A hardworking man with five kids is being ridiculed by his coworkers for refusing to go on a work fishing trip. His decision sparks controversy and leads to the planning of a family-friendly event. But his coworkers are not happy about it and call him 'whipped'. Read on to find out why his decision has caused such a stir and what the outcome of the situation is.
Man Refuses to Go on Work Fishing Trip and Plans Family Event Instead, Coworkers Call Him Whipped
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Dad of 5 defends wife against coworker's 'whipped' accusation 🙅
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Refusing work fishing trip for family event, labeled as whipped 🎣👨👩👧
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Family event earns yearly bonus, proves coworkers wrong 😎👨👩👧
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Coworkers call him whipped for choosing family over work fishing 🎣
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Taking a stand for family time or being a whipped colleague?
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Generous coworker offers child-free colleagues a boat break 🚣
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Man chooses family over work fishing trip, gets shamed by coworkers 😔🎣
This man was faced with a tough decision when his work scheduled a bonding fishing trip. Despite pressure from his coworkers, he decided to prioritize his family and plan a family campout event instead. His coworkers were not happy about the change of plans and resorted to calling him names, but his idea was so well-received that his regional manager even gave him a yearly bonus to plan the family event. In this AITA scenario, the man explains his reasoning for choosing his family over a weekend of fishing and drinking with his coworkers. His coworkers' reactions show the unfortunate reality of toxic workplace culture and the pressure to prioritize work over family. Read on for the comments and reactions to this story.
Coworkers call him whipped for prioritizing family, but commenters agree he's NTA ❤️
kastalaesi | kastalaesi
NTA suggests inclusive family event over exclusive work fishing trip
themisfit123 | themisfit123
Defying toxic masculinity: Man prioritizes family over work trip, gets called 'whipped' 👏
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Promoting inclusivity in workplace events is essential. NTA.
MaIngallsisaracist | MaIngallsisaracist
Toxic masculinity at work? NTA coworker chooses family over fishing.
buffaloraven | buffaloraven
Coworkers criticize man for prioritizing family over work fishing trip.
PNWPainter02 | PNWPainter02
Female coworker supports OP's family event over unfair work trip 🎣
Decent_Ad6389 | Decent_Ad6389
This man's coworkers are just jealous of his healthy relationship 👯
TastyPerception9603 | TastyPerception9603
NTA plans better family event, coworkers call him whipped 😒
Street_Passage_1151 | Street_Passage_1151
Choosing family over work: Wholesome or unprofessional? 🤔
throwaway48292492210 | throwaway48292492210
Coworker praises family man and hopes he gets 'me' time.
General_Relative2838 | General_Relative2838
Standing up for family time and calling out sexist behavior 👏
IAmHerdingCatz | IAmHerdingCatz
Being a great husband and father doesn't make you whipped 😎👨👩👧👦
Wisdomofpearl | Wisdomofpearl
Male-dominated work trip excludes women, NTA suggests inclusive alternative 👍
stubborn_panda26 | stubborn_panda26
Criticism for OP's post prompts sarcastic replies 🙄
maymay3219 | maymay3219
Coworkers call him whipped for choosing family over fishing 🎣
niennabobenna | niennabobenna
Supportive spouse praised while colleagues stuck in 1950s mentality 🙌
InterwebHero20 | InterwebHero20
Commenter and reply agree that coworkers family camping trips suck.
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Man prioritizes family over work trip, causes controversy among coworkers 💼👨👩👧👦
Thecardinal74 | Thecardinal74
Good husband stands up for family, coworkers salty 🧂
BriefHorror | BriefHorror
Standing up against exclusion and unfair expenses at work 🙌
unknownun2891 | unknownun2891
Defending fatherhood, NTA comment shuts down toxic coworkers ✔
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Applauded for treating wife well and supporting equality in workplace 🙌
xEnraptureX | xEnraptureX
Man stands up to coworkers trying to pass off bros weekend as team building, deemed NTA.
