Imagine winning your annual leave slot fair and square, only for a colleague with 4 kids to demand that you give it to her instead. That's the situation one Redditor found themselves in, and they're asking if they were the a**hole for refusing to give it up. The colleague in question went as far as bad-mouthing them to other colleagues and harassing them for months. The original poster eventually had enough and told her to take it up with HR, but the harassment continued. Should they report the colleague to HR for harassment? Some commenters think so, while others believe that the balloting system at their workplace is flawed and leaves those who don't win feeling bitter. What would you do in this situation?
Employee Refuses to Give Up Annual Leave Slot to Colleague With Children
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Luck of the draw: Annual leave slot brings office drama
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Deserving employee defends annual leave, prioritizes self-care and family ❤️
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Standing up for my annual leave slot amidst colleague's demands 🙅🏻♀️
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Colleague bullies childless employee over annual leave, shames them publicly 😔
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Employee stands up for themselves in annual leave dispute 💪
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Employee facing harassment after refusing to give up annual leave
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Navigating fair leave allocation as an essential worker 👍
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Employee stands their ground on annual leave slot; gets support 👍
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Employee stands up to colleague pressuring for annual leave slot 💪
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Colleague pressures employee to give up leave for pregnant coworker 🤰
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Employee stands up for their right to annual leave slot 💪
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Employee stands up for annual leave: colleague calls her b*tch 😳
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Employee reports colleague for refusing to give up annual leave
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Employee reports harassment and waits for actions to be taken
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Did the colleague with children get the annual leave slot?
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Grateful for support in annual leave dispute 🙏
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Employee refuses to give up annual leave slot to colleague with children 😠
In this post, an employee shares their experience of winning an annual leave slot fair and square, only to be harassed by a colleague who did not win the slot and has been pressuring them to give it up because she has four children. The employee has had enough of being nice to the colleague and is considering reporting her to HR for harassment. Read on to find out if the employee was in the wrong and what they decided to do about the situation.
Childfree employees shouldn't be expected to give up their vacation time 😒
EsmeraldaWylde | EsmeraldaWylde
Childless employee faces harassment for taking annual leave. Contact HR.
goldenhourbaby | goldenhourbaby
Set a firm boundary and consider HR.🛑
BananicattheDisco | BananicattheDisco
Validating the need to spend time with loved ones without guilt. 👍
winnie_the_grizzly | winnie_the_grizzly
OP stands up against entitled parent demanding their annual leave.
Triskelion24 | Triskelion24
Childless employee approved for leave, not responsible for colleagues' choices 😶
throwaway012321232 | throwaway012321232
Stand up for yourself! NTA. 🙌 Report harassment to HR. 👮
tatasz | tatasz
Winning the ballot doesn't make you heartless. 👏
notmymain09 | notmymain09
Child-free employee stands up for their right to annual leave 🙌
WonderMon | WonderMon
Don't let entitled coworkers ruin your vacation plans 🏖️
Aggravating_Law_1315 | Aggravating_Law_1315
Workplace leave system breeds resentment, though NTA in this case 👍
AITAcommentingaccout | AITAcommentingaccout
Fairness over favoritism. Enjoy your time off! 🌴☀️
Bright_Sea_7567 | Bright_Sea_7567
Parent supports employee and suggests reporting colleague for harassment 👍
nikokazini | nikokazini
Fairness over family: defending equal treatment in the workplace 👍
Shaggymaggie | Shaggymaggie
Fairness in the workplace - should parents get priority? 🤔
DonDamondo | DonDamondo
Childfree employees deserve vacation too! 🏖️ NTA
here_wegoagain55 | here_wegoagain55
Standing up for your own vacation time rights. 💪
chtmarc | chtmarc
Stand your ground and escalate to HR 👊
pnb10 | pnb10
Childfree employee stands up for their holiday rights, sparks debate 🎉
ThatKaylesGuy | ThatKaylesGuy
Childless employees deserve vacations too. NTA for refusing swap.
Justis29 | Justis29
Employee denied Christmas leave despite prior approval due to seniority
Odd_Fondant_9155 | Odd_Fondant_9155
Stand up for yourself! NTA for not giving up holiday slot 🙅♀️
Flicka67 | Flicka67
NTA suggests reporting co-worker to HR for hostile environment 🏢
Forward_Squirrel8879 | Forward_Squirrel8879
Childless employee stands up for their right to annual leave 👏
garyisaunicorn | garyisaunicorn
Equal rights for annual leave? HR complaint is justified 📝
theDagman | theDagman
Childless colleague rightfully keeps annual leave, NTA supported with 💯
Ok_Job_9417 | Ok_Job_9417
Standing up for yourself against a colleague's harassment. 👍
Oceanwoulf | Oceanwoulf
Fairness in the workplace regardless of parental status 👍
xiaomaome101 | xiaomaome101
Fair assessment of company lottery for annual leave with advice.
