Starting a new job can be exciting, but it can also come with some unexpected challenges. One woman (20F) found herself in a sticky situation when her assistant manager, Sherry (45F), tried to set her up with her son, Travis (19M). Initially, she was open to the idea of meeting him, but after a disturbing revelation about Travis’s behavior, she changed her mind. Now, she’s left wondering if she’s in the wrong for turning him down.
New Job, New Prospects

Sherry’s Matchmaking Attempt

Considering the Set-Up

Taking Time to Think

Testing the Waters ☕

Busy Schedule

Disturbing Revelation

Feeling Icked Out

Changing Her Mind

Sherry’s Reaction

Silent Treatment

Edit: Lessons Learned

Navigating New Relationships

No More Mixing Work and Personal

Was She Wrong for Rejecting Travis?
After hearing about Travis’s dependency on his mom, our protagonist decided she couldn’t go through with the date. Sherry, however, didn’t take the rejection well and accused her of not understanding because she’s not a mom. Now, our protagonist is left questioning if she’s in the wrong for turning Travis down. She’s learned her lesson about mixing work and personal life, but was she really the a**hole in this situation? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this awkward predicament…
Coworker’s inappropriate matchmaking and sandwich-making sparks outrage. NTA.

Polite decline of blind dates at work to avoid awkwardness

Coworker’s creepy matchmaking motives exposed, NTA, OP

NTA dodges a bullet with a mama’s boy ♀️

Avoid coworkers setting you up with their sons

Dodging a bullet: Commenters agree rejecting coworker’s son was wise

Dodged a bullet and kept the workplace drama-free #NTA

Dating coworkers or their kids can lead to workplace issues

NTA. Honesty is the best policy

Respectful rejection of coworker’s son; NTA, colleague being immature.

Overbearing mom still making sandwiches for 20-something son. NTA.

Rejecting coworker’s son’s date request is professional and justified

NTA, a wake-up call about raising a disturbing child

NTA rejects coworker’s son, sparks debate about grandmother’s intentions

Mixing work and personal life leads to awkward situations

Dating coworkers/family members always turns messy. Valuable lesson learned.

Dodged a bullet, but brace yourself for a difficult coworker

Dodging a bullet with a dependent partner

NTA for rejecting coworker’s son despite him being a child

Workplace dating advice: Don’t date coworkers or their family

Empowering response to dating rejection with NTA verdict

Dodged a bullet NTA for rejecting insufferable coworker’s son.

Parade of red flags, crazy mom, NTA, watch out!

Don’t give in to pressure, shut it down. NTA

Friendly advice to keep personal life private at work

Clear-cut judgment. No a****e here.

Mom agrees with NTA comment about coworker’s disturbing revelation

Dodged a bullet . NTA for rejecting coworker’s son.

NTA, focus on work, don’t reveal personal life, avoid coworker’s relatives

Dodged a bullet NTA wins this round.

20-year-old stands up for herself against entitled coworker’s son

Sons can cook, clean, and do laundry, NTA and be icked out

Dodged a bullet!
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Standing up for yourself and avoiding red flags. #NTA

Dating coworker’s family can also s**k NTA wins

NTA coworker being weird , be professional
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Setting boundaries with coworkers can be tricky

Dodged a bullet and avoided a lazy mama’s boy

Don’t mix business and personal, especially with power imbalance. #NTA

Personal boundaries at work are important. Don’t date coworkers.

Sherry’s inappropriate behavior towards coworker’s son gets called out

Coworker’s inappropriate comment made commenter uncomfortable. NTA for rejecting son.

Childless woman rejects coworker’s son, called NTA by commenter

❤️ NTA rejects coworker’s son after disturbing revelation

Boss crosses the line by trying to set you up

Mom setting up dates for son = red flag

NTA coworker’s son needs a mother, but not necessarily her.

Mom can’t handle criticism of her ‘mama’s boy’ son. ♀️

Nostalgia for youth and a clear NTA judgement

NTA. Scathing comment on coworker’s disturbing revelation.

Trust your instincts and avoid toxic people

Encouraging reply to NTA comment about learning from experience

Agreement on disturbing behavior, NTA judgement.

NTA, relatable reaction to a disturbing situation

Navigating coworker conflicts with HR?

Empowering response to creepy coworker’s mom

Setting boundaries with a coworker’s son. NTA

Avoid coworkers setting you up with relatives, NTA for rejecting.

Straightforward rejection, no room for negotiation

Lesson learned, avoid mommy’s precious baby at all costs

Don’t date coworkers, especially not momma’s boys
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Peanut butter and Reese’s puff cereal sandwich? NTA for setting boundaries.

Not the a**hole, but what was the revelation?

You don’t owe anyone a date, NTA

Don’t mess with a mama’s boy! NTA for rejecting him

Last Updated on June 20, 2023 by Diply Social Team