Employee survives serious car accident but boss wants him at work. Netizens urge: Save the screenshot
viral post on X has sparked outrage after revealing a manager’s heartless response to an employee who survived a serious car accident. The post, shared by user @kirawontmiss, includes a screenshot of their text conversation. Instead of offering concern or checking on the employee’s well-being, the manager’s message focused solely on the employee’s return to work. Some users urged the employee to quit immediately and use the screenshot as evidence in future job interviews if asked why they left.
The screenshot begins with the employee sharing a photo of their car, which was severely damaged in the crash, clearly indicating the seriousness of the accident. Rather than expressing sympathy, the manager’s reply asks the employee to “keep me updated on what time you’re expecting to be here.” This dismissive response was followed by another message a day later when the employee did not respond promptly. In it, the manager states that only a death in the family would be considered a valid excuse for missing work, implying the accident was not reason enough to stay away.
The cold response struck a nerve with users across X, where the post has amassed nearly 12 million views. Many expressed shock at the lack of empathy displayed by the manager. Some users shared personal experiences with toxic work environments, highlighting the prevalence of managers disregarding employees' health or well-being.
One user recalled their manager not believing they had COVID-19, despite testing positive. Another compared their experience
