What should I do with this co-worker?

Question

My co-worker from time to time always borrow a dollar here or two dollars there until it adds up, but then, it is always been forgotten by the time it is being ask to pay. I just don't want to be sarchastic and hurt her feelings. What should I do to her?

Answer 1

It depends, if you are the straight forward type, just tell her that the bank is closed. However, you said that you don't want to hurt her feelings, so that leaves you no choice but to tell a little white lie. Example. Sorry I left my money at home. , Gee, sorry, I just brought enough for gas for the car today. Its funny that you don't want to hurt her, but she doesn't mind hurting your pocket. I would love to hear how you manage this one. Moochers, always give the big puppy dog look and never pay back. Good luck and as the ING Banker says, "Save your money"

Answer 2

I have a co worker who does the same thing. She has nothing because of her careless spending. I gave it to her at first, like your friend a dollar or two at at time. Then it became 5 at a time, a cigarette, change for a soft drink and before I knew it she was into me for alot of money. I quit after I found out she was sponging off alot more people than me and making quite a weekly profit. Stop, she is using you.

Answer 3

Okie dokie then. Get a jar. Put ten singles in it and - because of your tender heart - mentally tell yourself that you are GIVING it to her. Then come on out and tell her straightforward-like that "there it is." She can borrow it; save it for a rainy day, but - when it's gone; it's gone. If you can't say this in person, write it down in a little note and hand her the note AND the jar of money.

Done deal, Lucille.

Anything beyond that, you're asking for it. Sorry, but you are. You are enabling her in a way. Cut it out. She needs to learn how to be responsible.

Answer 4

When I give someone money I usually don't expect to get it back. If I do that's okay and if not that's okay too. I just love giving things to people. I always say ,"I'm trying to work my way to Heaven."
In your case maybe you could just say that you don't have it to spare at the time. Sometimes people will try to take you.

Answer 5

i imagine the etiquette is, once you've committed to showing it better than a month, then you truthfully are required, through regulation, to have that up till the toddler visits back. Then, you may say "my, you even look cuter now than you probably did in this image.." You hand the image to the toddler and he/she on the prompt places it of their mouth and you may now throw it away..

Answer 6

she might be taking advantage of your nice personality. why not next time she asks to borrow money, say that she already owes you too much, and that when she pays you back, youll let her borrow money again.
or, you can play it nice and when she asks you to give her money, say you left your wallet at home, or that you cant spare her any money.

Answer 7

Tell her you've already loaned all the money you have available for loaning or tell her you were just about to ask her for $1.00.

Answer 8

If she is having money problems and needs a few bucks to eat...then be a good citizen and give it to her. If she is just sharking you, just say, "sorry, bank's closed..".

Answer 9

You have to say no when she's asks you for money. She asks because she knows you won't say no. You must say no.

Answer 10

Tell her you forgot your wallett and have no change. Just say you have no more change every time she asks.