Can your manager ask for hospital photos and GPS location? Woman's viral post about toxic work culture goes viral

A woman has gone viral on social media after sharing that she resigned from her job following a confrontation with her manager who demanded GPS location, hospital photos, and medical documents while she attended to a family emergency involving cancer surgery.

In a widely circulated post on X (formerly Twitter), the woman revealed that she had already informed her team lead in advance that she would miss a work seminar due to a close relative undergoing cancer surgery. Despite the prior notice, her manager allegedly ignored the information and continued to press her for proof of her absence.

Manager Allegedly Repeatedly Questioned Her
The situation intensified when the manager repeatedly asked for verification, demanding her GPS location and hospital documentation, including photos and prescriptions. In the shared screenshots, she stated, “There was a seminar at work yesterday. I had already told my team lead I wouldn't be able to attend. But the manager told me to come yesterday. I told him that a family member had cancer surgery, and this happened.”

According to her posts, when she told the manager that his behavior was inappropriate, he became defensive and retorted that she had no right to instruct him on how to perform his duties. She added that he kept repeating the phrase, “Tum ne surgery karni thi?” ("Were you supposed to perform the surgery?") over and over—reportedly at least 20 times.

Yelled At and Asked to Apologize
She further alleged that the manager yelled at her for nearly 30 minutes, then told her to go home and email an apology, along with the hospital records. Instead, she responded by resigning. “I sent him a resignation email instead,” she wrote.


Social Media Users Express Support
The post sparked a flood of reactions online, with many users condemning the manager's behavior and pointing to the broader issue of toxic workplace cultures and privacy violations.

One user expressed frustration with such management styles, stating, “Unfortunately, these ‘tough’ managers are a fav of upper management.” Another questioned the lack of escalation channels, writing, “This is insane. Can't you complain about him to someone else, esp since you had already informed your team lead that you won't be able to attend?”

Others highlighted the lack of basic employee rights. “Don't you have casual holidays?” a commenter asked. “After sharing the details, please do address how he needs to speak to you or any other employees. This is not the way.”

Another comment read, “If I were you, I'd file a case against the manager. Not that I'd expect any outcome of the case but would love to drag this sorry ass of a human being to court and keep him waiting there for hours.”

This incident adds to a growing list of employee stories involving management overreach and lack of sensitivity. A similar account involved a woman named Hillary Zinks, who resigned after one of her employers questioned her while she dealt with her sister being declared brain dead.