Reddit post exposing a manager’s insensitive response to an employee’s health issue sparks debate on toxic work culture in India.

A Reddit post titled “What should I do with this kind of Manager?” has drawn widespread attention for exposing a troubling instance of toxic management in the Indian corporate sector. The post details an exchange between a Bengaluru-based bank employee and his branch manager after the employee requested medical leave due to severe health discomfort.

According to the employee, he was suffering from an ailment—reportedly haemorrhoids or fissures—that made it difficult for him to sit or stand for long periods. He submitted his doctor’s prescription and requested a short medical leave. In his message, he explained, “I am unable to sit or stand for a long time…

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