On the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit, one Redditor (OP) posted a story asking, "AITA for not giving my boss my first class seat?" In the post, they detailed that they and their boss flew to participate in a conference yesterday. After the flight, the boss suddenly questioned their actions, saying they lacked respect for company rules.
The issue? The OP earned a free first-class upgrade, thanks to their personal credit card use and frequent travels, even though the company paid for the original ticket. However, the boss argues that her seniority and the company's money make her more deserving of the upgrade.
Now, the OP is left wondering if they were wrong. Scroll down to check out the entire story and the comments from Redditors.
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The OP asks:
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OP's boss insisted that the first-class seat should have been offered to her instead of the OP
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The OP finds it unreasonable as the upgrade was a result of their personal credit card spending and frequent travel
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Email HR to inquire about protocols following the incident with the boss
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A helpful suggestion
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The OP reveals
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Document instances of retaliation or rudeness by the boss
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The boss's behavior is akin to that of a child throwing a tantrum
Source: idontcare8587
Keep an eye on the boss's behavior while documenting incidents in case of retaliation
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The first-class upgrade was personal
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OP did nothing wrong
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"Your boss is entitled"
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That really is the perfect response
Source: IamIrene
The commenter shares a similar experience
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The boss's reaction might stem from a perceived threat to their self-importance
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Report the incident to HR
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So sorry this happened to you
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This Redditor had similar experience where their lead didn't complain about a missed upgrade
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The boss is just jealous
Source: harleymomma45325
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