A fishing trip was planned between some coworkers and I said I wanted to go after being told my share of expenses (license, charter, food, etc.) altogether wouldn't be more than $100 or so. Since then, I've been told that it would cost nearly $200 for myself, which I can't afford... I also learned that I need to work that weekend so I can't go anyway.
I have been looking for someone who wants to go in my place, but if I cannot find a replacement the group is asking me to pay my share of the charter deposit since that is nonrefundable.. I would be dishing out $100 for not going on a fishing trip. If they split my share, everyone would just being paying an extra $20.
Am I obligated to pay the money even though I will not be attending? I committed to going when I thought the trip would cost a lot less than it turned out, and an extra $20 is a lot easier for someone to come up with than an extra $100...
2006-08-11 05:54:23 · 10 answers · asked by butterphly069 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It would be "nice" to pay the money however, the group already broke their promise to you by making the trip cost twice what was originally agreed to. I'm not saying two wrongs make a right here, but if the trip was not what you signed on for you cannot be held responsible for not going. If the trip was only $100, as agreed, and you couldn't go for whatever reason then I would say you should pay up. Perhaps offer to split it? Compromise is often the best way out of sticky situations like this.
2006-08-11 06:42:06 · answer #1 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How soon is the trip? Is there time for the others to find a replacement? If it's several weeks yet, that is plenty of time to find someone.
Regardless, since you agreed to only $100, and didn't have to work, I would think that you should not have to pay. Now that the terms of the deal have changed, AND you have to work, they shouldn't try to make you pay. If they can afford $200/person, they can afford another $20.
2006-08-11 06:02:02 · answer #2 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ettiquette wise you are not required to attend,you made a commitment under false information so they cannot hold you liable for the extra money,though it looks bad for you at work from now on.I say give $20 to help with the cost
2006-08-11 08:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by movin12006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since they changed the plans after you agreed, I don't think you are obligated at all. Unless you knew ahead of time that this was a possibilty, then no, don't pay anything. Let them deal with it, but don't be expected to be invited again. May not be a big loss anyway.
2006-08-11 05:57:51 · answer #4 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you asked that they include you, I think that you should pay the $100.00. Ifyou don't and leave it up to your coworkers, they may have some resentment toward you for not going and sticking them with the extra $ each. Also, to keep up good relations with your co-works, don't do that to them... if you do they will most likely not invite you out again and you won't rank very high on the popular metre.
2006-08-11 06:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by jtj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't pay it. I understand you made a commitment, but under the impression it would be $100. Having to work is something out of your control, if you cancelled for something silly then I would say you owe the money.
2006-08-11 05:57:46 · answer #6 · answered by designer_bunnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right - it would be easier for everyone to come up with $20, rather than for one person to come up with $200 for the priviledge of not going. The original agreement (that you had agreed upon) was that you would pay $100 or so... if they can't live up to their end of the bargain, then you shouldn't have to live up to yours.
2006-08-11 05:58:45 · answer #7 · answered by Grifter 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you knew that the deposit was non-refundable when you agreed to go then I would say yes you are obligated to pay the money and/or go fishing. However if you were not aware that it was non refundable I would say that you are technically in the clear but it would look bad to not pay the money in my opinion. I would probrably go ahead and go.
2006-08-11 05:59:17 · answer #8 · answered by magnolia745 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fishing huh? Is this one of those Brokeback Mountain situations???
2006-08-14 08:44:58 · answer #9 · answered by Samba Queen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You owe it. Consider this as being a lesson learned.
2006-08-11 08:29:00 · answer #10 · answered by sheeny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