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Reddit Post of Canadian Manager Urging Indian Employee to Take Leave Goes Viral

An unverified screenshot is driving a wider conversation on managers prioritizing employee well-being.

Overview

  • The Indian employee, who works remotely for a Canadian company, shared a chat in which his manager said "You look tired" and urged him to take a few days off, adding "Health comes first, bro."
  • The post was titled "Canadian work culture," and the employee noted that the team sometimes works late nights but that time off for health is respected or even promoted.
  • Reddit commenters widely praised the manager and contrasted the exchange with experiences in many Indian workplaces, with some describing local bosses as bullying or dismissive of leave.
  • Hindustan Times and Mint reported on the viral post while noting that it originated from user-generated content and has not been independently verified.
  • The conversation has become a touchpoint for cross-cultural comparisons in remote work and for how social media elevates personal anecdotes into broader debates about workplace norms.