What would you do if a coworker you barely knew asked to move in with you because they might become homeless? That’s the situation this woman (32 f) found herself in. But when she told her supervisor that she didn’t want a roommate, things got awkward.
Should she have been more compassionate towards her coworker’s situation or was she justified in wanting to maintain her independence? Read on to find out more
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When a coworker is in a tough spot, it’s natural to want to help them out. But where do you draw the line? One woman is facing this dilemma as her coworker seeks a new place to live. Despite pressure from her supervisor to take in the coworker, she is standing firm in her desire to maintain her personal space.
In this article, we’ll explore the complexities of navigating office relationships and personal boundaries. We’ll examine the expectations of “family culture” in the workplace and the importance of self-care.
Join us as we delve into the debate of coworker camaraderie versus individual autonomy. Read on to see if you agree with her decision in this situation and to hear what others on Reddit are saying in the comments below.
NTA for not letting coworker stay, and coworkers should help instead.
NTA for saying no to coworker who may stay forever and not contribute.
Supervisor’s inappropriate request for coworker’s housing – NTA and HR
Boss overstepped, NTA for saying no. Time to job hunt ♂️
Saying no to a coworker’s request for accommodation in a 1 bedroom apartment
Supervisor overstepping boundaries, NTA for saying no ♀️
Setting boundaries at work, NTA for not letting coworker stay.
Supervisors crossing boundaries, NTA for refusing coworker’s stay ♀️
Commenter calls out entitlement and suggests HR intervention
Suggesting supervisor takes coworker in: NTA wins
Supervisor overstepped boundaries, coworker’s living situation not your responsibility.
Commenter questions authenticity and suggests company should help instead.
Why should you be responsible for your coworker’s problems? #NTA
Comment and replies deemed fake by users.
Don’t be the office doormat You’re NTA for setting boundaries.
Supervisor’s shady request denied. Coworkers should take responsibility.
A shining example of professionalism and boundaries
Supervisor should take in coworker instead.
Setting boundaries and speaking up for yourself ♂️
Commenter questions supervisor’s meddling, raises valid points.
Don’t invite her in. Involve HR and ask who’s housing her.
Boss puts pressure on employee to house coworker, NTA says comment.
Standing up to a nosy supervisor
Setting boundaries is important, your supervisor should respect them ♀️
Suggesting HR intervention for nosy supervisor
Don’t be a doormat , coworkers should mind their own business.
Manager overstepping boundaries by suggesting coworker stay in one-bed apartment.
Suggesting to be the supervisor’s mistress? Not cool, dude
Setting boundaries at work
Red flag alert! OP is NTA for refusing creepy coworker’s request.
Setting boundaries with coworkers is important. ♀️
Commenter suggests reporting entitled coworkers to HR
HR needs to know! This is not okay
Agree with NTA, but WTF is the supervisor thinking?
Inappropriate supervisor behavior? NTA for saying no
Suggesting HR instead of hosting.
Stand your ground! NTA for not housing coworker.
Protecting your peace is a priority
Standing up for your personal space and boundaries.
Politely declining a coworker’s request for housing. NTA
Don’t let anyone guilt-trip you into being their hotel . NTA
Set boundaries and prioritize your own comfort.
Don’t be guilt-tripped into fixing a stranger’s problems
Saying no to letting a coworker live with you is NTA
Supervisor crosses boundaries, commenter suggests HR intervention. NTA.
Stand your ground! Speaking to HR might help
Protect your solitude. Don’t let kindness be a burden
Don’t let your manager plant roommate seeds. NTA.
Coworker asks to stay, but NTA says no – supervisor overstepped.
Setting boundaries at work. Respect is a two-way street.
Stand up for yourself and escalate the issue!
Stand your ground, NTA. Don’t let peer pressure win ♀️.
Suggesting supervisor’s office as apartment.
Standing up against toxic work culture ♂️
Don’t be an enabler . NTA for setting boundaries.
