"Can I Have a Drink?" Employee Asks, Boss Demands "Pay Half Price"...Netizens Debate Fiercely

"Yabakhada" vs "There Are People Who Abuse It"

A story about a cafe part-timer who came to work early in the morning due to a large order and asked if they could have a cup of coffee, only to be told by the owner to pay half price, has become a hot topic online. While many criticized the owner as being 'stingy,' some argued back, saying 'there are people who take advantage of kindness.'

On the 19th, a story from A, who works part-time at a dessert cafe, was posted on an online community. A said, "We received a large order of 500 salt bread," and started by saying, "I came out early in the morning to wash dishes and pack, and it was really tough."

He revealed, "I asked the owner, 'I'm really tired, can I just make and drink one iced Americano?'" He continued, "Then the owner hesitated and said to pay half price," adding, "I had a reality check and on the way home, I told them I wouldn't come in starting next week."

Netizens who read the story mostly reacted that the owner was stingy, saying things like, "The owner is too harsh," "There are better ways to save money," "What is that when they should be giving it first," "Don't cafes usually let part-timers drink one free beverage?" and "Judging by how they treat part-timers, they don't know how to run a business."

As the story gained attention, A shared a follow-up, saying, "Thank you for getting angry as if it were your own issue." He said, "The owner asked why I suddenly quit," and "I hesitated whether to be honest but ended up giving a vague answer. Near the end of my shift, I asked, 'Are part-timers usually not allowed to make coffee for themselves?'" He added, "The owner said employees can get a 50% discount," and "So I guess that's why they mentioned half price that day." A said, "I don't usually drink coffee, so I didn't know until now. After working the early shift and being tired, I asked and found out after six months," concluding, "I decided not to come in starting tomorrow."

A's story spread to many online communities that day. In self-employed business communities, many criticized the owner, saying things like, "The owner thought wrong," "If it's 500 pieces, they should even provide meals," and "Penny wise, pound foolish."

However, some argued back, saying, "If you let employees drink beverages freely, they take it for granted and cause trouble. That's why there is an employee discount at workplaces," "There are always people who abuse kindness," and "Once you give in, they think it's a given."

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