A female worker at a tech company was recently promoted to a managerial position, but her celebratory night out with coworkers took a turn for the worse when they made inappropriate jokes about her relationship with her boss. The coworkers insinuated that she slept with him to get the promotion, which angered and embarrassed her. She left the celebration and later yelled at the coworkers when they tried to make amends. The woman’s brother recommended she post her story on a popular platform to see if she was in the wrong. Read on to find out whether the woman was justified in her reaction or if she was in fact the a**hole in this situation.
Newbie on platform seeks advice for brother’s dilemma

From lowest rank to manager, but at what cost?

Office romance or promotion scandal? An inside look

Love or Career? Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotion.

Celebrating promotion with coworkers at a bar – wholesome or not?

Female colleague makes inappropriate comment about promotion and sexuality.

Sexual harassment disguised as a joke in the workplace

Employee accuses boss of using relationship for promotions.

Employee stands up to accusations of sleeping with boss for promotion

Coworkers gaslighted employee after accusing of sleeping with boss for promotions

Employee shuts down sexual harassment with HR threat.

Employee unsure if they were right to confront boss and brother.

Employee considers options after boss denies dating policy accusation

Coworkers react to employee’s scandalous accusations in the workplace

Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotions under investigation ️

Employee fears losing promotion due to accusations of misconduct.

Overlooked apology and focus on relationship with boss for promotions

Standing up to workplace harassment, reporting can make a difference

One person leaves after accusations of office affair for promotions.

The boss investigates possible favoritism towards employee’s promotion

Employee seeks HR help after accusation of sleeping with boss.

Employee denies sleeping with boss for promotions, defends promotion as fair.

Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotions; faces investigation
A female employee at a tech company has been accused by her coworkers of sleeping with her boss to get promoted twice. After a celebratory night out with colleagues, the woman was subjected to lewd comments and jokes about her supposed sexual relationship with her boss. Despite speaking to her boss about the matter, the woman’s coworkers continued to make fun of her and question the legitimacy of her promotions. As a result, the employee has decided to file a report with HR and an investigation is underway to determine if the employee was the best candidate for the promotion or if there was any wrongdoing involved. While the company does not have a dating policy in place, the employee’s personal life and relationships with her superiors are now under scrutiny. This situation raises important questions about workplace relationships and how they can impact an employee’s career progression. Stay tuned for the comments and reactions to this controversial issue.
Stand up for yourself and report to HR. NTA

Crush misogyny, report to HR. NTA for standing up.

Dating the boss for promotions: co-workers spoke, OP pays.
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Confirming suspicions through workplace rumors, NTA receives backlash.

Dating your boss: Career suicide or shortcut to promotion?

Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotions, not the a**hole

Congrats on well-earned promotions! Exert your authority and demand respect

Stand up against workplace bullying. You’re NTA!

Speak up without fear! NTA. Report to HR

Everyone’s at fault here.

Commenter defends OP but points out naivety in situation.

Congratulations on the promotions! Stand up for yourself professionally

Bullying is never okay, but concerns about favoritism should be reported

Encouraging speaking up against workplace misconduct ✍

Commenter accused of projecting insecurities about promotions and relationships.

Romantic involvement with boss leads to promotions, perceived as nepotism.

The dangers of sleeping with your boss for promotions

Sleeping with the boss and celebrating with co-workers? YTA

Sleeping with the boss for promotions? YTA, don’t shit where you eat

Stand up against sexual harassment, go straight to HR

Watch out for company policies before reporting coworkers’ behavior ⚠️

NTA calls out harassment outside of workplace and verbal abuse.

Standing up to workplace harassment. NTA for taking action.

Standing up to workplace harassment is commendable and empowering! ✊

Supportive comment denounces workplace toxicity towards female employee. ❤️

Navigating workplace harassment and HR: A cautionary tale. ♀️

Dating your boss can lead to favoritism and ethical concerns

Office romance leads to questioning promotions and assumptions.

Playing the game or crossing the line? Navigating promotions ethically. ️♀️
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Employee accused of sleeping with boss, advised to handle accusations calmly.

Stand up against workplace harassment! Report to HR

A messy situation with no winners

NTA co-worker’s comments HR-worthy. Keep it professional

Standing up to workplace harassment is no joke

Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotions. YTA.

Accusations of promotion through sexual favors at work

A messy situation with no clear winner.

Commenter calls out employee’s unethical behavior while highlighting issue’s prevalence.

Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotions, ESH.

Commenter sees through the insecurity masked as a promotion.

Relationship with boss leads to accusations and company chaos. ESH.

Dating the boss? YTA. Promotions twice? Suspect.

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s experience of entitled coworkers

Commenter advises reporting harassment by colleague spreading rumors.

Avoid inappropriate conflicts of interest at work to maintain harmony ⚖️

Employee accuses boss of sexual coercion for promotions. NTA response.
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Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotions, called out as YTA.

NSFW post sparks agreement that everyone sucks here

Female employee stands up against sexist joke. NTA

Navigating workplace relationships and promotions is tricky.

Inappropriate relationship and comments, no HR report possible. ESH.

Dating your boss doesn’t make you an AH, but sexual harassment does. NTA.

Navigating workplace romance with a boss: a no-win situation

Dating the boss and getting promoted twice? ESH.

Grammar police on duty ♀️ Correcting ‘paid’ to ‘payed’

Dating your boss can lead to professional and personal consequences

Commenter tells employee accused of sleeping with boss to find new job and keep it in their pants

Curious comment seeks more details about scandalous workplace affair

Standing up to inappropriate behavior in the workplace is crucial

Stand up for yourself! NTA, report the harassment to HR

Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotions, YTA.

Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotions, ESH.

Career advice for sleeping with the boss. YTA.

OP’s unethical behavior puts all jobs at risk.

Dating a coworker can lead to conflicts and harassment charges ⚠️

Take action now! File a complaint with EEOC website

Accused of sleeping with boss for promotions

Shitty boss favors employee he slept with? Toxic workplace alert

Standing up against workplace harassment. Good on you!

Speak up against sexual harassment. Report to HR. #NotTheA**hole

Fellow woman in tech calls out incompetence and unprofessional behavior
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Sleeping with the boss for promotions? Yikes, major YTA

Toxic work environment? Time to job hunt! ♀️

Standing up against workplace harassment is never easy

Accused employee faces backlash after freak out over YTA comment.

Setting boundaries: Comment shuts down inappropriate jokes.

Employee accused of sleeping with boss for promotions, blames others. ♂️

Accused of sleeping with boss for promotions – YTA responds

Report workplace sexual harassment, NTA for standing up for yourself.

Speak up for yourself, even if it’s outside of work.

Addressing rumors about a promotion, be prepared for consequences ⚠️

Co-worker’s inappropriate comments about boss-employee relationship
