Buckle up, folks! 🚨 We've got a juicy tale of workplace drama that's sure to get your blood boiling! 😡 When a devastating miscarriage leads to an extended leave of absence, tensions rise and accusations fly in this customer service center. 🤬 Our protagonist, a young manager, finds herself caught between a rock and a hard place as she tries to balance compassion with the demands of a ruthless corporate machine. 🏢 Will she be able to find a solution that satisfies everyone, or will she be branded the ultimate a**hole? 🤔 Let's dive in and find out! 👀
Pregnant Employee Demoted After Heartbreaking Loss - Was Her Boss Wrong? 😢💼
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🚨 Drama at the Customer Service Center! 😱
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😢 Tragedy Strikes: Cindy's Miscarriage 💔
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🏢 Corporate's Stance on Bereavement Leave 📜
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⏰ 12 Weeks Later: Time to Return to Work? 🤔
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🆘 Understaffed and Overwhelmed! 😰
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👩💼 The Boss's Inquiry 🤨
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🔄 Cindy's Job Reassignment 😲
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😡 Cindy's Angry Accusation 🤬
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🤝 Trying to Find a Compromise 🕊️
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😔 Feeling Awful About the Situation 💭
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✋ Edit: Reduced Hours Offered 🕰️
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🚨 The Verdict: Is Our Manager the A**hole? 🤔
Well, well, well... it seems our manager found herself in quite the pickle! 😬 Trying to balance the needs of her understaffed department with the emotional turmoil of her grieving employee was no easy feat. 😰 She pushed for compassion, offered reduced hours, and even managed to save Cindy's job (albeit with a pay cut and a new role). 💸 But was it enough? 🤷♀️ Cindy certainly didn't think so, hurling accusations of selfishness and laziness. 😡 But let's be real, folks - at some point, the show must go on! 🎭 So, what does the internet jury have to say about this workplace drama? 🧑⚖️ Let's take a look at the top responses and see if we can reach a verdict! 👀
Encouraging professional boundaries and empathy for coworker's loss ❤️
NaaZira | NaaZira
Employee receives support for her decision to demote her colleague.
Chimom315 | Chimom315
Boss saves employee's job after tragedy and still gets criticized 😢
NickMcDice | NickMcDice
Insensitive comment about miscarriage, lacks empathy and compassion. 😔
MrTubbyTubby | MrTubbyTubby
Insensitive comment suggests mental health stigma. YTA vibes.
faterivers | faterivers
Balancing compassion and departmental needs can be tough 👍
varlassan | varlassan
12 weeks is generous, but therapy may be needed 💁♀️
Jendi2016 | Jendi2016
Supportive comment acknowledges effort and lack of control in decision.
littleteacup1976 | littleteacup1976
Boss can't be a friend, did all they could, NTA 👍
Hellige88 | Hellige88
Logical explanation for the demotion, NTA. Rest well, OP 😊
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HR employee balances compassion and business in tough situation 😢
babsbreda | babsbreda
Childless boss avoids being TA in sensitive situation 🙌
Oiisu | Oiisu
Employee not at fault for demotion after pregnancy loss. 👏
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NTA. Taking extended time off for an early miscarriage isn't justifiable.
The_WhiteWhale | The_WhiteWhale
NTA for not throwing the department under the bus 👍
spite-goddess | spite-goddess
Compassionate response to pregnant employee's demotion. 🙌
IcyChildhood1 | IcyChildhood1
Empathetic comment defends pregnant employee's emotional needs 🤰💼
Lozzif | Lozzif
Balancing workloads is tough - NTA for demotion decision.
ThunderMountain | ThunderMountain
Balancing empathy and team dynamics in difficult situations. 💼
lurkinsky3 | lurkinsky3
NTA - Reasonable time given, she needs therapy before reapplying. 🙏
IPretendIMatter | IPretendIMatter
Employee on extended leave after loss demoted - NTA or ESH?
maddiep81 | maddiep81
Compassionate response to grief in the workplace ❤
ET318 | ET318
Insensitive comment disregards employee's pregnancy loss and struggles. 😢
The_Dowager | The_Dowager
Prioritizing work over personal relationships: NTA wins the day.
redditisannoyinq | redditisannoyinq
NTA commenter shares personal miscarriage experience and disagrees with excessive bereavement leave.
jsangi | jsangi
Empathetic yet pragmatic response to a grieving employee. 🙏
neonismyneutral | neonismyneutral
Compassionate boss faced with unfortunate reality, NAH in situation 👍
whirlydirlyfloof | whirlydirlyfloof
Insensitive comment on miscarriage and work, lacks empathy. 😠
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Legal advice given for employee's rights during difficult time. 💼
Pessimistic-Frog | Pessimistic-Frog
Complimenting the boss for being empathetic and understanding. 👏
henchwench89 | henchwench89
Insensitive comment implies Cindy is milking her loss for sympathy 😡
HailToVictors21 | HailToVictors21
NTA. Compassionate but practical approach to employee's needs.
