Told to “Put Her in a Shelter Home”: Bank Employee Quits After Leave Denied During Mother’s Medical Emergency
Told to “Put Her in a Shelter Home”: Bank Employee Quits After Leave Denied During Mother’s Medical Emergency
Online discussions around workplace sensitivity have picked up momentum after a troubling account from a Reddit user highlighted how a private bank employee was allegedly treated during a family medical crisis. The story has sparked strong reactions, with many questioning how organisations handle personal emergencies involving their employees.
Sharing the incident on the r/IndianWorkplace subreddit, user Mr_Moulick explained that the woman requested a few days of leave when her mother’s condition turned critical after being given the wrong medication. Instead of receiving support, the response she claims to have received from her manager shocked many readers.
According to the post, the manager told her to “put her in a medical or shelter home and come to the office” if her mother was not recovering. The statement, shared verbatim in the post, left little room for compassion and reportedly reduced the situation to a blunt choice.
“That was it. She was left with two choices – work as usual or stay with her mother,” Mr_Moulick wrote. He added that the woman chose to be with her mother, and “soon after that, she had to resign.” The post also mentioned that “she had worked there for years,” making the outcome even more painful.
Expressing his own confusion and frustration, the Reddit user wrote, “I’m posting this here because I honestly don’t know what the ‘right’ response is anymore in such workplaces.” He concluded the post by asking readers directly, “What would you have done?”
The post quickly gained traction, crossing 700 upvotes and opening up a wider debate about employee rights and workplace ethics.
Commenters did not hold back in their responses. One user advised, “Ask the manager to give this suggestion in writing, and watch his tone change and ego crumble.” Another reacted emotionally, writing, “Damn, I empathise with her and the feelings that she had to go through. There should be some legal way to get back at this crude kind of exploitation.” A third questioned the outcome, asking, “This is really unfortunate. Why did she have to resign though instead of just letting them fire her?”
As more users joined the discussion, many pointed out that no employee should ever be forced to choose between their livelihood and caring for a critically ill parent. The story has since become a reference point in ongoing conversations about humane leadership, flexible leave policies, and basic empathy at work.
Disclaimer: The incident described above is based on a Reddit post and reflects the experiences shared by the user. The details have not been independently verified by our portal.
