George Stern
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Wednesday 04 November 2026 19:28:46 GMT
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Laurennn :
My FIL took his own life last week - it was my first day back at work after being off for 3 weeks having surgery. I was hysterical and my manager grabbed my stuff and drove me home and told me not to worry about work and she’d check in on me later
2026-11-04 19:40:42
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Lightning McQueen :
That boss was really freaking out over a 4 hour shift?
2026-11-04 20:10:06
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Lulusmom67 :
I actually did respond to a similar message from a boss when I was a teenager and I said I’m so sorry that my grandmother could not have planned her death to be more convenient for you and your schedule. My second text message said I quit.
2026-11-04 20:23:10
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Mar :
when my family dog died, my boss told me to go home and be with my family. she's also a huge dog person, so she was practically crying with me.
2026-11-04 19:45:55
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Grambo :
When my husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor and we were in ICU, my manager told me to take all the time I needed. I was worried I would run out of PTO but he said he would handle it. When I got back to work a few weeks later, they arranged a spa day for me to relax and take care of myself. I will never forget how well I was treated.
2026-11-04 20:11:20
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When my grandmother died, I immediately hopped in the car and went for a drive (grief is weird yall idk it’s what I had to do) was by my work, so I thought “wow let me stop in and let them know” I walked in and immediately was told to leave because my mom had already told them (she used to stop there all the time for coffee) and my shifts for the week were covered already.. like sir.. I just found out, how tf did you do that?!🤣
2026-11-04 21:58:15
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st1ch35 :
the owner of the company I work for organized a 50/50 raffle for our Xmas party with the proceeds going to one of the guys who's son was in the hospital, he then matched the final donation number
2026-11-04 19:46:55
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Sojourn.ey :
When my dad died I called to tell my client and they said the same thing “really bad timing” not my client anymore
2026-11-04 19:46:03
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merrrgle :
it's SO FREAKING EASY to do the right thing!
2026-11-04 19:35:41
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𝖀𝖓𝖉𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖑𝖎𝖟 🕸️ :
i had a bit of a mental health crisis and just needed one day. i called in sick, didnt tell my co-workers why. a couple of hours later my boss called and asked what was going on. I told her everything and that I just needed one day to gather myself. she said "I know youre working tomorrow. if you want, you can stay home tomorrow as well". I almost cried due to that 😭
2026-11-05 10:51:23
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blinto34 :
freaking out about a 4 hour shift is wild 😭😭
2026-11-05 00:18:58
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Summers Sundries :
It's not hard as a boss, honestly. My employee told me their mother died. My response? "Oh my God, I'm so sorry for your loss! Please don't hesitate to tell me any time or support you need!" It is NOT hard to be kind.
2026-11-04 22:20:46
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Pogg :
I think the boss in the second example asking like "hey I know it's a difficult time but do you think you'll be back Monday? If not that's fine just So I can look for shift coverage" and that would be completely fine.
2026-11-08 09:06:55
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Anna :
I know this has no relevance to this video and a bit self-centred but I had my baby on August 31st, 2024 at 9:12pm…. Super weird that it is the exact time of the first text 😂😂
2026-11-06 00:06:41
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Miguel 🇨🇦🇵🇹 :
“Hey don’t worry about work, we can cover things. Let me know if you or your family need anything… all of us here are thinking about you.”
2026-11-08 02:48:53
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erin_dood :
My childhood best friend died and I was working at a restaurant and I let my boss know that in two days I had to fly back across the country to help with the funeral because I knew their family wasn’t gonna be able to handle all of it on their own and I just had to be there. My boss was an amazing and said don’t worry about tomorrow. We’ll have it figured out. I told her I think I need to work and keep myself distracted. Can I just be in the back doing dishes and she said yes if that’s what I really wanted showed up to work and just was in the back crying doing dishes she came back gave me a huge hug. Told me not to worry about it. I be paid for the full shift and to go home. A few years later, working somewhere else my childhood best friend was murdered. The three of us had been inseparable. The one who had previously passed and then my fiancé died eight days later I had started the job two weeks before both of these things happened told them I understood if they needed to replace me because I just didn’t physically know and I’d be able to be back to work. Thank you. Gave me two months paidl leave, said that I wouldn’t have to worry about trying to find a job in the mix of all of that and tolerated when I could get health insurance so that my mental health is taking care of. Also, sorry I don’t know how clear this whole thing came out because I’m using talk text lol walking an animal leash.
2026-11-08 05:21:31
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jess.ica_reads🇨🇦 :
I’ve had that happen, I did ask if they needed the other shifts covered it wasn’t an issue. I try to ease the worry over missed shifts. It was something like “I am so sorry to hear, let me know if you need your other shifts taken care of. Be there for your family” it really isn’t that hard
2026-11-08 13:53:18
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Myranda N. :
My uncle passed last spring. I was texting my cousin and she apologized for the bad timing and I literally said that there isn’t a good time for a loved one to pass.
2026-11-07 14:08:39
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Gar_Eval :
When my mom died on a Sunday I was worried because our companies bereavement policy was 1 day and I didn’t have any pto. My boss said she’d handle it, not to worry, and not to come back until next Monday. My regional manager covered my shifts
2026-11-04 21:58:30
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Pea 🫛 :
my boss & I last week. Easy peasy.
2026-11-04 22:32:33
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La Mused 🧿 :
Your eyes are DEADLY. Fear not I'm Gay.
2026-11-04 19:58:33
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chenmeister64 :
Years ago now, I was working retail when a friend of mine had an emergency and needed help and support. I told my manager at my retail job and she immediately told me to take the next few days off to support my friend and that she’d find coverage. I’d have gone to the ends of the earth for her because she always made sure to support us.
2026-11-04 19:38:10
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The M.y.K. :
Lost my best friend and roommate 3 years ago. Went to my work for comfort since my family was 2 hours away and she was my only friend outside of work who lived near. Broke down while I was there and said I'm not gonna be able to come in tomorrow. The MOD told me don't worry about it. I had to go there the next day because my friend's cat ran out of food. They didn't side eye me or anything. I told the the ones who didn't know what happened, broke down again, and got hugs and condolences. When I was checking out they handed me a bag with 3 boxes of donuts. The support I felt back then and still feel to this day for other reasons is something I've rarely felt with a job.
2026-11-04 20:34:45
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Felice Silva :
when my gma passed my manager at the time was like the 2nd boss I ended up taking a full week off and she approved the full week for bereavement, policy was 3 days
2026-11-04 20:06:14
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MamaS541 :
My tail of 2 bosses: Midwife calls - I'm loosing my baby. My boss crouches by my desk comforts me and offers to drive me home. Mind you I live an hour away. He then took me off shift with no end date, come back when you feel well physically and emotionally. Last year my son was going through mental health issues. I came in for my shift but told my boss what was going on and that I would need to leave early to get him to his mental health appointment. She tells me no and that my work there comes before my kids who I am a single mother of. I quit on the spot!
2026-11-05 00:15:14
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