India, Nov. 16 -- Asking for a day off after losing a loved one seems normal. But for an employee at an Indian agency, it turned into a stressful experience. A Reddit post has revealed a manager's reply that left many people shocked.

"Do you have to sell your soul to be an Indian manager?" the caption of the post reads.

The employee shared a screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation on Reddit. The message read: "Morning, sir, my nana passed away last night, won't be able to come to office today."

The manager's reply shocked the internet, highlighting how some workplaces expect employees to stay constantly available, even during personal emergencies.

"So sorry to hear that. Take the day off. But we are onboarding a couple of clients toda...