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Manager Compares Period Cramps to Headache
25 Nov
Summary
- Woman denied remote work for severe menstrual cramps.
- Manager compared her pain to a simple headache.
- Reddit users criticized the manager's lack of empathy.
A recent Reddit post has ignited conversations about workplace empathy after a woman shared her manager's response to her request to work from home due to severe menstrual cramps. She explained that despite excruciating pain, her manager refused, citing an urgent plant visit.
After struggling to come into the office, the woman found the visit postponed. When she explained that travelling again would be difficult due to her continued pain, her manager reportedly compared her cramps to his own simple headache, a remark that shocked her. This comparison has drawn significant backlash online.
Reddit users expressed anger and shared similar experiences, with many calling the manager's comment unacceptable and lacking basic understanding. Suggestions ranged from reporting the incident to HR to simply ignoring insensitive colleagues, underscoring the prevalent issue of inadequate support for employees experiencing health-related challenges.
