Manager Forced Sick Employee To Come To Work, Regrets It When They Throw Up On Him

Working while sick can be a truly dreadful experience, and it becomes even worse when you’re in the food service industry. Dealing with bosses who refuse to believe that you’re genuinely ill only adds to the misery. You would expect managers in restaurants and catering companies to take employee illness seriously, but unfortunately, incompetence often reigns. In a Reddit post, a waiter shared their story of malicious compliance after being instructed to come to work despite being unwell. With no alternative, they reluctantly showed up for their shift, but quickly turned the tables on their manager, making them regret their decision.

The story highlights a common problem faced by employees in the food service industry: the lack of consideration for their well-being when they’re sick. It’s disheartening when managers prioritize the operation of the business over the health and welfare of their staff. Instances of malicious compliance often arise as a way for employees to assert themselves and seek a form of justice when they feel their concerns are being disregarded. These actions can serve as a means of making managers realize the consequences of their decisions and hopefully prompt them to prioritize the health and safety of their employees in the future.

Addressing the issue of working while sick and promoting a supportive work environment should be a priority for employers. By fostering a culture that values employee well-being and provides appropriate support during illness, businesses can create a more positive and caring workplace for everyone involved. Scroll down below to read the full story in OP’s own words.

OP worked as waiter. Working as a waiter means that you are called a liar whenever you tell them you are sick.

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One night OP was sick and kept things up, the next day when he called in sick the manager started to bash him.

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OP’s boss threatens him that he will lose his job so he needs to come therefore he went. He then calls him in his office when OP does not remain in the front as he had to use the toilet.

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When the boss starts snubbing OP, OP gets nauseous and throws up on the boss, goes home later.

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Now that you have read the story. it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say on this. We can really see that the boss was being ill-mannered and non-empathetic. He really got what he deserve. While OP was in the right here. 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.

Salmonella makes you sick really bad.

Experience from another Redditor.

The manager needs to do some homework.

It’s a health violation too.

Why is it about the chicken?

Zero sick time allowed by most restaurants is really bad.

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