'Only Death Is an Excuse For Being Late': 'Heartless' Boss to Employee After Car Crash

A manager's insensitive response to an employee's car accident has ignited outrage on social media. A viral post shared screenshots of a conversation between the employee, who had survived the accident, and their manager. Instead of expressing concern for the employee's well-being, the manager simply inquired about their expected arrival time at work, stating, "Keep me updated on what time you're expecting to be here."

The screenshots reveal the employee sending a photo of their severely damaged car, followed by the manager's cold reply. Despite the employee's absence due to the accident, the manager insisted that any absence other than a death in the family is considered unexcused. "It's understandable why you would be late, but regardless, anything that prevents you from being at the workplace other than a death in the family is unexcused at any company," the manager wrote.

Check Out the Viral Post

This incident has shed light on the toxic work environment created by inconsiderate managers, raising concerns about the detrimental impact on employees' mental health. The post has attracted over 18 million impressions on X, accumulating more than 150,000 likes.

Users Reaction to the Post

Users have expressed their dismay at the manager's lack of empathy. One user commented, “Managers like this scare me, like is your life that miserable?!” Another chimed in, “I would show up at their house early the next morning and slash all 4 tires on their car and then ask why they are late when they eventually turn up in a taxi.” A third user noted, “'Unexcused at any company' meanwhile my boss let me go back home on work hours to adopt a cat we found.”

The incident underscores the pressing need for compassionate leadership in the workplace, emphasizing how essential it is for managers to prioritize their employees' well-being.