An Indian IT professional encountered insensitivity at work following his father's death. His request to work from home was denied while he was grieving. He had already taken five days of leave and a week of remote work during his father's hospitalization. After completing the final rituals, he sought an additional month of work-from-home to support his mother, but his request was dismissed by his client manager. The lack of support from his own manager exacerbated his feelings of isolation during this difficult time.
"WFH request denied for my father's demise," he wrote, explaining that he had taken five days of leave and one week of remote work while his father was hospitalised.
The employee sought an additional month of WFH to support his mother, who is alone in their hometown. However, his client manager dismissed the request, responding with a curt, 'finish the rituals and please plan to proceed ahead.'
Compounding the issue, his own manager offered no assistance, leaving him feeling abandoned during a deeply personal crisis.
One commenter offered solidarity, stating, 'Take the f**king holiday, whatever number of days you require. Please know that we are here to help.'
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