Vacation Drama: Pregnant Coworker vs. Hong Kong Trip

Imagine planning and paying for your dream vacation, only to have your coworkers turn against you! That’s what happened to a 23-year-old woman who booked a trip to Hong Kong and Thailand. With the coronavirus outbreak, her coworkers, including a pregnant colleague, are furious and demand she cancels her trip. But is she really putting them in danger? Let’s dive into this dramatic tale!

Vacation of a Lifetime

Coronavirus Concerns

Coworker’s Outrage

Daily Death Toll Drama ⚰️

Quarantine Quarrel

Office Gossip ️

Manager’s Take

No Refund, No Cancel

HR Steps In

Airport Compromise ✈️

Precautions Taken

Excitement Remains

Post-Trip Quarantine

Office Uproar Over Vacation Plans

So, is this woman really the villain for not canceling her trip? She’s taking precautions, staying in the airport during her Hong Kong layover, and even agreed to work from home for two weeks after returning. ‍ Yet, her coworkers still treat her like an outcast, with the pregnant colleague hosting a dinner party and excluding her. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Take it to HR. He’s harassing you and increasing stress.

NTA. Go to HR about the hostile work environment and bullying

Coworker prioritizes trip over pregnant colleague’s safety. NTA wins.

Pregnant coworker faces backlash for Hong Kong trip amidst coronavirus fears

Debate over coronavirus risk and media coverage sparks arguments

NTA commenter defends pregnant coworker’s Hong Kong trip concerns

Don’t let someone else’s FOMO ruin your trip!

Travel plans in jeopardy due to global epidemic concerns

Commenter downplays coronavirus with humor and skepticism

Fiery response to NTA comment

Flu shot reminder amidst vacation drama

Reconsider the trip due to travel bans and risk of quarantine

NTA! Commenter is ready to work from home and cautious

Paid for trip, offered to work from home. Coworker’s problem.

Defending Hong Kong trip amidst coronavirus panic

Take action! Speak to HR to stop the slam campaign.

NTA, offered to work from home, plan to quarantine.

Consider Thailand instead of Hong Kong due to travel warnings

CDC advises against travel to China, commenter warns to be careful

Boss won’t allow return without virus test, commenter supports. NTA

Engaging comment with a hilarious nickname

ESH for not considering the risks of traveling during an outbreak

NTA suggests taking precautions but defends Hong Kong layover

Traveling during disease outbreak: ESH verdict and warning

Company policy on travel to Asia during pandemic discussed.

Stay safe and NTA! Take precautions and work from home.

Commenter suggests HR involvement due to hostile work environment

ESH coworker should go to HR, but OP should address concerns.

Stand your ground and make him put his money where his mouth is

Complying with manager’s request, NTA for Hong Kong trip

Pregnancy + Coronavirus + Hong Kong layover = NTA worries

Working from home? Take that Hong Kong trip guilt-free!

Commenter defends pregnant coworker’s right to vacation.

Remote work and non-refundable trip, NTA wins

NTA for not bringing pregnant coworker on Hong Kong trip

Being NTA doesn’t mean being COVID-19 positive

State Dept warns against travel to Hong Kong, commenter calls coworker asshat

Supportive comment on harassment, with a touch of humor

Commenter shares personal experience with similar work policy.

Commenter calls OP YTA, shares travel advisory link.

Remote work vs. vacation? NTA suggests creative solution

Working from home? Take that Hong Kong trip guilt-free!

Working from home, non-refundable trip, and NTA verdict

Short and to the point. Get HR involved ASAP

Standing up against workplace harassment

Don’t put your life on hold for a coworker’s pregnancy

Sarcastic NTA comment calls out hypocritical manager and office culture

Hong Kong’s quarantine measures are failing, NTA for cancelling trip

Traveling during coronavirus? NTA but be cautious

Commenter shares coronavirus update in Thailand travel discussion

Stand up to workplace harassment! NTA comment inspires action

Stand up to workplace harassment, not the pregnant coworker.

Defend yourself and your rights at work!

Defending a vacation amidst irrational fears and workplace drama

Commenter defends pregnant coworker’s right to vacation.

Stand up for yourself and report harassment to HR

Stand up for your rights at work

NTA stands up to coworker’s insensitivity to deadly disease

Airline cancellations may save pregnant coworker from Hong Kong trip

Pregnant coworker wants to skip layover, commenter says NTA with precautions

Take action! Report harassment to HR

Stand up against harassment! NTA comment deserves applause

NTA. Manager needed to sort out coworker’s Hong Kong trip.

Travel plans vs. pregnancy: NTA comment takes a stand

NTA comment sparks call to action against workplace harassment