Knuckles_260 | Knuckles_260
Stand your ground and shut down the harassment with 🚫 boundaries.
throwaway20698059 | throwaway20698059
Equal chances for leave: Parenting doesn't give priority 🙅♂️
No-Locksmith-8590 | No-Locksmith-8590
Employee stands firm on annual leave slot, offers HR summary.
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Enjoy your time off! 🎉 You won the ballot, NTA.
Lunar_Raccoon | Lunar_Raccoon
Deserving annual leave win causes colleague to harass, seek HR help
fragilemagnoliax | fragilemagnoliax
No sympathy for entitled colleague with kids. HR time 💼👨💼
miasabine | miasabine
Stand your ground! Don't let entitled parents ruin your vacation 🌴
kittykatvegas13 | kittykatvegas13
Don't let your colleague guilt-trip you for your annual leave 🙌
Expialidociousya | Expialidociousya
Stand up for your rights! NTA, take your well-deserved vacation! 🍷
InterplanetaryJanet | InterplanetaryJanet
Stand up for yourself and report the hostility. 🙅♀️
MrsNuggs | MrsNuggs
Equal leave entitlements for all. 👏
lkwinchester | lkwinchester
Childfree employee stands up for their right to take leave 🙌
Midnightlemon | Midnightlemon
Stand your ground! 💪 HR can help resolve the issue. 👨💼
DreamingofRlyeh | DreamingofRlyeh
Not responsible for coworker's work-life balance. NTA 🙌
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Employee stands firm on annual leave, seeks HR intervention 🏢
DreamingofRlyeh | DreamingofRlyeh
Standing up for yourself and taking it to HR 💪
Frosty_Engine_7575 | Frosty_Engine_7575
Fair competition for leave slot, family not your responsibility. NTA 👍
angelaelle | angelaelle
Employee refuses to give up annual leave slot to colleague
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Employee stands ground on annual leave, shares vacation picture 🏊♂️
Megmca | Megmca
Equal rights to annual leave - NTA stands up for self 🙌
N_Who | N_Who
Playful suggestion to bribe for annual leave slot (NTA) 😜
Trader0721 | Trader0721
Standing up for yourself against bullying coworkers is important 🙌
Oceanwoulf | Oceanwoulf
NTA stands up to entitled coworker in a professional manner 😎
Jaguar_Colibri_95 | Jaguar_Colibri_95
Equal time off for everyone, not just parents. NTA 👏
bookworm1421 | bookworm1421
Taking annual leave: Single vs. with children 🙅
chtmarc | chtmarc
NTA! Take that well-deserved time off, OP! 👏
ClearlyCaileigh | ClearlyCaileigh
Fair system, entitled colleague. NTA, ignore, talk to HR.
rivers-end | rivers-end
Family time is precious, NTA! ❤️ Enjoy your holidays 🎄
moose042412 | moose042412
Stand up for your leave plans! NTA! 👏
Jazzisa | Jazzisa
Suggest a rotation-based system; report harassment, NTA.
DCWilloughby | DCWilloughby
Parent shaming at work is frustrating and unfair 😠
stephanne423 | stephanne423
Commenter sparks controversy with anti-parent sentiment 👀
Vietnamdaddy69 | Vietnamdaddy69
Reproductive choices not your problem. Stand up for yourself 💪
Cultural-Ambition449 | Cultural-Ambition449
Report her to HR! NTA 🚨
indignant-loris | indignant-loris
Don't let parents bully you out of your annual leave 🏖️
Socratic_DayDreams | Socratic_DayDreams
Parent defends colleague's right to annual leave slot choice.
aztec1313 | aztec1313
Standing up for your leave rights: NTA wins the day 🙌
maat89 | maat89
Supportive response to employee's leave slot refusal. 🙌
TheBlueLeopard | TheBlueLeopard
Parental responsibility or annual leave? 💼👨👩👧👦
throwawayag7 | throwawayag7
A three-year-old's wise words: 'You get what you get' 😎
TheRestForTheWicked | TheRestForTheWicked
Equal rights for annual leave! 🌴 Stand up to workplace bullies.
Art_Cooking_Fun | Art_Cooking_Fun
First responder explains the reality of essential work and scheduling.
Dizzy_Eye5257 | Dizzy_Eye5257
Employee vents frustration with toxic work culture 🔥
puck1996 | puck1996
