Boss Refuses To Let Employee Work From Home Despite Bad Weather Conditions And Regrets It Immediately

A successful business relies heavily on the efficiency of its employees. Employees who don’t stress about their work environments have more room to focus on their jobs.

Different people thrive in different situations. Some employees enjoy traveling to an office or workplace every day, while others are more productive in the comfort of their homes. 

Companies usually have rules in place regarding how their employees should be treated. Some organizations are very strict about their rules concerning time, while others prioritize the welfare of their employees.

Employees who are treated well, which encompasses numerous factors, tend to have higher morale and productivity. This, in turn, becomes an investment for the company in the long run.

In a subreddit post, a Redditor recalled a rule that stated if they couldn’t report to the nuclear plant where they worked, they would have to take a vacation day. One day, OP couldn’t make it to the nuclear plant due to bad weather and asked the supervisor if he could work from home for the day.

Stubbornness ensued, along with a reminder to OP about the rule, and he ended up filing for a vacation day. The supervisor eventually needed his help at one point, and then it was OP's turn to remind him of the work rule.

Here's how OP's supervisor decided that he was not allowed to work from home

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Since there were occurrences where employees at OP's workplace...

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would have trouble driving to the nuclear plant, they made a rule.

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OP texted his supervisor and asked if he could work from home after seeing the amount of snow that had accumulated on the roads.

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He reminded OP about the work rule and decided to take the option of a vacation day.

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By 11 a.m., the supervisor needed help from OP.

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But OP reminded the supervisor of his decision not to allow him to work from home.

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OP did record his work call and saved a day of vacation.

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This Redditor is lucky to have their boss.

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When you feel good about your work relationship with your boss, you tend to want to work harder.

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These are the advantages of treating your employees right.

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Here's a story from one of the Redditors.

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But due to the company's poor decisions, they had to transfer to a new workplace where it wasn't as enjoyable.

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Sometimes the rules don't make sense.

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If employees feel good about going to work, they are more likely to be present.

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There are also situations where it's the other way around.

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Sometimes it's not just the bosses or employees who get taken advantage of, but also the system in the workplace.

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One person's selfishness can affect the whole team and may be a significant disadvantage in times of need.

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Balancing adherence to the rules while maintaining a good rapport with your team can be challenging.

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In the end, good leadership can foster loyalty from employees.

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OP was only following the orders of his boss, and with what he did, the supervisor might think twice the next time a situation like that arises. In the end, he got the best of both worlds.

There's a difference between bosses and leaders, and it ultimately depends on how they treat the people or team they work with. It's a difficult balance to keep everyone in line while ensuring their welfare is taken care of, but when learned, it yields great payoffs in the future.