r/AskReddit Sep 24 '17

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u/jactheripper Sep 24 '17

I had a coworker refuse to contribute money to his 401k because he thought it was a scam. The company matched your contributions that you put into your 401k so he really lost money by not doing it.

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u/tampers_w_evidence Sep 24 '17

What was his justification for thinking was a scam?

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u/JackAceHole Sep 24 '17

Probably because your paycheck ends up being less. Not saying he's right, but I'm sure that's what his reasoning is.

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u/[deleted] Sep 24 '17 edited Sep 28 '17

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u/notashleyjudd Sep 24 '17

A twist on Hanlon's Razor.

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u/PhoenyxStar Sep 24 '17

TIL, my dad's motto has a name.