The Economic Times

Employee asked for sick leave. Managers cryptic reply goes viral; netizens react: Seems like a veiled threat

An intern's request for sick leave was met with a concerning message from his manager, implying his performance would be scrutinized. This response, coupled with prior instances of dismissive behavior, left the intern questioning the manager's intentions and feeling intimidated. Online discussions validated his concerns, suggesting the manager's actions were passive-aggressive and an abuse of authority.