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Worker Goes Viral Over Boss’s Response to Wife in ICU: ‘Be Very Careful’

Worker Goes Viral Over Boss’s Response to Wife in ICU: ‘Be Very Careful’

Summary

A worker went viral for sharing an online post about managing rigorous work hours while their wife was in intensive care. The worker described how their boss reacted by prioritizing business needs over personal family emergencies. The post sparked widespread discussion about sharing personal information at work and the implications of employer-funded health insurance.

Key Facts

  • A worker managed work deadlines and went viral for their post while their wife was in the ICU for 12 days.
  • The worker shared with their workplace the challenges they were facing but continued to meet work responsibilities.
  • The worker's boss reminded them of business needs, despite knowing about the personal crisis.
  • A different company member suggested the worker should prioritize being with their wife in the hospital.
  • The viral post warned about being cautious with sharing personal details at work.
  • Comments on the post noted the risks of employer-funded health insurance revealing costly health conditions.
  • It was discussed how employers might infer which employee is costly for health insurance, potentially leading to job cuts.

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