Imagine starting a new job while being 38 weeks pregnant and having to deal with uncooperative coworkers. That’s exactly what happened to our protagonist, a 23-year-old woman who recently joined a small optometry practice. She was eager to learn and help out in all areas, but soon discovered that some of her colleagues were less than willing to lend a hand. One day, when the pain of pregnancy became unbearable, she asked for a little assistance, but her coworker refused. What happened next? Let’s dive into the story!
New Job, New Challenges
Coworkers and Their Niches
Cross-Training Encouraged, but Not Practiced
Pregnancy Pains and Unhelpful Coworkers
Seeking Help from ‘Melissa’
Melissa’s Unwillingness to Learn
Struggling Through the Day
Boss Offers to Send Her Home
Finally Sitting Down, but Feeling Petty
Melissa Gets Overwhelmed
Melissa Asks for Help, Gets a Taste of Her Own Medicine
A Sassy Response ♀️
Leaving Work Early, Leaving Melissa Behind
Petty or Justified? The Internet Weighs In
After enduring a day of pain and receiving no help from her coworker Melissa, our pregnant protagonist finally snapped back with a sassy response. Her husband believes she’s not in the wrong, as she treated Melissa the same way she was treated. But her conscience is bugging her, and she’s worried about creating drama in an otherwise peaceful work environment. Was she asking too much, or was her response justified? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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