Mumbai floods, the city doesn’t just drown in rainwater, it also floods the internet with viral stories. This time, it wasn’t a pothole or a rescue boat making headlines, but an office group chat that perfectly captured corporate defiance.
A Reddit user recently shared a screenshot from a workplace group where one employee, caught in traffic during a red alert, delivered a two-word reply that has since crowned her the internet’s new “corporate baddie.”
The employee messaged: “Hi all, stuck in traffic not able to reach the office.”
Her manager’s response was anything but sympathetic: “Let it be, late. But arrive..”
The employee’s curt but powerful comeback? Just two words: “Not possible.”
The Reddit post explained that while government offices were shut and many private companies had offered WFH during the downpour, this particular workplace had no such flexibility. The employee, an Assistant Manager, later explained her situation to her boss over a call—but her blunt message had already made its mark.
Internet Applause
Social media users quickly rallied behind her. Many praised her courage for putting safety above blind compliance, while others called her the “ultimate corporate rebel.” Several also pointed out how Indian managers often show a lack of empathy, irrespective of industry or city.
One commenter wrote: “This is exactly the kind of energy we need in toxic workplaces.” Another called her reply “the shortest resignation letter ever.”
Stories of Workplace Hypocrisy
The post also opened a floodgate of similar stories.
- One user recalled being stranded with a dead bike in heavy rain while his manager denied WFH. After sending video proof of flooded streets to HR and the CEO, he was reluctantly allowed to work remotely, only to face endless “discussion calls” that eventually pushed him to quit.
- Another shared the irony of his workplace: some employees braved the storm and reached office, while the manager scolded those who didn’t. The twist? The manager himself was working from home, while the road leading to the office was overflowing with gutters.