Coworker Shocked by Insurance-less Admin’s Doctor Drought!

Picture this: you’re the admin for a group of 5 people, no benefits, just trying to make it through the workday. A new coworker, Lu, strikes up a conversation about doctors and is shocked to learn that you haven’t been to one in years. You make a light-hearted joke about needing health insurance, but things take a dramatic turn. Let’s dive into this office drama and see if our protagonist was out of line or just misunderstood.

New City, New Job, No Doctor ️

Enter Lu, the Curious Coworker

Doctor? What Doctor?

The Shocking Revelation

Well Woman Visits? Nope.

The Unhealthy Truth

The Joke That Changed Everything

Lu’s Dramatic Exit ️

Playful or Problematic?

The Internet’s Unsolicited Advice

Enough with the Planned Parenthood Talk!

Misunderstood Joke or Office Faux Pas? ‍♀️

So, our insurance-less admin made a light-hearted joke about needing health insurance after Lu, the concerned coworker, was shocked to learn they hadn’t been to the doctor in years. But instead of laughing it off, Lu stormed away and later accused the admin of fishing for sympathy. Was this just a case of misunderstood humor, or did our protagonist cross a line? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Coworker’s invasive questions about medical history are inappropriate.

NTA – Employer is the real a-hole for not offering benefits.

Personal and intrusive questions? Definitely NTA!

Coworker keeps prying about insurance, NTA for setting boundaries

Lack of universal healthcare in the US is insane and messed up

Op’s immature responses lead to ESH judgement and disbelief.

Employee without insurance blames employer, deemed YTA by commenter.

ESH coworker prys, commenter’s responses confirm they’re also an ass

Commenter calls out OP for being unpleasant and an AH

NTA comment sparks debate on healthcare privilege and assumptions

A detailed explanation of the US healthcare system

Commenter and replies call out OP’s attitude and excuses.

OP is defensive and ungrateful for advice, YTA.

Buried trauma can result in out of proportion reactions.

Planned Parenthood: a helpful resource for women’s health needs.

YTA update perceived as snarky by commenter.

OP receives backlash for rude response to coworker’s question

Benefits divide causes tension between coworkers

YTA update backlash in comment section.

NTA comment shuts down prying coworker, calls out boss inequality.

Doubts about OP’s kindness lead to YTA judgement

Commenter called out for insincere delivery, causing hurt feelings

Commenter changes vote to YTA after OP’s ungrateful replies.

Admin defends against unsolicited job advice and Planned Parenthood suggestions

NTA for calling out coworker, but YTA for raging.

YTA for rejecting good advice and being defensive in replies.

Commenter calls out OP for being a possible AH

Deserving of benefits!

Learn about ‘well woman visits’ and the medical tax of being DFAB.

Is staying at a job without insurance worth it?

NTA for not having insurance, boss should feel awkward

Friendly advice met with defensive attitude, but justified towards Lou.

Straight to the point, this commenter thinks YTA!

Commenter accused of lying and judged as YTA by reply.

Coworker urges insurance-less admin to prioritize health, YTA responds defensively.

Commenter questions if OP is really NTA, sparks discussion.

Commenter blames American healthcare system for admin’s doctor drought

Commenter empathizes with insurance-less admin’s medical struggles and defends their right to healthcare. NTA.

Standing up for privacy rights and calling out unprofessional behavior

Commenter defends insurance-less admin, but critiques their annoying edits

YTA comment receives no replies. No further edits needed.

Commenter calls out OP for being an a**hole coworker

Annual check-ups are important for women’s health. Don’t get defensive.

Commenter gets called out for hostility, told to calm down

Free healthcare advocate sympathizes with insurance-less admin’s doctor drought.

Edits make YTA accusation, but original post NTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s behavior, adds a fiery tone

Tactless response to comment earns YTA judgement

Commenter called out for being rude in editing response.

Receiving advice but don’t want it? NTA, but don’t be rude

Annual gynecologist visits important, even without insurance.

Commenter calls out OP’s true colors, labels them YTA.

Commenter calls out OP’s AH behavior towards coworkers

Commenter receives harsh judgement for their behavior.

Commenter receives judgment for childish behavior and lack of insurance

Regular female wellness checks are crucial for early detection

Admin’s refusal of health insurance for karma sparks skepticism.

NTA turned YTA after edit, coworker calls out OP

NTA shuts down coworker’s nosy questions about health insurance.