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AITA for not caring about one of my employees pregnancy. (lemmit.online)

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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/nunyabizz0000 on 2023-06-27 21:28:32+00:00.

So I had an employee come to me to let me know she was pregnant. My response, “okay”. She was taken back from my lack of interest and enthusiasm, and fellow employees also seemed bothered by my response.

So AITA bc I didn’t ask more questions, or congratulate the person on the pregnancy. I wasn’t rude, or mean… just very matter-the-fact.

EDIT: to clarify my management mindset… I care more about my people than the companies Bottomline. I believe work is not the most important thing in the world. I made and will make all the proper accommodations when the time comes. I aim to have the employees stress free and to spend the minimal time here while providing the maximum compensation.

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[–] Saraphim 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Ok, technically NTA. But-you’re in management. You should know that interpersonal relationships, common courtesy, and socially appropriate interaction are an important part of the environment you create for the entire office. As a manager, “ok” is the answer pertaining specifically to the job. But basic decent manners say you should have said “congratulations” at the very least.

It makes me wonder about what other basic courtesies you are neglecting to display to your employees if “congrats” is a stumper.