Executive assistant calls security on boss’s mother at work

An executive assistant at a large aviation company in the US faced backlash from her boss and colleagues after calling security on her boss’s mother at the workplace. The mother, who had come to bring her son lunch, was upset that the assistant was a woman and started yelling bible verses at her. She then proceeded to lock herself in her son’s office, leading the assistant to call security. While the assistant believed that she did the right thing, her boss and some coworkers disagreed and thought she should have handled the situation differently. Read on to find out more about this workplace dilemma and whether or not the assistant was in the wrong.

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Executive assistant calls security on boss’s mom at work

A routine day turned into a nightmare for an executive assistant who had to call security on her boss’s mother. After arriving with lunch for her son, the mother became irate and demanded that the assistant leave her son’s office, claiming that only a male could hold the position. Despite attempts to calm her down, the mother locked herself in the office, prompting the assistant to call security. While some colleagues agree that the assistant handled the situation correctly, her boss was upset and claimed that she embarrassed him. This incident raises questions about the boundaries between personal and professional relationships, as well as the role of an executive assistant in protecting their boss’s privacy. Read on for reactions and opinions on this shocking story.

Boss’s overbearing mother causes chaos at work, NTA for following company policy. OP should steer clear of a relationship with her boss due to mommy issues and lack of boundaries. Coworkers siding with the boss and his mother are AHs.

Protect yourself and seek HR assistance to report this incident ️

Confidentiality is key. NTA for protecting company’s info

Boss’s mother fired executive assistant for being a woman.

Stand up for yourself! NTA for reporting abusive behavior

Boss’s unhinged mother attacks assistant at work, NTA for defending.

Boss’s mother’s behavior at work leads to justified security intervention

NTA for calling security on boss’s mother’s unprofessional behavior

When the boss’s mother crosses the line ‍♀️

Boss’s entitled mother tried to fire you, NTA for calling security

Boss’s mom gets security called on her by executive assistant ‍♀️

Boss’s mother causes security breach, employee reports to HR.

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Boss’s mother causes scene at work, employee called NTA for following company policy ‍♀️

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Document everything! NTA for protecting yourself.

Following the rules: Executive assistant calls security on boss’s mother

Commenter calls out entitled behavior of boss’s mother

Handling an aggressive situation at workplace. NTA.

Boss’s crazy mother causes scene at work, OP not at fault. ‍♀️

Confidentiality concerns? Get legal advice and stand your ground, NTA

A mother dropping off lunch for her son at work?

Not the a**hole for what? We need more context.

Executive assistant stands up to boss’s entitled mother

Keep it professional and avoid that troublesome boss ‍♀️

Executive assistant not the a**hole for calling security on boss’s mother.

Enforcing rules against boss’s mom, commenter called NTA ‍

Early lunch visit turns into office chaos ‍

Following protocol is key. Boss should have warned you.

Let’s hope this ends the drama once and for all

Avoid James and his crazy mother, request a transfer ASAP

Commenter questions boss’s accessibility during emergency situation

Stand up for yourself and document everything!

Executive assistant takes appropriate action with boss’s mother at work

HR time for inappropriate comment. Not the a**hole (NTA)

Standing up against toxic behavior at work #NTA

Standing up to harassment and not tolerating sexism.

Professionalism prevails, but beware of acting on emotions!

Employee follows protocol and not at fault, boss and mother are AHs

Commenter calls out fake story, declares not the a**hole.

Experienced HR professional advises OP to tackle issue with HR ASAP

Boss’s mom causes trouble at work, but NTA for calling security

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Following policy, removing overbearing mother, and avoiding attraction.

Sassy response to boss’s mother’s workplace intrusion

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Protecting the company comes first, NTA for following protocol

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Document the craziness! NTA but HR should know ASAP.

Curiosity sparks discussion on stereotype in workplace altercation. NTA

Following company policy and standing up to workplace sexism.

Commenter finds story unbelievable but entertaining. NTA judgement given.

Commenter thinks the assistant was not the a**hole

When the boss’s mom causes chaos at work ‍♀️