New Delhi, May 18 -- As rising prices continue to strain household budgets and many employees wait for annual appraisals, a viral Reddit post has triggered a fresh debate over workplace rewards and employee appreciation.

A worker took to Reddit's r/mildlyinfuriating forum to share what they claimed was their company's version of an "end-of-year raise." Instead of a salary hike or bonus, employees reportedly received a small goodie bag containing a water bottle, a pen, crackers, a single piece of candy, and what appeared to be either a measuring tape or a small toy.

"Instead of a raise, the company gave out 'goodie bags.' Yes, this is all that came in it," the employee wrote in the post's title.

The company was not identified in the pos...