In a funny incident that’s making waves on social media, an employee surprised his boss with a smart reply after being pressed to come to the office during heavy rain. This situation has got many people talking online, with many praising the employee for being logical and brave.
The story was shared on Reddit by a user named @ElectronicStrategy43, who explained how one of his colleagues, a junior associate, asked to work from home because of the bad weather in Delhi-NCR. The employee was having trouble getting a cab and asked the manager for permission to work remotely.
But the manager said no and insisted that the employee must come to the office “by any means necessary.” After a long argument, the manager suggested that the employee should increase the fare on ride-hailing apps like Rapido or InDrive to get a ride.
That’s when the employee said something that left the manager speechless. He told his manager, “I calculated the fare and my salary for the day, and the fare is more than my salary. So, I am not coming.”
The Reddit post added, “LOL, my colleague gave a funny reply to my manager.” It also mentioned that the manager had no response and finally told the employee to come in the next day because a meeting was set.
Netizens React: “Toxic manager spotted”
The post has gotten over 700 likes, with many people supporting the employee’s smart and calm response. Several users shared their own funny work stories, especially about facing unrealistic demands from bosses.
One commenter said, “Even though I’m a manager myself, I love this colleague! Both sides need to set the right expectations.” Another pointed out, “The colleague didn’t say anything wrong logically.” A user simply called the manager “toxic.”
One user added, “Once when I was on sick leave, my manager asked me why I was sick. I had no answer!” Many found humor in the employee’s smart reasoning. Another user said, “That’s hilarious! The math of ‘fare > salary’ is a strong point. I wish I could see the manager’s face when he heard it!”
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