Boss denies unpaid intern a day of emergency leave. Viral post angers Internet
In the screenshot of the conversation between the intern and her boss, the intern wrote: "Sir, I'm really sorry for the short notice. I won't be able to come in today. There's an emergency at home - both my parents are very sick and on bed rest, so I need to stay back. I sincerely apologise for the sudden absence, but it won't happen again. I'll send you the morphed runway videos by today."The boss responded: "When you're interning somewhere, there is a responsibility too. Three days before a big event, you've gone missing. Anyway, your choice this shows your seriousness towards work."The intern replied again: "I'm really sorry, sir. I would have come if it weren't such a serious situation. I truly apologise for the absence. I know this week is important for the event. I'll be there tomorrow, right on time. I'm really sorry, sir."Take a look at the post here:Social media users were quick to react to the post. "Whether you are an intern or an employee, it doesn't matter. If you need a leave for family, take it without guilt and without being sorry. Work won't stop, but you will end up losing time with your family. If your company lacks contingency measures in such emergencies, it's their fault, not yours," one user commented.Another user added, "Stop doing unpaid internships. It reflects their work culture. A lot of companies simply hire interns to replace full-time employees.""Dude, your friend's been so respectful to this passive-aggressive guy. Usually, when someone questions your seriousness or ethics, respond with a clarification or ask what exactly they mean. He'll realise he can't lose-talk. That message was meant to guilt-trip him," a user commented.The post led to an online discussion about work culture, unpaid internships, and the importance of empathy in the workplace.- Ends
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