For many Gen Z workers, work-life balance isn’t just talk; it is a clear boundary. They are open about burnout, take mental health breaks, and do not hesitate to say “no” when needed.
Now, a WhatsApp chat between an employee and his manager is making waves for showing exactly that: how Gen Z stands firm against toxic work culture and unfair demands.
The Chat That Started It All
The post, shared on Reddit, shows a WhatsApp chat between an employee and his manager. It starts with the employee informing his boss, “Sir, nhai aa paunga fever badh gaya hai.” (Sir, I won’t be able to come. My fever has gone up.)
The manager replies, “Chlo doctor ke pas chlte hai.” (Let’s go to the doctor then.) To this, the employee calmly responds, “Need lagega to btaunga, abhi k liya paracetamol.” (I’ll go if needed. For now, I have taken paracetamol.)
But the conversation doesn’t stop there. The manager insists, “Sir, director sir ne kaha hai jo b bimar ho use doctor ki prescription lo.” (The director has said that anyone sick must get a doctor’s prescription.)
That’s when the employee hits back with a bold reply that is now being praised across social media. “Mai school student nahi hu sir, leave rahti hai, leave li maine, khud doctor hai wo, bolo mere naam ki prescription bana le. Nahi to prescription, aur leave application with parents signature nahi hai mera pass. Aur mai abhi rest kar raha hu, msg ya call ka reply nahi karunga.”
Internet Cheers For The Employee
The screenshot, shared with the caption “The only right way to respond!”, has been titled “Only Gen Z can fix the toxic Indian work culture.”
Since being posted on November 3, it has received over 5,000 upvotes and hundreds of comments.
A user wrote, “I love it. This is the way.”
Another said, “No company can force you to submit a doctor’s certificate on a one-day sick leave. For more than two days, maybe, but not for one.”
A person commented, “So that’s how you get more stress and take two days off instead. See, companies don’t care about you.”
An individual added, “This needs to be done. Kudos to the Gen Z guy.”
Summing up the sentiment, a user said, “Perfect. This is the first step. The next is making sure freshers stop accepting dogshit salaries and get paid a livable wage.”