mextrawork | mextrawork
Boss prioritizes team performance over personal relationships during tough times. NAH 👍
jennabenna84 | jennabenna84
Concerns about mental health coverage for grieving employee 🤔
Bullyoncube | Bullyoncube
Employee with miscarriage accommodated by employer, supports OP's decision.
brit_parent | brit_parent
Manager praised for efforts to support employee after loss 👍
Rumble73 | Rumble73
Insensitive comment lacking empathy towards employee's miscarriage. 😢
Gryphae | Gryphae
Compassionate boss offers support, suggests seeking help for mental health.
clutzycook | clutzycook
Employee receives support, but concern over mental health raised 😢
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Pregnant woman questions extended leave after pregnancy loss at 7 weeks 🤔
hether05 | hether05
Expose the liar: NTA, report to HR and your boss 👊
perhapsnew | perhapsnew
Resilience praised, privilege acknowledged in tough love NTA comment.
karmaismydawgz | karmaismydawgz
Boss demoting pregnant employee, comment defends boss's decision
TheApricotCavalier | TheApricotCavalier
Showing empathy and offering support during tough times. 👏
empirical_kant | empirical_kant
Balancing compassion and business can be tough 👨💼
ehcnjc | ehcnjc
Employee not the a**hole for being demoted after loss. Replies supportive.
The_Smallz | The_Smallz
Supportive comment encourages seeking help after tragic loss. 🙏
ohlook_shells | ohlook_shells
Supportive commenters console OP for tough situation with pregnant employee.
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Sometimes tough decisions are out of our hands ✊
sarcasmf | sarcasmf
NTA. Helpful advice on FMLA, and boss's response was uncalled for 👍
I_Thot_So | I_Thot_So
Employee not at fault, boss must prioritize company needs 🤔
moose_knuckle01 | moose_knuckle01
Sometimes being a boss means making tough decisions. NTA 👍
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NTA, but HR should have called Cindy. File a complaint.
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Manager helps employee after loss, gets punished. NTA wins 👍
OneTwoWee000 | OneTwoWee000
Insensitive comment with no empathy 😒
sarsar69 | sarsar69
Supportive comment validates OP's actions and suggests therapy for employee.
Critasaur | Critasaur
Empathy for the employee's loss and mental health struggles. 😢
JCAmsterdam | JCAmsterdam
Empathetic NTA comment supports manager's decision with personal experience. 👏
Mienya | Mienya
Empathetic comment supports boss's decision to demote and offers NTA verdict.
CH11DW | CH11DW
Boss should have been firmer, employee lucky to have job 👍
youm3ddlingkids | youm3ddlingkids
Empathetic comment about employer's reasonable maternity leave policy.
MangoRainbows | MangoRainbows
Balancing empathy and work responsibilities can be tough ✨
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Boss accuses employee of being selfish and lazy. NTA 👍
Grand_Imperator | Grand_Imperator
Boss criticized for demoting pregnant employee after miscarriage. NTA defended.
PartyConversation6 | PartyConversation6
Compassionate middle manager follows policy, employee may need therapy. 💼❤️
wolfmanpraxis | wolfmanpraxis
12 weeks is generous, she's taking advantage. NTA 👍
WW76kh | WW76kh
Compassionate comment acknowledges grieving employee's needs and business operations.
FerretAres | FerretAres
User thinks Cindy is the a**hole and needs a reality check 🤦♀️
rtfcandlearntherules | rtfcandlearntherules
Insensitive comment about grieving employee with no sympathy. 😢
yikes30318 | yikes30318
Blunt NTA comment suggests lack of sympathy for grieving employee.
brazentory | brazentory
Pregnant employee told too soon? NTA or humble bragging? 🤔
bmwhooligan | bmwhooligan
Miscarriage is traumatizing, but reduced hours and position change offered. NTA.
MayorCleanPants | MayorCleanPants
Boss not at fault for demotion due to employee's miscarriage 💼
Supafly22 | Supafly22
Employee takes too much time off, boss is fair. NTA.
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Empathy but reality check: NTA; miscarriage isn't excuse for work delay 👍
Morrighan1129 | Morrighan1129
Compassionate advice for grieving employee coping with miscarriage. ❤️
anglerfishtacos | anglerfishtacos
HR worker defends company policy, calls pregnant employee TA. 🤢
ThePurpleDragon813 | ThePurpleDragon813
Compassionate boss goes extra mile for grieving employee. NTA.
luvingme | luvingme
Insensitive comment about miscarriage, no replies.
Adepte | Adepte
Boss takes advantage of employee's efforts, NTA for leaving.
An_Anonymous_Acc | An_Anonymous_Acc
Boss is the a**hole. TDI could help extend leave on mental health grounds. 👍
pukui7 | pukui7
Compassionate boss deals with difficult employee. NTA 👍
NoCherryFilling | NoCherryFilling
