Freelancer Invoiced For Money, Got Cheesecake Instead. Internet Reacts
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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.'
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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.
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