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Employee Shuts Down Dog-Friendly Fridays At His Workplace By Threatening To Quit His Job

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Dogs are fantastic animals that are not only adorable but also intelligent and kind, willing to assist their owners in any way. Due to these factors, it can be difficult to imagine that there are individuals who dislike dogs, but since everyone has different preferences, it’s crucial to respect those of others. All dog owners need to remember that not everyone feels comfortable with dogs because many individuals have had negative experiences with dangerous dogs, particularly when they were young. Even if the dog “doesn’t bite,” people who have experienced terrible situations with dogs, or any other pets for that matter, are likely to be cautious about becoming too comfortable with them.

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We don’t know if this Reddit member had a negative encounter with dogs, but he shared his experience online and described how he ended dog-friendly Fridays at his place of employment. OP works in an office with around 40 employees, and a few of them suggested to HR establishing “dog-friendly Fridays” where everyone may bring their cherished pets to the workplace. The OP admits to us that he dislikes dogs, but he says he avoids bringing up the subject in conversation with others since it could generate a disagreement. OP was worried that he did something terrible, so he shared the story on Reddit to see if he was the bad guy in this situation. Make sure you scroll down and read the full story, along with the comments left by other Redditors.

OP hates dogs, but it’s something that he doesn’t talk about to people whom he has to see frequently, like his coworkers.

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OP had to take action after learning via email that dog-friendly Fridays will now be observed every week going forward.

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He threatened to leave his job when HR informed him that the majority of his coworkers liked the concept.

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OP now asks the Reddit community, was the act AITA?

Now that you have read the story. it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say on this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article too.

And OP saved them from this disaster that was about to happen.

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There are always good options to treat the employees other than the one who don’t work well.

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It’s not about loving dogs but achieving a better workplace environment.

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Even dog lovers are agreeing to what OP did because the debate is different.

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Here’s an explanation by one of the Redditors why there should be no more ground for the dog people.

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Dog-friendly Fridays may sound like the ideal situation for dog lovers, but not everyone feels comfortable around dogs. As a result, HR overturned the decision the following day by making it a one-time affair. Do you share Reddit’s opinion that it wouldn’t be fair to OP and any other individuals who don’t want dogs at their workplace?

What are your thoughts on this story? What would you do if you were in this situation? You know that your feedback means a lot to us therefore we want you to share your thoughts in the comment section down below. For more such articles, keep visiting Defused.

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