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Woman Shares Sick Leave Response From Boss, but There’s Just One Problem

Woman Shares Sick Leave Response From Boss, but There’s Just One Problem

Summary

A woman in the Philippines shared a message her American boss sent her when she called in sick, which allowed her to rest and make up lost work hours later. The post sparked diverse reactions on social media, highlighting differences in workplace culture between countries regarding sick leave. Many Europeans found it surprising that making up hours was suggested, while some Americans found it reasonable.

Key Facts

  • Ley Sabandal from the Philippines posted a screenshot of her boss's supportive response to her sick leave request.
  • The response allowed her to rest and offered flexibility to make up missed hours during the month.
  • The post went viral and received over 16,000 likes and 1,200 comments on Threads.
  • Sabandal intended to highlight her positive experience with her boss's flexibility and understanding.
  • Reactions to the post varied, with some Europeans finding the make-up hours concept strange.
  • In contrast, several Americans found the boss's response typical of U.S. workplace practices.
  • Sabandal clarified that the suggestion to make up hours was her own, not her boss's.
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