In a TikTok video, a woman named Maryanna Chewning explained the tone-deaf response she received from her boss after admitting that she was struggling with money.
After a new employee informed her boss of her planned vacation, the boss was stunned when, after being unable to honor her wishes, the employee quit. It created a discussion about the legality of the situation, and the importance of a work-life balance.
A man's request for a day off to grieve his dog's unexpected passing was criticized by his boss, who expressed frustration at being short-staffed and having to cover for the absence. The man shared screenshots of the exchange on Reddit, prompting sympathy from others who encouraged him to find a new job.
A worker's micromanaging boss said he's not being a team player for refusing to skip a class to start working an hour early. The situation quickly escalated to threats of termination.
A woman named Evie explained how she requested time off for a vacation, only to be told by her boss that her co-worker was more deserving of a vacation to take her kids to Disney. It points out the unfair treatment childfree workers often face, as employees with kids often take priority.
After losing her father, a woman took time off from work to grieve but faced pushback from her boss when she extended her absence by one day. Sharing her experience online, she received support from others who found her boss' response insensitive.