Latest update:08 Oct 2025 at 3:47 PM IST

A Reddit user shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp group chat in which management asked employees to contribute to the Diwali party.

The name of the company was not revealed. (representational image)

We are just a few weeks away from Diwali 2025, one of the most popular festivals in India, and a lot of companies are also planning Diwali parties for their employees. Such events help foster a sense of belonging and community by bringing colleagues together in a festive atmosphere. But what if a company asks its employees for donations for Diwali?

Something similar happened with a Reddit user who shared a screenshot of a WhatsApp group chat in which management asked employees to contribute to a Diwali party.

The company asks employees to contribute to the Diwali party

From the screenshot, the conversation begins with a message asking employees to return to their desks. The following post discusses the contributions of Diwali. “100 percent attendance is mandatory” for Chiefs and their teams at the Diwali party, the striker reads. She then urges managers to collect Rs 1,200 from each team member and Rs 2,000 from leads. But the wine is “at home.”

To clear up any doubts, management sent another letter noting that “everyone should pay 1,200 for the same thing.”

“Imagine asking your employees for money to throw a boring party and the place sucks too,” the caption of the post read.

How did social media react?

In a short time, the comments section was filled with reactions from many users. One Reddit user commented: “What if some employees don’t want to attend the party and are absent or at home and what about the non-alcoholic employees?” Another person wrote: “Haha, the audacity to say wine on the house after asking for money.”

One said: “Why is attendance mandatory? Shouldn’t it be a choice? What would happen if someone skipped attendance and didn’t pay anything?” “I’m so grateful my office isn’t like this,” one user commented. One person also wrote: “At first I thought they were giving out 1,200 and I was like, ‘Wow, that’s a peanut-sized amount.’ Then I realized it was much worse.”

“Dude, don’t call it a company if all these conversations are happening in WhatsApp to begin with,” the caption read. One user wrote: “You don’t have to go. It’s your money. Deny and say ‘no’. If you’re asked why, just say you have reasons. That’s all. Nothing more, nothing less. Even if the place is good, there’s no need to go.”

In India, it is a common practice for employers to give gifts to their employees during Diwali. This tradition is seen as an important gesture to express gratitude, strengthen relationships and raise morale.

Staff

The team of writers at News18.com bring you stories about what’s buzzing on the internet while exploring science, cricket, technology, sex, Bollywood and culture.

The team of writers at News18.com bring you stories about what’s buzzing on the internet while exploring science, cricket, technology, sex, Bollywood and culture.

Read more