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    Has anyone else in the company done this? Some company cultures are ok with this and others have a strict policy against it. You may want to check with HR if your not sure or haven't seen it before.
    – Neo
    Commented Sep 23, 2019 at 14:43
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    Could you clarify what exactly "fundraiser candy/candy bars" are for those of us not in the US?
    – Ilakoni
    Commented Sep 24, 2019 at 19:44
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    “Conscientious and willing to learn, but frequently looks like they have low blood sugar.”
    – Paul D. Waite
    Commented Sep 25, 2019 at 10:59
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    as a side note, who is supposed to sell the candies? i don't know how it works with schools, but when scouts have fundraisers, a part of the point is that the kids do the work to raise their own funds, and not let the parents do it. so i would refuse and explain why it's important that the kids sell the candies themselves.
    – eMBee
    Commented Sep 25, 2019 at 12:33
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    @Ilakoni : Candy, possibly of somewhat higher than average quality, sold for a notably higher price. Customers typically know that they are overpaying, but are satisfied to do so because they know the profits are funding something good, so customers feel somewhat charitable. Girl Scouts is famous for doing this, not with candy, but with cookies.
    – TOOGAM
    Commented Sep 25, 2019 at 12:56