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Being sick atworksucks.

A couple of hours later, she was in an ER, coughing up blood.

Then things got really bad.

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Her manager, Ryan, who already disliked her, refused unless she found someone to cover her shift.

She did, but instead of recovering at home, she ended up in the ER.

Hours later, she was diagnosed with strep and admitted to thehospital.

Pharmacy manager in a white coat examining a medical device, surrounded by shelves of medication.

The next day, OP called herstorewith bad newsshed be out for at least a week.

Another manager, Brad, reacted with disbelief, irritated shed miss work over just strep.

But then things took an even darker turn.Doctorssuspected something far worse and performed a bone marrow biopsy.

Text about an employee’s cancer diagnosis and reaction of pharmacy managers.

The next day, OP got a life-changing diagnosis an aggressive form of leukemia requiring immediate treatment.

OP spent 28 grueling days in the hospital, battling for her life.

When she finally left the hospital, she returned to pick up her medication.

Text describing a department lead’s experience in a corner store, expressing dislike for working Sundays.

His face said it all.

The moment was purekarma.

OPs ex-managers seem more than a little toxic.

Text expressing a confession about being a better employee, linked to pharmacy manager’s reaction.

This kind oftoxicproductivity is a global threat to worker well-being, so what can be done to avoid it?

We went looking for answers.

Perhaps theyll think twice next time one of their employees wants to call off sick.

Text about feeling unwell during a work shift, mentioning a manager named Ryan.

Check out the results:

Text describing workplace conflict involving pharmacy managers and employee friction.

Text: “I called one of my coworkers and she came in for me.

Pharmacy manager in a lab coat and glasses using a tablet, with a pharmacy shelf in the background.

Text about a shared car between the author and their boyfriend at his hotel.

Text describing a person diagnosed with strep and going to the hospital.

Text about a pharmacy manager reacting to an employee’s cancer diagnosis.

Text conversation about taking a week off for illness, mentioned by pharmacy managers.

Text reading, “He was CLEARLY irritated by the news but there was nothing I could do,” about pharmacy managers.

Text discussing hospital admission for suspected serious illness, mentioning bone marrow biopsy.

Text description discussing a medical procedure and a doctor’s visit regarding blood counts.

Text of a cancer diagnosis reporting aggressive leukemia needing immediate chemotherapy treatment.

Person receiving medical treatment, wearing a red cardigan and headscarf, illustrating a serious health diagnosis.

Text about friends sharing cancer diagnosis news at a pharmacy store.

Text stating, ‘I spent 28 arduous days in the hospital fighting for my life,’ highlighting pharmacy manager reactions.

Text about pharmacy managers' reaction to employee’s cancer diagnosis, expressing support.

Text image about cancer diagnosis and pharmacy encounter.

Text excerpt discussing cancer diagnosis and its discovery after an early hospital visit.

Text discussing vindication after a cancer diagnosis.

Text discusses an employee who cannot return to work due to a severe cancer diagnosis, emphasizing their struggle.

Employee with cancer diagnosis, wearing headscarf, sips from a mug on a cozy couch by a window.

Reddit comments exchange about health improvements after cancer diagnosis, reflecting support and optimism.

Reddit comment about employee recovery sparks discussion among pharmacy managers.

Reddit comments discussing cancer diagnosis and support.

Comments about AML cancer survival experiences and support shared by two users.

Reddit conversation about a “Grease” reference involving Twinkies and wine.

Image of two users discussing cancer diagnosis and bone marrow transplants on an online forum.

Text exchange about workplace dynamics involving a pharmacy manager and an employee they dislike.

Reddit comment on shocking event about pharmacy managers' reaction, containing 32 upvotes.

Comment expressing support and positivity after cancer diagnosis, encouraging living life fully.