Munchkins_nDragons | Munchkins_nDragons
Coworkers exclude multiple people for a boys-only work event. YTA.
Camoflouge | Camoflouge
Coworker calls man whipped for prioritizing family over work trip 💼🎣
Enna-B | Enna-B
Commenter receives scathing criticism for self-righteous behavior 😬
PermYoWeaveTina | PermYoWeaveTina
Cheers to being a great husband and father! 🍻
random-celerystalk | random-celerystalk
Embrace your decisions! Toxic coworkers don't define you 🎣❌👥
toofat2serve | toofat2serve
Going on a work fishing trip vs. planning a family event 🎣👨👩👧👦
Legitimate-Chart-289 | Legitimate-Chart-289
Breaking gender stereotypes and earning that bonus! You go, NTA! 🎣💰
SamSpayedPI | SamSpayedPI
Don't let anyone shame you for choosing family over work 💕
Free_Ad_7708 | Free_Ad_7708
Coworker calls OP spineless for sabotaging fishing trip for others.
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Commenter defends man being called whipped, calls coworkers a**holes. 💪
Luhdk | Luhdk
Family first! 👪💕 Support for prioritizing family over work.
Bright_Sea_7567 | Bright_Sea_7567
Being a good spouse and parent is more important than work 🙌
redsunfish77 | redsunfish77
Avoiding a toxic work environment? NTA saves the day! 🎉
mzpljc | mzpljc
Skeptical commenter doubts authenticity of story.
adreddit298 | adreddit298
Respect others' choices, avoid calling names. 🙌
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Commenter praises men for basic decency, low bar for kindness ✨
SwordtoFlamethrower | SwordtoFlamethrower
Prioritizing family over work? Not the a**hole! 🙌
witchyrnne | witchyrnne
Family over fishing? Not the a-hole! 🎣👨👩👧
Chance_Guidance_9066 | Chance_Guidance_9066
Supportive comment defends father's decision to skip work fishing trip.
Nannookdoowah | Nannookdoowah
Colleagues mocked him for not going on a fishing trip.
claypolejr | claypolejr
Supportive reply warns of potential workplace retaliation. 🚨
ProfPlumDidIt | ProfPlumDidIt
Commenter accuses OP of lying or seeking praise 👀
MulysaSemp | MulysaSemp
Spending time with family > Work fishing trip 🎣👨👩👧👦
Worldly-Letterhead28 | Worldly-Letterhead28
Inclusive trip idea gets mixed reactions, some prefer no kids. 🎣👨👩👧👦
holisarcasm | holisarcasm
This dad is goals 🙌🏻 treating his wife like a queen 👑
corgiclovers | corgiclovers
Support for husband who prioritizes family over work outing 👍
happywife316 | happywife316
Supportive comment brings up coworkers' immaturity. 👍
jocoreddit | jocoreddit
Controversial comment on unrealistic work fishing trip plans.
Wellgoodmornin | Wellgoodmornin
👏 NTA for prioritizing family over work fishing trip. 👍
Particular-Pain-4666 | Particular-Pain-4666
Supportive comment receives no replies. 🤷♂️
Dazzling_Ad_1601 | Dazzling_Ad_1601
Standing up for your family 👪 and boundaries at work 🏢
Kirin2013 | Kirin2013
NTA for prioritizing family over work trip, and promoting equality.
merryschmetterling | merryschmetterling
Inclusive family event planned, kudos to child-free consideration 🙌
SweetGingerLisa | SweetGingerLisa
Standing up for family values at work 🙌
txtarheel1014 | txtarheel1014
Cheers to being a great husband and father! 🍻
sleeplyflower | sleeplyflower
Parents or babysitters? The blurred line in modern workplaces 🤔
xRAMONAFLOWERSx | xRAMONAFLOWERSx
Choosing family over work is not being whipped 💪👨👩👧👦
theearthwalker | theearthwalker
Prioritizing mental health over work fishing trip, coworkers call him whipped 👨👩👧
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