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.
Dad of 5 defends wife against coworker’s ‘whipped’ accusation

Refusing work fishing trip for family event, labeled as whipped

Husband prioritizes wife’s self-care over work fishing trip, criticized by coworkers ♀️

Father chooses family over work fishing trip, coworkers disapprove

Office ladies feel left out of fishing trip, coworker drama ensues

Coworkers plan ‘stag weekend’ fishing trip, questionable intentions

Coworkers call him whipped for prioritizing family over work event

Coworkers criticize man for planning family outing instead of fishing trip

Family event earns yearly bonus, proves coworkers wrong

Coworkers call him whipped for choosing family over work fishing

Taking a stand for family time or being a whipped colleague?

Generous coworker offers child-free colleagues a boat break

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 ❤️

NTA suggests inclusive family event over exclusive work fishing trip

Defying toxic masculinity: Man prioritizes family over work trip, gets called ‘whipped’
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Promoting inclusivity in workplace events is essential. NTA.

Toxic masculinity at work? NTA coworker chooses family over fishing.

Coworkers criticize man for prioritizing family over work fishing trip.

Female coworker supports OP’s family event over unfair work trip

This man’s coworkers are just jealous of his healthy relationship

NTA plans better family event, coworkers call him whipped

Choosing family over work: Wholesome or unprofessional?

Coworker praises family man and hopes he gets ‘me’ time.

Standing up for family time and calling out sexist behavior

Being a great husband and father doesn’t make you whipped

Male-dominated work trip excludes women, NTA suggests inclusive alternative

Criticism for OP’s post prompts sarcastic replies

Coworkers call him whipped for choosing family over fishing

Supportive spouse praised while colleagues stuck in 1950s mentality

Commenter and reply agree that coworkers family camping trips suck.
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Man prioritizes family over work trip, causes controversy among coworkers

Good husband stands up for family, coworkers salty

Standing up against exclusion and unfair expenses at work

Defending fatherhood, NTA comment shuts down toxic coworkers ✔
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Applauded for treating wife well and supporting equality in workplace

Man stands up to coworkers trying to pass off bros weekend as team building, deemed NTA.

Coworkers exclude multiple people for a boys-only work event. YTA.

Coworker calls man whipped for prioritizing family over work trip

Commenter receives scathing criticism for self-righteous behavior

Cheers to being a great husband and father!

Embrace your decisions! Toxic coworkers don’t define you ❌

Going on a work fishing trip vs. planning a family event

Breaking gender stereotypes and earning that bonus! You go, NTA!

Don’t let anyone shame you for choosing family over work

Coworker calls OP spineless for sabotaging fishing trip for others.
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Commenter defends man being called whipped, calls coworkers a**holes.

Family first! Support for prioritizing family over work.

Being a good spouse and parent is more important than work

Avoiding a toxic work environment? NTA saves the day!

Skeptical commenter doubts authenticity of story.

Respect others’ choices, avoid calling names.
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Commenter praises men for basic decency, low bar for kindness ✨

Prioritizing family over work? Not the a**hole!

Family over fishing? Not the a-hole!

Supportive comment defends father’s decision to skip work fishing trip.

Colleagues mocked him for not going on a fishing trip.

Supportive reply warns of potential workplace retaliation.

Commenter accuses OP of lying or seeking praise

Spending time with family > Work fishing trip

Inclusive trip idea gets mixed reactions, some prefer no kids.

This dad is goals treating his wife like a queen

Support for husband who prioritizes family over work outing

Supportive comment brings up coworkers’ immaturity.

Controversial comment on unrealistic work fishing trip plans.

NTA for prioritizing family over work fishing trip.

Supportive comment receives no replies. ♂️

Standing up for your family and boundaries at work

NTA for prioritizing family over work trip, and promoting equality.

Inclusive family event planned, kudos to child-free consideration

Standing up for family values at work

Cheers to being a great husband and father!

Parents or babysitters? The blurred line in modern workplaces

Choosing family over work is not being whipped

Prioritizing mental health over work fishing trip, coworkers call him whipped
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