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Manager's heartless response to grieving employee sparks outrage
3 Jul
Summary
- Employee requested leave to care for critically ill grandmother.
- Manager's dismissive response questioned the sudden leave request.
- Grandmother passed away shortly after the incident.
A recent social media post detailing an employee's request for bereavement leave has ignited a significant online discussion. The employee, Kavi Krishnan, sought three days off to attend to his grandmother, who was in critical condition. His manager's response, captured in a screenshot and shared online, was dismissive, questioning the employee by stating, "Suddenly u asking?"
Tragically, the grandmother passed away shortly after this interaction. This insensitive managerial response has drawn widespread sympathy for the employee and sharp criticism directed at the manager. Social media users have condemned the lack of empathy, with many sharing similar experiences in Indian corporate environments, highlighting an outdated mindset among some managers.
