Do your hairs also stand on end when someone comes up with another idea to collect money for a colleague's farewell gift, for someone going on maternity leave, who is having a birthday, who has been promoted, or who is retiring? Or do you eagerly want to participate?

Many people experience a bit of reluctance during this principle. But why is that? Well, here's why!

1.    Difficult and time-consuming process

Collecting money for someone can be a process that proceeds very laboriously. It takes a lot of time, time that you could use for other tasks. Additionally, a separate group chat is often created for every event, where it is extensively discussed what will be given. Surely, you have better things to do, right?

2.    Budget constraints

Some people dine at a fine restaurant every week, while others have just saved enough to eat at Beren once a year. We can't peek into everyone's wallet, can we? Budget constraints can lead to an uncomfortable feeling when collecting money for someone. Some people simply cannot spare it.

3.    Not knowing the person (well enough)

"Rietje from the fifth floor is retiring. Peet, can you contribute? Rietje? Oh my, I don’t even know a Rietje!"

Being asked to collect money for someone they hardly know often causes a lot of reluctance.

4.    Unable to determine or know what will be given

Imagine you contribute money for a farewell gift, and then a gift is given that you totally disagree with. Great, then you’ve contributed your money for that. What nonsense. We can imagine that not everyone is happy about that.

5.    Not daring to say no

Every week there seems to be a request, or even several requests per week. Then Jan is retiring, then Lisa is going on maternity leave, and then the boss is going on sabbatical. You are actually a bit fed up, you’re not Santa Claus. But if you say no, then you get looked at greedily, and you don’t want that either. Daring to say no is something that many people find difficult when it comes to collecting money for someone.

But did you know this can be much easier?

With Potje

1. You have no more issues with a difficult and time-consuming process. You just set up a digital pot and off you go. Say goodbye to all those annoying WhatsApp groups. Read here why a shared money pot is so convenient!

   
   

2. You have no more issues with a standard being set regarding budget. People can decide for themselves what they contribute to the money pot. What feels good for them, without others having something to say about it.

   
   

3. Again, you decide what you contribute. So if you don’t know Rietje from the fifth floor at all, then you simply won’t contribute to the money pot. Or perhaps a small amount can be contributed.

   
   

4. With Potje, you can see in advance what the money will be spent on. You can upload a nice photo to a pot or edit the description. This way, everyone can see which gift will be purchased.

   
   

5. You no longer have to say no in public and you can hide how much you have contributed. You can digitally decide whether and what to contribute, without the public spotlight. You also have the option to hide your donation amount from others.

   
   

Say goodbye to the unrest of collecting money in the workplace. Potje is a useful for every company!

Want to know more? Download our app in the Apple or Android store.

You can also first create a pot via the website.