{
  "id": 5679121,
  "title": "‘I did try to control my irritation’: Manager asks for opinions after coworker cries and takes sick leave during work discussion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/i-did-try-to-control-my-irritation-manager-asks-for-opinions-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T22:31:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Independent Singapore",
    "slug": "the-independent-singapore",
    "url": "https://theindependent.sg/i-did-try-to-control-my-irritation-manager-asks-for-opinions-after-coworker-cries-and-takes-sick-leave-during-work-discussion/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: A manager took to Reddit to ask Singaporeans for their thoughts after a coworker reportedly broke down in tears and took sick leave during a discussion about work processes. The manage... This article ( ‘I did try to control my irritation’: Manager asks for opinions after coworker cries and takes sick leave during work discussion ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}