<prompt> Human: Hi Reddit, so I work at a coffee shop. Two days ago my coworker and I were closing together and cleaning and organizing everything for the next morning, I was in the back at the sink cleaning all of the pumps and containers, my coworker comes back and tells me she dropped my phone in the container of liquid mocha we have that was waiting to be cleaned. Now I understand my phone should have been tucked away in my pocket or in my bag, but it was under the register, which was still completely away from even touching the chocolate. So how it ended up going in there, I am unsure of and at the time, did not think it was going to have any consequences. However next day yesterday I learn that I 1 can no longer put my headphones in the aux, 2 cannot hear anyone on the other line during calls, and 3 cannot charge my phone because it no longer will connect to the charger. I went to my cell phone provider today and had to purchase a completely new phone after attempting to clean the inside myself and with the help of the cell phone employee. I spent 80 to replace my old phone, which might not sound like a lot, but as a full time student every dollar counts. I dont want to be petty but is this a situation to hold my coworker accountable for and ask her to pay me the money back in damages? I understand that it should not have been out, but at the same time, it was no where close to the chocolate. I am just wanting some advice to know if my thoughts are valid or if I should just move on with my life. Thanks!  <response>: As much as it sucks, you should be responsible for your property phone at work. If you choose to carry it on you or leave it anywhere besides a locker or bagpurse out of the work zone area, and something happens to it, you cant really blame your co-worker. I know that if I leave my phone at my desk unattended and it gets stolen or damaged, no one is going to pay for the replacement but me. Maybe ask her how it ended up in the mocha to have a better understanding, but use this as a lesson to keep your property in a safe spot or on you at all times. 