Employees appreciation post for Indian manager with European mentality goes viral

A Reddit user recently shared an experience regarding a supportive interaction with his manager, highlighting a contrasting workplace environment. The post, titled “Indian manager with American/European mentality,” appeared on the r/IndianWorkplace subreddit. It included a screenshot of the exchange where the employee informed his manager about working from home due to neck issues.

Instead of demanding proof or assigning tasks, the manager expressed concern for the employee’s health, asking if someone could take him to the hospital. The conversation continued with the manager asking for updates on the employee’s condition, showing an empathetic approach uncommon in many Indian workplaces, according to the employee.

In his post, the employee noted that this supportive behavior was not isolated; he reported that his manager consistently encouraged him to rest and even suggested he take additional time off when unwell. He also mentioned having had a similarly understanding previous manager, expressing gratitude for experiencing this level of compassion in leadership.

Many comments on the post reflected a mix of admiration and envy from other users, illustrating varying workplace dynamics across sectors in India, where talks around employee well-being are increasingly relevant.