‘She deserves that', say RTE Fair City viewers as Melanie's patience wears thin with Joan causing her to lash out
RTE Fair City viewers were all left saying the same thing after Melanie's patience with Joan wore thin after being picked up on a small mistake.
On tonight's episode, Babs went viral after an unfortunate incident that later caused her to rethink her career.
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Melanie reached the end of her patience with Joan after being overworked
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Joan was shocked when Melanie finally snapped at her
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Ruby and Mondo met with Renee, who overwhelmed them with questions about the upcoming Lidl launch.
They found some comfort knowing Renee would soon be too occupied on the shop floor to continue bothering them.
And when Ray reminded Mondo of their holiday to the Isle of Man, Mondo worried he might have to cancel due to the intense workload of the Lidl launch.
Meanwhile, Melanie struggled at work as Joan became more demanding, leaving her feeling overwhelmed.
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Upon seeing her being overworked, Gareth suggested Melanie should improve her work-life balance.
After being scolded for a small mistake Melanie snapped at Joan.
Joan sent her home and later removed Melanie from a significant case despite her attempted apologies.
After Melanie snapped at Joan, RTE viewers rushed to social media to share their reactions.
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One viewer said: "Well said Melanie. She deserves that."
Sinead wrote: "Joan's going on the warpath."
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Ciara joked: "Joan could do with a trip to St Catherine's."
Another viewer added: "Joan will report Melanie over her results."
Meanwhile, Babs had a breakfast roll thrown at her head after clamping someone's van.
After the incident, Sharon urged Babs to report it, but she brushed it off, saying she was used to abuse in her job.
CAREER CARNAGE
Later, Liam encouraged Babs to consider a new career that aligned closer with her passions, which led her to tell Victor she might quit, to which he reacted coldly.
Ruby stunned both Babs and Victor when she revealed that a video of the incident had gone viral online.
Separately, James was unhappy with Holly and Milo's presence at the house while he attempted to sow discord between Holly and Emma by telling Holly that Emma secretly did not want her and Milo staying.
And finally, Holly asked Emma would she be available to mind Milo on Wednesdays and Emma agreed as James insisted that she is being played by Holly.
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