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A Reddit user shared a post about their friend alleging that she was denied emergency leave while working as an unpaid intern.
The post included a screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation.
A disturbing incident has come to light where a boss’s decision to deny an unpaid intern’s request for emergency leave has sparked widespread outrage about workplace norms and the treatment of interns.
A Reddit user shared a post about their friend alleging that she was denied emergency leave while working as an unpaid intern at an organisation.
Viral Whatsapp Chat Between Intern And Her Boss
Titled “Boss won’t allow my friend to take emergency leave as an unpaid intern,” the post included a screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation between the intern and her boss. The caption read, “My friend is doing an unpaid internship, but her boss gives her unlimited responsibility. He expects seriousness from his interns even though he doesn’t treat them seriously.”
The first text in the screenshot, written by the intern, read, “Sir I’m really sorry for the short notice, I won’t be able to come in today. I have an emergency situation at home since my parents are really sick and on bedrest. So I need to stay back. I am really sorry for the sudden absence but it wont happen again. I’ll send you the morphed runway videos by today.”
Her boss replied, “When you are interning somewhere there is a responsibility too…3 days before a big event u gone missing…anyways ur choice…this shows seriousness towards ur work.”
The intern apologised again, writing, “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.”
Here’s How Fellow Redditors Reacted
The internet was quick to react to the post. One user wrote, “Whether you are an intern or an employee, it doesn’t matter. If you need leave for your 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.”
Another added, “If the place falls apart because of an intern taking a day off, they really shouldn’t be keeping interns!”
A third commented, “Stop doing unpaid internships. It is a reflection of their work culture. A lot of companies simply hire interns to replace their full time employees.”
“Tell your friend to respond with “You’re right. Prioritizing my parents’ health over an unpaid internship exposes my shocking lack of commitment. Next time, I’ll remind them to get sick on a weekend or during a major holiday,” remarked a user.
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