Outrageous ‘Karen’ Throws A Tantrum When Ignored During Vacation, Tries to Get Woman Fired

Using email for work can be a blessing and a curse. During her vacation, a Reddit user named InevitablePain21 shared a story on r/TrueOffMyChest.

Her team called in sick, leaving her as the sole contact for clients. Despite being away and it being the weekend, a Karen of a client bombarded her with demands, disregarding her vacation and the timing.

Read the full story below along with commentary from readers discussing the importance of bosses prioritizing employees over demanding clients.


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