‘I did try to control my irritation’: Manager asks for opinions after coworker cries and takes sick leave during work discussion

A Singapore-based manager turned to Reddit for advice after a newly rotated coworker, referred to as "J," experienced emotional distress during a work discussion. The manager, who was explaining departmental processes to J, admitted to feeling frustrated but tried to maintain composure. However, the manager later realized that J may have not properly understood or read the relevant materials before the rotation.

During the conversation, J cried and took sick leave, blaming the situation on feeling misunderstood and irritated by the manager's explanation style. The manager had also noticed a previous incident where J appeared agitated while being explained something by another colleague. Despite the manager's attempts to be patient, the discussion concluded with J leaving the office, claiming to be unwell.

Comments from other Singaporean Reddit users largely supported the manager's perspective, suggesting that J should have been able to perform her duties and should not be promoted due to her lack of competency and emotional behavior.