Office weight loss bet goes too far, causing one employee to reveal a dark secret

An office weight loss bet seemed like a harmless idea at first, but for one employee, it turned into a nightmare. After repeatedly being asked to participate, she finally revealed a dark secret about her struggles with anorexia, causing the bet to be canceled. However, instead of receiving support, she was met with backlash and blame from her coworkers. Was she in the wrong for her outburst, or were her coworkers out of line for their harassment? Click to read the full story and decide for yourself.

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Office weight loss bet goes too far, causing one employee to reveal a dark secret

An office weight loss bet seemed like a harmless idea, but for one employee, it was anything but. Despite repeatedly declining to participate due to a history of anorexia, coworkers wouldn’t take no for an answer. The situation reached a boiling point when the employee revealed their struggles with an eating disorder, causing the bet to be canceled and backlash from some coworkers. While the employee wonders if they overreacted, the situation raises important questions about workplace harassment and the impact of seemingly innocuous jokes. Read on for the reactions and comments from readers.

NTA for standing up to workplace harassment over a diet bet

Employee faces harassment after weight loss bet, NTA for reporting

Coworkers’ weight loss bet triggers recovering anorexic; HR shuts it down

Colleague’s weight loss bet crosses boundaries, NTA for refusing to participate

Pushing someone to lose weight is harassment. NTA, says comment.

NTA files complaint with labor dept over dietbet harassment ‍♂️

Reported sexual harassment, got blamed and written up. NTA.

NTA. Empathetic reply to a triggering situation. Supportive community.

Standing up to bullies takes courage. You’re not the a**hole.

Coworkers’ cruel weight loss bet causes employee to reveal dark secret

Stand up to workplace bullies and pursue justice with HR ✊

Offensive language is not free speech, it’s hate speech. NTA ❤️

Standing up for personal boundaries in weight loss bet backlash ‍♀️

Standing up for yourself and revealing the truth!

Standing up to body shaming at work

Employee stands up to toxic weight loss bet, HR steps in

Body shaming is never acceptable. This commenter is not the a**hole.

Commenter defends OP and curses out ableist coworkers.

Standing up for yourself is always the right move

Employee stands up against workplace harassment and wins.

Standing up for yourself isn’t being a ‘snowflake’ ❄️

Standing up against workplace harassment. You go, NTA!

Defending oneself against harassment is not a mental issue ️

Standing up to workplace harassment. NTA wins.

Manager recognizes red flags in weight loss bet turned bullying.

Overcoming anorexia is a huge accomplishment. Don’t let anyone undermine it

Supportive comment receives no backlash, shows solidarity ❤️

Polite disengagement from weight loss bet turns into office drama

Empathizing with a recovering bulimic against rude coworkers

NTA stood up against workplace bullying, but now faces retaliation

Supportive comment section sends love to OP after disturbing office bet

Supportive comment highlights workplace harassment and recovery

Don’t trust HR blindly. NTA, record everything, lawyer up ⚖️

Learning to say no is a valuable lesson for adults

Commenter faces hostile work environment after revealing mental health struggles

Inappropriate weight loss competition causes workplace harassment. NTA.

Joining a weight loss bet isn’t always a good idea

Support for non-judgmental attitude towards weight and religion

NTA saves the day in office weight loss bet

Pushy coworkers cause harm, NTA for setting boundaries

Employee stands up to bullies in office weight loss bet

Boundaries respected: NTA shuts down inappropriate office weight loss bet.

Standing up for personal boundaries, NTA shuts down toxic bet.

Supportive colleagues offer hope to employee after traumatic experience

Keep HR informed about any fallout from the weight loss bet. NTA

Supportive comment and advice for employee facing workplace harassment.

Standing up against peer pressure in a toxic work clique ✊

Employee stands up to toxic weight loss bet, receives support.

Stand up against body shaming ‍♀️ You are NTA.

Employee escapes workplace weight loss bet unscathed