Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis so that you can seek medical attention immediately if you or someone you are with experiences it. A netizen recently asked, Am I a jerk for sending my coworker into anaphylactic shock? Here’s the full story for you to decide.
Backstory
Image Credits: Deposit Photos
OP is at a loss here guys. Realistically, he knows he’s in the clear. Legally, he’s in the clear. But he’s being vilified by his coworkers, and he’s genuinely considering quitting his job because of this mess.
A Bit About OP’s Job
Image Credits: AS photo family, Shutterstock
So OP works a pretty standard day job, and at night he helps his friend at her restaurant, which serves an assortment of Thai cuisine.
What Does OP Say
Image Credits: Deposit Photos
OP says, “TBH I’m insanely picky, but I fell in love with this peanut sauce the main chef makes, and he showed me how to make it, so about once a week, I take it on either noodle or stir fry to my day job for lunch. People know this and a handful have tried it. It smells nutty, it tastes nutty. It’s white girl pad Thai, basically.”
The Mysterious Theft
Image Credits: Deposit Photos.
Lately, OP’s lunches have been disappearing, or he’d open his lunchbox to find half of his food missing. He has tried addressing it, but nothing has been changing, and OP was pretty sure it was one of the new hires that were doing it but had no proof. Until now.
What Happened On Thursday?
Image Credits: Deposit Photos
Thursday, OP took his noodles, and his entire Tupperware was missing, which hasn’t happened before. OP was frustrated, but what can he do? A coworker shared her pizza with OP and that was that, until today.
OP’s Boss’s Accusation Of Him
Image Credits: Deposit Photos.
OP’s boss confronted him and accused him of poisoning his noodles because his daughter (one of the new girls) “borrowed” his lunch and had to be hospitalized. Turns out, she’s severely allergic to nuts, ate some and boom. Anaphylaxis.
She used an epi-pen, had to be hospitalized and now her dad is trying to hold OP accountable for her bills and condition, but he doesn’t see it.
What Does OP Say
Image Credits: Deposit Photos
OP says, “Why should I pay? I don’t mark my food as an allergen because I’m not allergic to it, she was just dumb enough to steal from me and eat something she can’t have.”
Now, What?
Image Credits: Roman Samborskyi, Shutterstock
But OP’s boss is being hateful, and some of his older coworkers are icing him out because he warned his boss he’d report any harassment to HR if he tried anything funny.
“Brown nosers, I guess. My friend is aware and offered me a full-time job, but I just can’t help but feel it’s unfair. At the same time, I could have killed his daughter tho… So, Am I a jerk?” Asks OP.
You’re NOT The Jerk
Image Credits: Deposit Photos
“Not the jerk. Go to HR immediately and make them aware of what is going on. You did absolutely nothing wrong and your boss’s behavior is 100% inappropriate.” Said one.
“Peanut allergy sufferer here: OP, she STOLE YOUR FOOD. That in itself is wrong, but when you have food allergies, you never, EVER eat something without knowing what’s in it. This is the most clear-cut “Not the jerk” situation I’ve seen in a while.” Another added.
She STOLE Your Food!
Image Credits: Deposit Photos
“Absolutely 100% Not the jerk. *Borrowed???* And how exactly is she going to return this food that she *borrowed* after ingesting it? It’s not *borrowing* when she was never planning on returning it or compensating you. I’m so sorry that your boss is terrible.
She **stole** your food. She didn’t ask, she just took it upon herself to take *your* lunch. She is the jerk. Is she only doing this to you or is she taking everyone else’s lunch as well?”
Go To HR! RIGHT NOW!
Image Credits: Dean Drobot, Shutterstock
“Go to HR pronto. Don’t threaten HR. Get this on file. See if you can switch departments or supervisors. Report both your boss and his daughter, the food thief.”
More From Mrs Daaku Studio
Image Credits: Deposit Photos
He Took Care of His Daughter For Two Weeks While Wife Was Away. Says, “For all the work that I did, the one tiny mistake I made, and she slammed for after 2 weeks.” Is He Right?
Read more to know what happened.
He REFUSED To Let The Passenger In Front of Him To Recline Her Seat on a Flight. She Calls Him A Jerk. Is This Justified?
Image Credits: Deposit Photos
He refused to let the passenger in front of him recline the seat. She gets irritated, but we think she is the one who is wrong. You decide. Read here.
She REFUSED To Pay Her Friend $7000 For Her Share of Trip To Italy. We Think She Did Right.
Image Credits: Deposit Photos.
She REFUSED To Pay Her Friend $7000 For Her Share of Trip To Italy. We Think She Did Right. Read here
He Inherited His Brother’s Insurance & 401K. Refused To Share It With Brother’s Widow and Kids. Thinks He Is Right
Image Credit; Deposit Photos
He Inherited His Brother’s Insurance & 401K. Refused To Share It With Brother’s Widow and Kids. Thinks He Is Right.
He Took His friend’s Wallet By Mistake, and REFUSED To Return It When Asked. Thinks His Friend Is A Jerk, Not Him. Did He Go Too Far?
Image Credit; Deposit Photos
He Took His Friends Wallet By Mistake, and REFUSED To Return It When Asked. Thinks His Friend Is A Jerk, Not Him. Did He Go Too Far? Read here.
This article was originally published on Mrs Daaku Studio.