Maintaining healthy relationships at work is important, but what happens when a coworker crosses a boundary? This is what happened to one female coworker when her male colleague went through her purse without her permission. After feeling violated, she reported it to the company’s headquarters. However, her coworkers were not supportive and instead, accused her of overreacting. Read on to find out if she was in the wrong for reporting the incident and if her coworkers’ reactions were justified.
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Have you ever lent something to a coworker only for it to result in a violation of your privacy? This is exactly what happened to Reddit user u/ThrowRA-123abc when their coworker went through their purse without permission. Despite feeling shocked and disrespected, the user began to doubt themselves after their coworkers accused them of overreacting. Now, they’re turning to the r/AmItheAsshole community to gain some clarity on the situation. Was it an overreaction to report the incident to the company’s headquarters? Or was it a necessary step to protect their privacy and set boundaries with their coworker? Read on to find out the community’s reactions and join the discussion!
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Respect personal space NTA for reporting.
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