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NDTV
10-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Freelancer Invoiced For Money, Got Cheesecake Instead. Internet Reacts
Cheesecake is packed with comfort. This rich and creamy dessert comes with a soft cheese base. Layered over a crust, prepared from crackers or crushed cookies, it is often baked to perfection. From birthday celebrations to holiday feasts, this sugary indulgence reigns supreme on every occasion. But have you ever heard of cheesecake as a mode of payment? Recently, a freelancer received a cheesecake instead of her deserved payment. Harnoor Saluja, a communications specialist, shared the bizarre incident on LinkedIn. Also Read: "What Community Is All About" - Punjabi Couple Makes Pakoras For Their Neighbour Abroad, Win Hearts Online In her post, Harnoor Saluja revealed that she received cheesecake as payment from a client after she sent an invoice to them. The content strategist wrote, 'When I thought invoices couldn't get weirder, a client sent me a cheesecake. Yes. A whole cheesecake. Not a thank-you note, not a payment—just dairy-based confusion.' Harnoor Saluja explained that she sent her address to the client, expecting to receive the remuneration. But, 'they saw it and thought, 'This freelancer? She needs dessert,' added the professional. Although Harnoor admitted that she loves cake, she wittily pointed out, 'I wasn't running a pastry subscription.' Also Read: Blinkit For Everything: Child's Homework Goes Viral, Sums Up How We Shop For Food Now Voicing her displeasure with the mode of payment, Harnoor Saluja's comeback was, 'Are we invoicing in tiramisu now? Should I start accepting PayPal and panna cotta? I'm here to get paid, not open a bakery. But if this is the vibe, I'm raising my rates to include clairs and emotional compensation. Should I list 'gulab jamun' under preferred payment modes?' The post grabbed the attention of LinkedIn users. 'Only if 'sweetened confusion' counts as currency,' wrote one person. Another jokingly commented, 'Caramel Custard would be nice. Harnoor, what do you reckon?' Presenting a POV scenario, a user said, 'Client said 'you deserve something sweet' — I said, 'Yeah, like money.' Here's another humorous remark: 'Clearly, you've entered the dough — main dessert payments. Next up, chocolate ganache for bonuses and gulab jamun as late fees. Hope your accountant accepts macaroons and croissants too.' 'Cheesecake as currency might just be the most delicious form of delayed payment,' noted an individual. 'Gulab jamun and milk cake would be better, no?' wondered a foodie. Advertisement Comments For the latest food news, health tips and recipes, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and YouTube. Tags: Cheesecake Viral News Viral Food News Show full article Comments
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Man shared his credit card with a woman for 10 seconds– here's what happened next
In the age of virtual networking, unusual messages in professional inboxes have almost become routine. But every now and then, one interaction cuts through the noise, not for its creativity, but for how blatantly it crosses a line. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now That's exactly what happened to Harnoor Saluja , a communications professional, when she received a message on LinkedIn that was anything but work-related. What started as a simple connection request quickly turned into a moment that would catch the internet's attention– and start a much-needed conversation around personal boundaries in professional spaces. 'Yes, this is a real story. No, I wasn't prepared either' The message she received was short, surprising, and unsettling. 'I'm sending you my credit card for just 10 seconds. If you can load, you can do shopping from this.' In a now-viral LinkedIn post, Harnoor shared how the interaction unfolded– and how she processed those ten strange seconds. 'Yes, this is a real story. No, I wasn't prepared either,' she wrote, acknowledging the disbelief many readers felt. She added, half-jokingly, that she wasn't sure what the sender was actually testing– 'my internet speed, my sense of morality, or my Squid Game-style reflexes.' She continued with a creative breakdown of what crossed her mind in those brief moments: 'In those 10 seconds, I: Added a standing desk (to stand up for women in marketing), Wondered if I should buy a mic to narrate this saga as a podcast, And closed the tab like I close emotional availability: swiftly and without warning, Scrolled through skincare (because healing from this trauma needs retinol).' Her closing line summed up the entire encounter with clarity and conviction: 'If sending your credit card is your idea of 'networking,' please know– my internet may be fast, but my morals are faster.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Responses poured in– From applause to shared stories The internet, naturally, had a lot to say. Comments ranged from supportive to relatable, with many echoing her message while others shared their own awkward online experiences. One user jokingly remarked, 'At least he could send it for 10 minutes,' to which Harnoor responded with sharp humour: 'Even 10 minutes wouldn't buy us enough therapy for this one.' Others chimed in with notes of encouragement and admiration: 'Can I borrow your reflexes for my next solo trip? .. .just to be safe,' 'That's more like my girl,' 'Wow,' 'Proud of you, dear.' Some even revealed similar encounters they'd faced online. One shared: 'An influencer sent me a DM saying I commented on his post, so he wanted to transfer me money as a gift. I politely refused twice. He insisted until I blocked him.' A larger point about professionalism online While Harnoor's story made many laugh, it also highlighted a growing concern about blurred boundaries in online workspaces. Platforms like LinkedIn were created to connect professionals, but interactions like these reveal a disconnect between intention and respect. Her calm, composed, and clever response is what made this post stand out. Rather than confront with anger, she brought attention to the issue with clarity and grace, sparking a much-needed conversation without losing her voice in the noise.
India Today
22-04-2025
- Business
- India Today
Man sent woman his credit card 'for 10 seconds' on LinkedIn. Here's what she did next
A woman claimed a man sent her his credit card on LinkedIn for just 10 seconds and asked if she could do some shopping with it. In a now-viral post on LinkedIn, Harnoor Saluja, a communications professional, recalled the bizarre interaction with the man who slid into her DMs with this unusual offer. According to her, he said, "I'm sending you my credit card for just 10 seconds. If you can load, you can do shopping from this". advertisement Harnoor said, "Yes, this is a real story. No, I wasn't prepared either". She said she wasn't sure what the man was trying to test - her internet speed, her sense of morality, or her Squid Game-style reflexes. But in those ten seconds, her imagination took over. "In those 10 seconds, I: Added a standing desk (to stand up for women in marketing), Wondered if I should buy a mic to narrate this saga as a podcast, And closed the tab like I close emotional availability: swiftly and without warning, Scrolled through skincare (because healing from this trauma needs retinol)," she said. She concluded her post with a mic-drop line: "If sending your credit card is your idea of 'networking,' please know-my internet may be fast, but my morals are faster." advertisementTake a look at the viral post here: The post, for obvious reasons, got social media users talking. One user shared a similar story. "An influencer sent me a DM saying I commented on his post, so he wanted to transfer me money as a gift. I politely refused twice. He insisted until I blocked him." "When networking turns into a Netflix drama! The audacity is unmatched, but hey, at least he didn't ask for your OTP (yet). Stay safe, Harnoor," another user added. See the comments here: Harnoor Saluja's sharp response clearly struck a chord online. While the man's approach raised eyebrows, she used humour, and quick reflexes, to send the message loud and clear.
