An Indian employee shared on Reddit how their company asked them to choose between attending a brother's wedding in America or quitting their job. This surprising post revealed they're much more than just an employee—they're a storyteller challenging conventional corporate norms.
After four dedicated years of overtime, training newcomers, and working through tight budgets, the employee faced the ultimate test of loyalty during a major family event—and the company, it seemed, failed that test. This narrative is sparking widespread debate: Is a job truly more important than life?
Post by a Female Employee Goes Viral
The post caption on Reddit reads, "Am I wrong? Between a brother's wedding and a job—a crossroads and my decision." Hello friends, seeking your opinions. I've been a dedicated worker at my company for the past four years. I’ve consistently prioritized company needs, trained newbies, and gone well beyond my duties. Recently, my real brother's wedding was finalized—a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. I informed the company three weeks in advance that I required a 15-day leave for the U.S. trip.
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Supporting the Company Through Tough Times
The woman continued, expressing unexpected disappointment when the company took a tough stance, leaving her with an ultimatum: skip the wedding or resign. Attempts to negotiate shorter leave were futile. Most distressing is that after compromising consistently over four years, including stepping in during manpower shortages without additional pay, the company's empathy was negligible.
Interestingly, nearly all colleagues, including former bosses, agree the company erred and are rallying behind her. Ultimately, I've decided to resign, despite not having another job lined up. Fortunately, I don’t have major financial obligations (rent or food). Yet, I still wonder—did I make the right choice? Was choosing family and parting ways with a company that wasn’t there in my time of need the proper decision?
Post Gains Traction on Social Media
This post went viral on Reddit, attracting sympathy for the employee and criticism for the company's inflexibility. One user shared, "My mentor always advised prioritizing personal life and adapting your job accordingly, not the other way around." Another echoed, "I didn’t read the full post, just the title was enough. You made the right decision." And another added a valuable life lesson: "If you agree too easily once, the company will always consider you weak."
