An employee recently shared a deeply frustrating experience online after receiving an unexpectedly harsh response from his manager when he requested additional leave for a personal emergency. Posting anonymously on the subreddit Indian Workplace, he uploaded screenshots of their exchange to highlight the insensitivity he faced.
In his message to the manager, the employee explained that his baby niece, born prematurely on August 30, had been admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit immediately after birth. The doctors had decided to keep the newborn under observation for at least twenty-four hours to monitor her fragile health. Naturally, the employee wanted to stay with his family during this difficult period and asked for extended leave to support them.
The reply he received was far from sympathetic. Instead of offering understanding, the manager responded by asking him to attempt to come to work the very next day if possible. This curt reaction, especially in the midst of a family medical crisis, left the employee shocked.
In his post, the employee elaborated that he had been associated with the organization since the beginning of his career. Throughout his tenure, he had earned a reputation for dedication, avoiding unnecessary absences and maintaining consistent performance. The manager’s lack of empathy made him question whether his years of loyalty meant anything at all. Feeling demoralised, he declared that he no longer wished to continue in the company and would begin seeking new opportunities at the earliest.
“I am done with this place and now going to look for other opportunities as soon as I can,” he wrote.
The post quickly drew attention on Reddit, with users offering their perspectives. One commenter remarked that older generations often view work as untouchable, refusing to acknowledge that personal emergencies should sometimes take priority. They questioned what real harm a missed deadline could possibly cause.
Another user suggested that such managers often act out of fear of their own superiors. To protect themselves, they insist on strict discipline, treating employees more like revenue-generating machines than human beings with personal lives.
Some voices, however, attempted to balance the discussion, saying the manager had at least used the phrase “if possible,” leaving room for the employee to decline. They advised the worker to focus on his family without overthinking the manager’s words.
In his message to the manager, the employee explained that his baby niece, born prematurely on August 30, had been admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit immediately after birth. The doctors had decided to keep the newborn under observation for at least twenty-four hours to monitor her fragile health. Naturally, the employee wanted to stay with his family during this difficult period and asked for extended leave to support them.
The reply he received was far from sympathetic. Instead of offering understanding, the manager responded by asking him to attempt to come to work the very next day if possible. This curt reaction, especially in the midst of a family medical crisis, left the employee shocked.
In his post, the employee elaborated that he had been associated with the organization since the beginning of his career. Throughout his tenure, he had earned a reputation for dedication, avoiding unnecessary absences and maintaining consistent performance. The manager’s lack of empathy made him question whether his years of loyalty meant anything at all. Feeling demoralised, he declared that he no longer wished to continue in the company and would begin seeking new opportunities at the earliest.
“I am done with this place and now going to look for other opportunities as soon as I can,” he wrote.
The post quickly drew attention on Reddit, with users offering their perspectives. One commenter remarked that older generations often view work as untouchable, refusing to acknowledge that personal emergencies should sometimes take priority. They questioned what real harm a missed deadline could possibly cause.
Another user suggested that such managers often act out of fear of their own superiors. To protect themselves, they insist on strict discipline, treating employees more like revenue-generating machines than human beings with personal lives.
Some voices, however, attempted to balance the discussion, saying the manager had at least used the phrase “if possible,” leaving room for the employee to decline. They advised the worker to focus on his family without overthinking the manager’s words.
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