AITA for Reporting My Boss for Forcing Me into a Meeting During Labor?

AITA for Reporting My Boss for Forcing Me into a Meeting During Labor? I (28F) faced a challenging situation at work while I was eight months pregnant. I started experiencing contractions but initially thought they were just Braxton Hicks, so I continued working. My boss, John (45M), had previously made sarcastic remarks about my pregnancy, which made me anxious about his response.

As the contractions became more intense, I informed John that I needed to go to the hospital. Despite my clear need to leave, he insisted I stay for an important meeting, saying that it was crucial and implying that the baby wouldn’t be born immediately.

I felt pressured and scared about the potential impact on my job, so I reluctantly stayed through the painful meeting. Afterward, I went to the hospital, where my baby was born healthy later that evening.

Following this incident, John’s behavior was reported to HR, and he was suspended. It came to light that he had sent an email to the entire office, criticizing my commitment and mocking my situation, suggesting that I was using my pregnancy as an excuse to avoid work.

Since then, my coworkers have expressed their frustration with me, accusing me of overreacting and ruining John’s career. They’ve said I should have “toughed it out” and that my actions were uncalled for. I now feel isolated at work, and the interim manager who replaced John is making my work environment even more difficult.

I’m struggling with stress and guilt over the whole situation. My husband is concerned about how this has been affecting me and has suggested that I might need to quit because it’s also taking a toll on him. I’m torn and uncertain about what to do next. Was it wrong of me to report my boss for forcing me to attend a meeting while I was in labor?

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I (28F) had a tough time at work while eight months pregnant. I started having contractions at work, but I thought they were just Braxton Hicks and tried to keep working.

My boss, John (45M), had previously made sarcastic comments about my pregnancy, and I was anxious about his reaction.

When my contractions intensified, I informed John that I needed to go to the hospital. He insisted I stay for a crucial meeting, despite my protests. Feeling pressured, I stayed through the painful meeting and went to the hospital afterward, where my daughter was born healthy.

John’s behavior was reported to HR, and he was suspended. However, he had emailed the office criticizing my commitment and mocking my situation.

Now, my coworkers are upset with me, saying I overreacted and ruined John’s career. I’m isolated at work and feel judged by my colleagues. The interim manager is also making my return to work difficult.

I’m struggling with guilt and stress, and my husband is concerned about how it’s affecting me. He suggests quitting, but I’m unsure what to do. Am I the asshole for reporting my boss after he forced me to attend a meeting while I was in labor?

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robinaw writes:

HR knows that if something had happened to you and your baby the company would’ve have been in deep, deep trouble. Your manager could have really damaged them. That’s why he’s in trouble.

Now, they’re about to screw themselves over again. Not your fault. Have no pity.

If someone that’s 9 months pregnant is crucial to a business meeting the that’s shit management.

The amount of people buying into this rage bait is just sad, and funny.

Wait, you’re currently eight months pregnant while writing this? But a month ago you had your baby? And now you’re back at work after maternity leave?

May I suggest an outline prior to writing stories?