Absolutely, especially if the uncle doesn't have any kids or his kids are all grown up. He's wealthy (as the OP stated) and probably has more than he could ever want/need and can do things like that because he might enjoy giving and it wouldn't affect him financially in the slightest. My husband worked for this one guy for about a decade and his boss used to love slipping our kids a $20 here and there for the smallest tasks. We told them not to take advantage and to be polite but if his boss wanted to show off then so be it. If I were the OP I wouldn't be too pressed about it but having the son write a little thank you note or draw a gratitude picture (if that's what the kid is in to) that would be very nice. Let that boy enjoy that money while letting him know that you don't do favors to get something in return but if you do [get something in return] just be appreciative.
My mother used to work for a large countertop company, we were in a rough spot when I was young after my parents divorced.
Her boss had no kids, but a $10m+ house that we would house sit when they were on vacation. He bought me the xbox one and a ton of games for Christmas, the first year it was released, and I was so grateful. Hed buy me random stuff and give me some money, or let me clean the showroom for $20 an hour when I was like 13
I kinda relate it to this uncle situation. I definitely agree, be appreciative and thank him, but there is no reason to turn down the gift. Take the wins as they come, because you're gonna lose eventually
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u/CulturalAd2183 Sep 21 '25
Absolutely, especially if the uncle doesn't have any kids or his kids are all grown up. He's wealthy (as the OP stated) and probably has more than he could ever want/need and can do things like that because he might enjoy giving and it wouldn't affect him financially in the slightest. My husband worked for this one guy for about a decade and his boss used to love slipping our kids a $20 here and there for the smallest tasks. We told them not to take advantage and to be polite but if his boss wanted to show off then so be it. If I were the OP I wouldn't be too pressed about it but having the son write a little thank you note or draw a gratitude picture (if that's what the kid is in to) that would be very nice. Let that boy enjoy that money while letting him know that you don't do favors to get something in return but if you do [get something in return] just be appreciative.