The conflict between bosses and employees is nothing new, but there's a recent story gaining praise where a woman stood up to her boss after he bombarded her with work queries during her vacation. Can you believe it? I mean, vacations are meant to be vacations, right? But before we pass judgment, let's dive into the details and see what really went down.
According to her post, which has received over 20,000 upvotes, this woman took a well-deserved vacation from her six-year job to visit her boyfriend, who lives miles away. Yet, it seems some workplaces still haven't grasped the concept of respecting boundaries. Keep reading to decide if she was in the wrong for ignoring her boss while on vacation.
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Here is OP’s full story:
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On her final shift, as she was about to pick up her boyfriend from the airport, her "boss of 2 weeks" asked her to cover for a sick co-worker. Like... why?
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OP confidently stands her ground and says "no" to her boss. Yes, girl!
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Despite firmly saying no, the boss continued to pester OP with calls and texts, even going as far as insulting her by calling her a lousy worker and claiming she's not a team player.
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The OP happily went to enjoy the vacation with her boyfriend, as she should.
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Even though she's just setting boundaries on her vacation, she still comes to Reddit to ask if she's being considered an asshole or not.
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In addition to providing updates and background information, she expressed her gratitude for the support and advice received from fellow Redditors.
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And finally, the ending we were all waiting for: she decided to report her boss for his unprofessional behavior, and as a result, he was fired.
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With a blink of an eye, this post went viral faster than a sneeze in a crowded room, and boy, did it catch everyone's attention!
Here are some of the best responses it received:
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The majority of users agreed that she's not the asshole (NTA) and encouraged her to bring this issue to Human Resources.
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Right this down, people!
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And this Reddit user said she’s NTA and no one is obligated to work on vacation.
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One user even went out of their way to do research and sent it to OP.
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Now that you've read the story, it's time for you to spill the beans! Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Let us know in the comment section below. We love hearing your thoughts, so don't be shy! Share your experiences and join the conversation in the comment section below!