Employee requests leave after grandfather’s death, manager’s shocking reply goes viral

Published on: Nov 16, 2025 11:35 am IST A manager’s reply to a leave request after grandfather’s death sparks outrage. Asking for a day off after losing a loved one seems normal. But for an employee at an Indian agency, it turned into a stressful experience. A Reddit post has revealed a manager’s reply that left many people shocked. The employee shared a screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation on Reddit.(Pexels/Representational Image) “Do you have to sell your soul to be an Indian manager?” the caption of the post reads. The employee shared a screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation on Reddit. The message read: “Morning, sir, my nana passed away last night, won’t be able to come to office today.” The manager’s reply shocked the internet, highlighting how some workplaces expect employees to stay constantly available, even during personal emergencies. “So sorry to hear that. Take the day off. But we are onboarding a couple of clients today. Can you stay on the induction call? Be active on WhatsApp as well and pitch in with the designers whenever needed?” Also Read: Employee leaves job after HOD labels him in a ‘honeymoon period’ despite carrying the full workload Employee criticises harsh manager:
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