Candy Bar Theft Creates Office Drama
Dear Abby | August 19th, 2025 | Letter 3 of 3
DEAR ABBY: On his second day of work, a new co-worker from a different department stole my candy bar. I confronted him, but he had already eaten it. Everyone was staring at me as I scolded him. He later returned to my department and threw a total of $21.62 at me. Before he threw it at my face, I had told him he didn't need to give me any money. His manager later spoke to me defending what he did! He said he was a nice boy and that I was out of line to scold him in front of everyone. Abby, who was wrong here? What should I do since work is now so awkward? I never got my candy back, but I did get $21.62. -- NOT PROFESSIONAL IN THE EAST.
DEAR NOT: Speak to your nice co-worker privately and see if you can clear the air. Tell him the money you spent on the candy wasn't what bothered you, what did was that he took something that didn't belong to him. Then return the cash he threw at you after deducting the cost of the candy bar. P.S. His manager is mistaken. That nice boy has an entitled attitude and sticky fingers.
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