Imagine returning to the office after a year of remote work, only to find out you’re allergic to your coworkers’ dogs! That’s exactly what happened to a 32-year-old woman, who discovered she’s allergic to dogs and their smell, which gives her migraines. When her boss suggested she work from home, she refused, citing her tiny studio apartment as the reason. The result? A ban on office dogs, causing quite the stir among her coworkers.
Pre-Pandemic Office Life

Dogs Allowed During Transition

Allergic to Dogs

Boss Tries to Find Solution

Work from Home Suggestion

Tiny Studio Dilemma

Raise Negotiation

No Budget for Raise

Refusing to Work from Home ❌

Boss Insists on Adjustment ️

Standing Firm

Office Dog Ban

Accusations of Selfishness

Unsolicited Advice

Claritin Suggestion

Office Drama Unleashed
So, is this woman really the villain her coworkers make her out to be? She’s stuck between a rock and a hard place, with her health on the line and a tiny apartment that makes working from home unbearable. Despite the backlash, she stands firm in her decision not to work from home, leading to the ban on office dogs. Coworkers offer unsolicited advice, but none seem to understand her predicament. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“NTA. But I’d start looking for a better job.”
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NTA: Work from home with dogs? Sold! Selfish A H co-workers.

NTA. Dogs banned at office, potential discrimination. Bosses side with OP.

NTA – Boss violated medical confidentiality, dogs not the issue

NTA for wanting dogs at work, but be prepared for hostility

NTA for prioritizing health and considering others’ comfort

NTA, but brace for a hostile work environment
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Benefit turned entitlement: the downfall of working from home

NTA: Dogs at work can be distracting, unsanitary, and cause allergies. Some people have phobias.

Allergic to dogs, but tired of dogs being everywhere

Allergy or not, banning office dogs? That’s a**hole-ish!
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NTA – Dogs at work? Bad idea! Liability and distractions!

Allergic to office dogs, but coworkers insist on bringing them. WFH?

Entitled dog owners demand office dogs despite health hazards
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Debate over housing affordability and understanding both sides.

Allergic to office dogs? You’re not alone. NTA

Unpopular opinion: Dogs at work are a privilege, not basic.

NTA. Office dogs are distracting. Start a doggy daycare business!

Allergic to dogs, but office dogs are a ridiculous concept

Woman defends her decision to ban office dogs due to allergies
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