In the hustle and bustle of the corporate world, where everyone is racing against time to finish their workload, a situation unfolds that has left everyone questioning their moral compass. One employee, known for his efficiency, finds himself in a predicament when he’s expected to help a struggling co-worker, Brian, who has high functioning autism. The twist? He didn’t volunteer for this duty. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story.
The Workload Race

Enter Brian, the Newbie

Brian’s Struggles ⏳

Maria’s Plan to Help Brian

The Unwanted Helper

Surprise! You’re Volunteered

The Office Fallout ☄️

The Aftermath ️

The Moral Dilemma

The Office Dilemma: To Help or Not to Help?
In this office drama, we have our efficient worker, caught in a whirlwind of moral ambiguity. He’s been volunteered, without his consent, to help Brian, a struggling co-worker with high functioning autism. Maria, the orchestrator of this plan, seems to have stirred the pot, causing office-wide tension. The situation escalates, with our protagonist standing his ground, refusing to be volunteered without his consent. The fallout? A divided office and Brian, on the brink of termination. As the dust settles, our protagonist is left questioning his actions. Let’s see what the Internet has to say about this moral conundrum. ️♀️
NTA: Don’t sacrifice your free time for someone else’s job!

Dumping work on OP’s desk without consent: NTA, coworker TA

NTA questions day-rate structure, management’s responsibility for support and mentorship.

NTA – Spot on, Bro! Keep up the fantastic work! ✨

NTA. It’s his job. Don’t enable him, let him fail.
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NTA. Coworker volunteers others without planning on helping. Major AH!

Understanding the perspective of an autistic person in office dynamics.

NTA. Don’t feel bad for not helping.
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INFO: Does your supervisor handle this?

NTA for doing your job, but employer should accommodate disabilities.

“NTA. Teaching people to be responsible for their own work “

NTA – Don’t work for free! ♂️ Take a bite out of his paycheck!

Curious about how they knew he had autism? Find out!

Understanding autism: Taking things literally doesn’t make someone an a**hole

Company’s ableism and Maria’s voluntelling make them the real a**holes

Not your responsibility. If he can’t finish on time…

NTA if he’s not suited for the job, it’s his work. ♂️

Autism and miscommunication: NTA, but Maria needs to be understanding

NTA- Stand up to Maria and report her to HR!

Work system rewards efficiency and prompts nostalgic Orwellian references

NTA. It’s rude to dump work on someone without being their boss.
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Government and employer failures leave you with all the work

Curious about workload, job type, and management issues in IT.

NTA: Employers should accommodate disabilities, not coworkers making judgments.
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Supervisor’s lack of understanding for employee with HFA

NTA dude, Maria is a massive ****************.

NTA. Brian’s inability to do the job justifies his dismissal.
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NTA: Co-worker dumps work on you without asking, total a-hole move

Helping without enabling: NTA, offer efficiency tips instead of doing it all

NTA: Your landlord doesn’t accept teamwork as payment either.
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“Efficiency wasted: The struggle of being too good at work.”

Brian’s innocent mistake reveals Maria’s true intentions.
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NTA commends Brian’s effort, but suggests finding a suitable job

Standing up for your job perks and boundaries

NTA. Maria was out of line. Don’t be Brian’s forever helper

Autistic commenter explains challenges and suggests vocational office of rehabilitation

NTA. Office drama and miscommunication – a recipe for disaster.

Brian’s paper drop: rude or just misunderstood?

NTA, it’s about finding the right job fit for everyone

Be helpful without taking on unnecessary responsibilities.

NTA: High functioning doesn’t excuse rudeness. Boss might fire him.

Helping Brian: Tips to tackle the unwanted helper situation! ✨

NTA Maria and Brian: Drama at the office!

NTA. Maria is the A-hole. People should help Brian.
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NTA, but Maria has no right to expect OP’s help

NTA: Don’t let others volunteer your time! ♂️

NTA: Overwhelmed by unwanted workload. Can relate to the struggle

Dumping stuff on your desk without saying anything? Total a-hole move.

NTA: Unwanted coworker dumps work on you without permission

NTA: Maria tried to take your free time, unfair and unwanted.

NTA. Brian needs to finish his work on time. ♂️
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NTA: Autistic coworker’s struggle highlights double standards in the workplace

Where is management? The office drama unfolds…

NTA. Office volunteers criticized for unrealistic workload expectations.
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NTA: Unqualified coworker slacks off, leaving you to pick up slack

NTA – Unwanted helper offers time but should mind her own.

Don’t be his workhorse! Set boundaries and say no!

NTA. Don’t let others guilt trip you for being efficient!

Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries.

NTA, mind your own business! ♂️
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NTA: Co-worker volunteers OP for extra work without consent
