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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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You’re not an asshole per se, because you are treating this news as a professional, future knowledge of her going to need time off. She was telling you this information not from a professional angle, but from a colleague angle of a more personal angle to be excited with her. She thinks of you as a friend and coworker, you think of her as a business associate.
Not the asshole. But you could use more tact. Don’t be fake that’s not what I’m saying. But more than such a short response. I wouldn’t even say congrats! Because for some it might be a horrible situation, and want abortion. I would say.
Alright that’s a major thing in your life, Ill provide support as much as I practically can, and make all work place accommodations I also possibly can for you. Let me know if you need anything. Thanks for communicating this to me.
That is professional but also human and recognizing the seriousness of it, without also being fake excited for you. I’ve been through this exact thing.
