Freelancer says client paid her with a cheesecake instead of money. Viral post – India Today

In a now-viral post on LinkedIn, a freelance working professional said she received a cheesecake instead of her payment after sending an invoice. A woman’s LinkedIn post went viral. (Representational image from Pexels) New Delhi, UPDATED: May 9, 2025 18:58 IST 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, twist. Harnoor Saluja, a communications professional, said in her post, “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,” 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 said. Saluja 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
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