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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
Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Are we invoicing in tiramisu now?': Freelancer shares hilarious incident of client paying with ‘cheesecake' instead of money, goes viral
iStock A freelancer's attempt to collect payment for her services took a bizarre twist when a client sent her a whole cheesecake instead of cash. In the wild world of freelancing, one often expects the unexpected. But even by those standards, Harnoor Saluja's recent client interaction takes the cake—quite literally. The communications professional, who works independently, found herself at the center of a viral storm after sharing a bizarre incident on LinkedIn. 'When I thought invoices couldn't get weirder, a client sent me a cheesecake,' she wrote, clearly still amused and a tad baffled. 'Not a thank-you note, not a payment—just dairy-based confusion.' What followed was a masterclass in comedic storytelling, seasoned with equal parts disbelief and wit. Saluja explained that she had shared her address with the client, fully expecting a standard monetary transfer. But the client, in a twist fit for a rom-com gone rogue, interpreted the address as an invitation to send dessert. 'They saw it and thought, 'This freelancer? She needs dessert',' she joked in her post. Her sarcasm only got sharper from there. 'Look, I love cake, but last I checked, I wasn't running a pastry subscription. Are we invoicing in tiramisu now? Should I start accepting PayPal and panna cotta?' The story took on a life of its own as thousands chimed in with equally delicious humour. One user quipped, 'Is this a new kind of barter collab?' Another suggested she add 'Ras Malai' to her list of acceptable payment options. Others were ready to ride the wave with her. 'Should I list 'gulab jamun' under preferred payment modes?' she asked rhetorically. Another commenter fired back, 'Only if you're ready to accept kaju katli as change.' Saluja's own reply to the madness? 'Sir, I'm here to get paid, not open a bakery. But if this is the vibe, I'm raising my rates to include éclairs and emotional compensation.' While the tone was lighthearted, the post underscored a very real frustration faced by freelancers—clients who delay, dodge, or downright ignore payments. Though wrapped in cheesecake, Saluja's anecdote sheds light on a serious issue within the gig economy: the undervaluing of creative and freelance labour. Yet, rather than name and shame, she opted for humour and grace, prompting laughter instead of outrage, and a digital moment of solidarity among other freelancers who've been there—minus the cheesecake saga has now become an internet fable of sorts, with freelancers jokingly contemplating a dessert-based economy. And though Harnoor Saluja still hasn't confirmed if she ever received the actual payment, one thing's certain—she's won the internet, and maybe a few new clients who pay in actual currency.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Are we invoicing in tiramisu now?': Freelancer shares hilarious incident of client paying with ‘cheesecake' instead of money, goes viral
In the wild world of freelancing , one often expects the unexpected. But even by those standards, Harnoor Saluja's recent client interaction takes the cake—quite literally. The communications professional, who works independently, found herself at the center of a viral storm after sharing a bizarre incident on LinkedIn . #Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Clash Live Updates| Missiles, shelling, and attacks — here's all that's happening Pakistani Air Force jet shot down in Pathankot by Indian Air Defence: Sources India on high alert: What's shut, who's on leave, and state-wise emergency measures 'When I thought invoices couldn't get weirder, a client sent me a cheesecake,' she wrote, clearly still amused and a tad baffled. 'Not a thank-you note, not a payment—just dairy-based confusion.' What followed was a masterclass in comedic storytelling, seasoned with equal parts disbelief and wit. A sweet misunderstanding or misplaced generosity? Saluja explained that she had shared her address with the client, fully expecting a standard monetary transfer. But the client, in a twist fit for a rom-com gone rogue, interpreted the address as an invitation to send dessert. 'They saw it and thought, 'This freelancer? She needs dessert',' she joked in her post. Her sarcasm only got sharper from there. 'Look, I love cake, but last I checked, I wasn't running a pastry subscription. Are we invoicing in tiramisu now? Should I start accepting PayPal and panna cotta?' You Might Also Like: Google techie's viral post sparks debate on work-life balance in big tech. Netizen says, 'you get paid more than 40 LPA' From humour to hilarity: Internet joins the bake sale The story took on a life of its own as thousands chimed in with equally delicious humour. One user quipped, 'Is this a new kind of barter collab?' Another suggested she add 'Ras Malai' to her list of acceptable payment options. Others were ready to ride the wave with her. 'Should I list 'gulab jamun' under preferred payment modes?' she asked rhetorically. Another commenter fired back, 'Only if you're ready to accept kaju katli as change.' Saluja's own reply to the madness? 'Sir, I'm here to get paid, not open a bakery. But if this is the vibe, I'm raising my rates to include éclairs and emotional compensation.' Bittersweet realities of the gig economy While the tone was lighthearted, the post underscored a very real frustration faced by freelancers—clients who delay, dodge, or downright ignore payments. Though wrapped in cheesecake, Saluja's anecdote sheds light on a serious issue within the gig economy: the undervaluing of creative and freelance labour. You Might Also Like: Son confesses to JEE Main struggles, texts father. Father's reply goes viral. Netizens say 'Pitaji Ko Mera Namaskar' Yet, rather than name and shame, she opted for humour and grace, prompting laughter instead of outrage, and a digital moment of solidarity among other freelancers who've been there—minus the dessert. The cheesecake saga has now become an internet fable of sorts, with freelancers jokingly contemplating a dessert-based economy. And though Harnoor Saluja still hasn't confirmed if she ever received the actual payment, one thing's certain—she's won the internet, and maybe a few new clients who pay in actual currency.
India Today
09-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Freelancer says client paid her with a cheesecake instead of money. Viral post
A freelance working professional said she received a cheesecake instead of her payment after sending an invoice. Her post about the odd exchange has gone viral on social media. LinkedIn often brings forward stories of workplace challenges and client experiences, but a user's recent post added a sweet, if confusing, Saluja, a communications professional, said in her post, 'When I thought invoices couldn't get weirder, a client sent me a cheesecake.' advertisement 'Yes. A whole cheesecake. Not a thank-you note, not a payment—just dairy-based confusion,' she added. She explained that she had shared her address, expecting a monetary transfer. Instead, the client interpreted it as a signal to send dessert. 'They saw it and thought, 'This freelancer? She needs dessert',' she added, 'Look, I love cake, but last I checked, I wasn't running a pastry subscription. Are we invoicing in tiramisu now? Should I start accepting PayPal and panna cotta?'Her post continued with a mix of humour and disbelief: 'Sir, 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?'Take a look at the viral post here: advertisementThe post invited several witty responses from LinkedIn users. 'Send moongfali,' said a user, to which Saluja replied, 'Only if you're ready to accept kaju katli as change.'Another user asked, 'Is this a new way of 'barter collab' that I'm unaware of?' while one of the users said, 'Could you please also include Ras Malai as a preferred payment option? I'd prefer to pay for a Ras Malai if that's accepted.'See the comments here: While many sympathised with Harnoor Saluja's situation, most found humour in the oddity of being paid with cake instead of cash. Trending Reel
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.
