My friends who work at big 4 always expect me to pay major chunk of the bill whenever we go out to bars, etc. I recently joined MBB firm like 3-4 months ago, and they for some reason think that i make so much money. Even though i just make above average salary, and maybe average at best in certain states(Cali, etc) . Is that normal? Im just a bit annoyed with that since i was trying to save for my mortgage

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That’s absurd. Everyone pays what they drink/eat, not a penny more (special occasions as the exception).

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Next time tell them to split stuff equally, seems like some toxic leaching behavior

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Bring it up with them. Have a candid convo - maybe they don’t realize and if they do realize and still expect you to pick up - the questions you need to ask yourself are: are they really good friends or am I being used.

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B4 sees MBB as their rich uncle/cousin 😀

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Make them pay for their own stuff. They are fully capable adults. Stick to your priorities. Also learn to say no to people. It’s a valuable lesson in self worth. No one will take care of you but you so unfortunately you have to put your needs first. If they can’t accept paying for their own drinks then they aren’t your friends anyway.

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Why do they expect that unless you’ve reinforced it? Ask to have separate tabs, walk away from the group and ask the waiter to put your items into your own tab, or order at the bar. Your lack of boundaries and speaking up is what got you here

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You have time to go out?!?

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I mean...do you not?

Sound like bums tell them no lol.

Had a similar situation when I got a big sign on bonus my friends thought I’d buy hundreds in tequila shots for us all. Gtfo my face leech

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Stand up for yourself, and more importantly, for the MBB brand. 😏

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Get rid of them, real friends don’t do shit like this. These folks are leeches

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What? Why would you pay for anyone but yourself? Use split wise and get new friends.

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They aren't friends send them a hard message and put them on ice for a bit. If they don't change, dump them. You at MBB you need new friends. Start mingling with the right people who won't treat you like trash.

I always had firm boundaries. Always go Dutch and have some self respect. I never buy anything for anyone in my circle we all pay for what we order but it might be a western European thing. Americans I noticed tend to buy for the group and do rounds. Too much headache if you ask me.

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You earn for yourself or for your friends?

That’s not normal and your friends are definitely trying to take advantage of you

Big 4 is no slouch either - they ought to be able to afford to pay for themselves.

Sounds like they are jealous for some reason. Doesn't really sound like a good friend

Get better friends

Time for new friends.

Dude just say “I’m paying separately”. Say it in a way that doesn’t waste anyones time

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