Toxic job viral post: An employee at a mental health NGO in Mumbai was denied leave due to period pain. As soon as the post went viral on Reddit, people called it the biggest paradox.

Period Pain Viral Reddit Post​: A female employee working at a mental health NGO in Mumbai shared a post on Reddit, describing the alleged insensitivity she faced. The woman explained that she had severe period pain and had requested leave from a one-hour workshop scheduled for Sunday. She wanted another colleague to handle the session in her place so she could rest.

Why did the director's answer become a cause of controversy?

According to the woman, instead of expressing any sympathy for her condition, the NGO's director responded that canceling workshops every week tarnished the organization's image. The employee said she was neither asked about her well-being nor acknowledged for her recent work. This attitude was all the more shocking given that the organization works in the field of suicide prevention and mental health.

What other revelations did the employee make in his post?

In a Reddit post, the woman wrote that the NGO holds online workshops every Sunday, while official working days are Monday through Friday. Furthermore, a two-day training program was recently held at the college, which she had to attend despite severe pain. She explained that she fulfilled all responsibilities, but when she asked for help with a one-hour workshop, she received a harsh response.

In the comments section, the employee clarified that they had never previously canceled a workshop. They explained that the previous two workshops were postponed due to other partner NGOs, and once the team was busy at a conference. Despite this, they found the director's claim that workshops are frequently cancelled completely false.

How did social media react to this matter?

The post quickly went viral, and people called it the ultimate paradox. Many users wrote that mental health organizations have the worst work-life balance. One user wrote that they, too, had worked at a mental health startup, where they had to create positive affirmation modules during panic attacks. Another said that the development sector is extremely toxic, and there are very few NGOs that offer balance.

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