A 25-year-old employee is calling out poor management after being written up for not showing up to work — on a day he had already been granted time off.
The employee, who rarely takes time off, had requested a long weekend months in advance to recover from burnout. His paid time off (PTO) was approved without issue, and he looked forward to a few much-needed days to recharge.
But when his time off finally arrived, he was stunned to learn that his supervisor had forgotten about the approved absence — and penalized him for not being at work.
Even after the employee reminded her of the previously approved PTO, the supervisor refused to take responsibility for the mix-up and issued a formal write-up.
The situation quickly went viral online, as the employee shared his frustration and received overwhelming support from others dealing with similar workplace issues.
One user summed it up best:
“It’s not your job to make sure your supervisor remembers your schedule. That’s literally their responsibility.”
Others chimed in with advice, encouragement, and disbelief that a manager could be so careless — and then blame the employee for it.
An update from the employee revealed he had escalated the issue to HR and is now reconsidering his future with the company:
“If I can’t even take a pre-approved day off without being punished for it, what’s the point of working hard here?”
The story struck a chord with many workers who are tired of bearing the consequences of their managers’ mistakes — and it’s a reminder of the importance of documenting everything and standing up for your rights at work.
