Imagine working at a store and discovering that your home phone number has been blocked on all the phones there. That’s exactly what happened to a 16-year-old employee at a mid-sized furniture store. The shocking revelation came after they noticed their home number among the blocked numbers on the work phone. What if there was an emergency at home while they were at work? What if they needed to call home and didn’t have their phone?
A Surprising Discovery ️♀️

Blocked Numbers Unveiled ❌

Emergencies at Stake

Confronting the Manager

A Suspicious Day

Missed Emergency

Quitting on the Spot ✌️

Manager’s Facebook Rant

Informing Coworkers ️

Seeking Legal Action ⚖️

Clarification on the Incident

A Blocked Number and a Quitting Teen
The 16-year-old employee at a furniture store discovered their home phone number was blocked on the work phone, causing them to almost miss their sister giving birth. After confronting their manager and getting an unsatisfactory response, they quit on the spot. The manager took to Facebook to rant about the employee, calling them an a**hole and unreliable. The employee informed their coworkers about the situation and is now considering legal action with their family. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this dramatic turn of events…
A concerning lack of communication from the workplace
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Clap back at unprofessional boss talking smack online
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Teen quits job after boss blocks personal calls from family

Blocking a parent from talking to their child? Not cool

Toxic boss blocks home number, teen quits. NTA. Find better job

Manager acts like a child, teen quits job. NTA.
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Boss’s unprofessionalism and disrespect led to justified quitting

Manager wouldn’t hesitate to fire you, quitting was good choice

Frustration over HR’s lack of communication and professionalism

Calling 9 times is nuts! NAH for quitting job.

Legal action not helpful, but is leaving work justified?

Screenshot her FB complaints and report to HR. NTA!

Leaving job for blocked number, but NTA for quitting

Curious Redditor asks for more details about blocked number incident

Employer blocks teen’s phone number, NTA for quitting

Blocked home number? NTA quits job, wishes misery on ex-bosses
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Quitting is never a**hole move. Don’t waste time on lawsuit.

Cutting ties with immature manager. NTA

NTA warns of red flags and suggests warning coworkers

Quitting is not being an a**hole, the manager is

Teen quits job after being blocked from home number. NTA.

NTA but getting a lawyer is a waste of money
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Debate over whether quitting job for sister’s labor was justified.

Blocking parents from contacting their minor at work is problematic

Teen quits job after boss blocks their number. NTA commenters outraged
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NTA for quitting, but manager could have handled sister’s delivery better

Unusual labor support during Covid sparks confusion and discussion

Quit your job anytime you want to, you don’t owe anyone.

Boss blocks employee’s home number, sparks debate on emergency leave.

Good for you for standing up against inappropriate business practices!

Good advice for dealing with toxic workplaces

Overbearing manager and inappropriate request for personal information.

Confidentiality breach and blocked number, NTA needs legal help.

NTA for quitting, but something seems sketchy

No damages, no attorney needed. Pull your head out

Being there for loved ones is important, even at work ❤
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Employee’s home number blocked, quits job. NTA reactions ensue

Blocking a minor’s emergency contact number is wildly inappropriate

Engage in communication and expectation management with your boss

Empathetic comment encourages self-advocacy and moving on
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Boss blocks minor’s home number, parent threatens to sue

Manager blocks family calls, trashes employee on social media. NTA.

Retail and service jobs are thankless and overworked

NTA defends dad’s emergency calls, questions employer’s lack of empathy

Debate on legality of blocking employee’s phone number ensues.

NTA, screenshot her post and report to company about her behavior

NTA defends quitting job after phone block, blames parents and workplace.

Curious about the context behind attending sister’s labor
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Blocking an employee’s phone number is unprofessional and unacceptable. NTA.

Blocked phone number leads to job resignation during family emergency.
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Manager’s actions may be illegal. Screenshots and lawyer recommended

Furniture selling isn’t a vocation, it’s just a flipping job

User defends teen who quit job over blocked phone number

Employee quits after employer blocks home number

Boss blocks home number, NTA quits. Lack of communication sucks.
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Using work phone for personal safety is justified. NTA
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NTA quits job after boss blocks emergency calls from dad

Calling out scummy business practices

Standing up for yourself and others in the workplace

Protect yourself legally and report the post to her employer. NTA

NTA. Wise advice on handling badmouthing from former boss

Blocking personal number and social media complaints? NTA

Standing up for what’s right ️

Manager blocks important calls, gets called out on Facebook.

Parent defends OP’s quitting but questions lawyer involvement
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Prioritizing family over work is always the right choice

Teen quits job after manager blocks their home number NTA

Worker has the right to quit, but lawyer overreaction

NTA stands up for their rights and seeks justice

Job blocks home number, teen quits. NTA, lawyers involved.

Quitting job due to blocked home number. NTA. Share story.

You have the right to quit your job anytime. #NTA
