Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - Being forced to contribute to United Way???

Ronn_Bman · 10-25-2001, 05:10 PM

I'm know the United Way is a great organization, but forced, or "recommended", donations are wrong and against the idea of charity.

My wife is in a similar situation at her job. She was put in charge (after her boss decided he didn't want to deal with the hassle) of passing out payroll deduction forms, going to the meetings, and other jobs associated with the "combined campaign". Even though we've always given locally, she now feels obligated to give more than we used to through payroll deduction. At one of the meetings, someone politely said, "if those leading this effort don't give how can we expect others to." Meaning, give more than anyone else where you work. Probably another reason her boss, who makes twice what she does, didn't want to be bothered.

It's good money to a good cause, but it's an uncomfortable situation and I don't think it's what the United Way wants, or intended.

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10-25-2001, 05:10 PM	#3
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	I'm know the United Way is a great organization, but forced, or "recommended", donations are wrong and against the idea of charity. My wife is in a similar situation at her job. She was put in charge (after her boss decided he didn't want to deal with the hassle) of passing out payroll deduction forms, going to the meetings, and other jobs associated with the "combined campaign". Even though we've always given locally, she now feels obligated to give more than we used to through payroll deduction. At one of the meetings, someone politely said, "if those leading this effort don't give how can we expect others to." Meaning, give more than anyone else where you work. Probably another reason her boss, who makes twice what she does, didn't want to be bothered. It's good money to a good cause, but it's an uncomfortable situation and I don't think it's what the United Way wants, or intended. ------------------ "Your right to swing your fist ends where my nose begins." [This message has been edited by Ronn_Bman (edited 10-25-2001).]