighten, what's MLM?

yes avon, make up, slimming aids, tanning, health supplies etc.

please watch the bbc documentary "ellie undercover secrets of the multi level millionaires" on catchup. its fascinating and shows how they prey on single mums.

@Macandcheese05 I watched that last night. It was appalling.

I have to say though I wouldn’t put Avon in the same category. They’re obviously not about the recruitment and are about the product which for me is fine.

Totally crap putting everyone’s kind donation back in her own pocket.

Hate MLM’s there are no lengths they won’t stoop to.

I would have replied ‘It sooo kind of you to offer to do a hamper for her at cost-she loves shitty mlm product so much!’ Really really loudly and maybe told a few people how generous she is.

Hopefully when the original collector is back at work from her day off she’ll get her told . Well seeing she waited until she was off
I think it’s cf behaviour and I bet she doesn’t chip in either.

@DonkeyHohtay I kinda object to being called a parasite with no conscience but with regards to the OP yes she is being a CF. Can you tell her that X (PT worker) already has it in hand and will be collecting when she is next in work

Yes just something along the lines of "oh brilliant and at cost price too I assume"

Fuck off I'd hate that.

But if the co worker likes them and uses them - I can’t see a problem