‘Have To Live With This’: Delhi Woman Requests WFH Over Headache Due To Pollution, Gets THIS In Response…

The debate of ‘normalised workplace toxicity’ in India-- mixed with Delhi’s air pollution-- is back in the headlines, after a rather questionable incident happened with a Delhi woman, which later went viral on social media. Taking to Reddit, she recalled how her boss outright rejected her Work From Home request- despite her mentioning her ‘severe headache’ that was allegedly triggered due to Delhi’s air pollution. In her post, the employee detailed her struggle with severe headaches. She explained that despite her deteriorating health, she continued to fulfil her work commitments, often staying late to complete projects. However, when she requested to work from home for a single day to manage her health, her supervisor dismissed her concerns,

stating that "everyone is suffering from pollution" and that it was difficult to allow Work From Home as other employees were still coming to the office.The employee shared screenshots of her conversation with her boss, revealing a lack of empathy towards her situation. She highlighted ongoing requests for air purifiers that management had ignored, even as the pollution crisis worsened. "We’ve been asking for air purifiers for over a week, and management has refused, citing vague reasons," she stated.Times Now could not confirm the details and the authenticity of the post. Check out the viral post: “Denied WFH despite health issues from Delhi pollution and asked to ‘take Leave and complete work’,” the post read. “I’m (25F) in Delhi and like many others here, I’ve been struggling with severe headache for the past two days likely due to the AQI crisis. Despite this, I’ve been reporting to office regularly. In fact, I stayed back till 8:45 PM yesterday, well beyond my work hours, purely due to project commitments, all while managing my health. Today, I finally requested for Work From Home for just one day -not leave- simply to avoid making things worse and still continue working. My senior replied that “everyone is suffering from pollution” and WFH is “difficult to allow” since others are coming in,” the post read. “Mind you, we’ve been asking for air purifiers for over a week and management has refused, citing vague reasons. Now when the same pollution is affecting our health, they won’t allow even a single day of WFH. And then casually suggest: “take a day off and still work” which is just absurd. It’s beyond me how basic health concerns are being brushed aside like this. Is it too much to expect empathy when you’re literally offering to work through sickness, just from a safer environment?” the post concluded. The post was shared on Reddit, by the handle ‘Dazzling_Delivery_96’. The post was shared a day ago and pulled many views from people.

ALSO READ: Even ‘Amitabh Bachchan’ Could Not! Losses By Over 98,000 Votes In Bihar Elections | VIRAL Social Media ReactionsThe post quickly garnered attention on social media, prompting a wave of support for the employee and criticism of the corporate environment. Users expressed outrage at the supervisor's lack of understanding and suggested that the employee prioritise her health over workplace demands. Many highlighted the broader issue of workplace culture in India, where employee well-being is often overlooked in favour of productivity.One user commented, “Hideous that he pulled the ‘I have headaches too!!! How dare you rest and take care of yourself when I don’t do that!” “I am just curious how much do you guys earn to put up with all this .. I have seen so many posts... Switching should be done now,” added another. ALSO READ: ‘Kya Dikha Rahe Ho?’ Delhi Uber Driver Confronts Man Over Flashing Pistol! Here’s What Happened Next…Broader ImplicationsThe incident underscores a growing concern regarding the impact of Delhi pollution on residents' health and the urgent need for companies to adopt more supportive work policies. As air quality continues to decline, employees face increasing health challenges, yet many companies remain unresponsive to these needs.This situation has sparked a larger conversation about corporate responsibility and the necessity for workplaces to prioritise employee well-being in the face of environmental challenges.