Gurugram boss offers help and money after employee gets hospitalised

In a rare display of <a id=” captionrendered=”1″ data-src=”https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/photo/124681362.cms” height=”442″ href=”http://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/tag/workplace+support” keywordseo=”workplace-support” loading=”eager” source=”Orion” src=”https://hr.economictimes.indiatimes.com/images/default.jpg” type=”General” weightage=”100″ width=”590″>workplace support, an employee from Gurgaon shared their experience of receiving exceptional care from his managers and colleagues after a sudden health scare, leaving netizens divided over the reality of the incident.

The employee recounted in a Reddit post that last Sunday, he experienced a sudden spike in blood pressure, despite not being on medication for it. Initially, a hospital visit did not require treatment as his condition normalized by the time of arrival. However, the symptoms reappeared that night, necessitating another emergency room visit.

By Monday, after seeking routine outpatient care with no prescribed medication, the office proactively advised the employee that he could take an additional day off if symptoms persisted, despite a heavy workload around Diwali. By Tuesday, the health issues continued, preventing him from attending work.

Late Wednesday night, the employee’s blood pressure surged again, prompting a third hospital visit. A colleague accompanied him to ensure timely medical attention. The office coordinated with hospital staff and consulted multiple doctors to confirm appropriate treatment, demonstrating a hands-on approach.

Workplace Support Goes Beyond Expectations

The employee described how his manager, senior manager, and reporting manager all checked in on his well-being. Discussions included exploring whether work-related stress could be contributing to the health issues. The reporting manager offered financial support for private hospital treatment if required and reassured the employee not to worry about expenses. The team also verified prescribed medications with another doctor to ensure safety.

This level of attention left the employee emotionally touched, with reflections that such care is rare in India’s corporate environment. He acknowledged the efforts of both his seniors and colleagues, emphasising the sense of gratitude and relief he felt during this stressful period.

Netizens Respond with Skepticism

While many praised the supportive response, several online commentators expressed disbelief. Some labeled the story as implausible, jokingly calling it a “hallucination” of having such a considerate team. Others noted that while such workplaces exist, they are extremely rare, making the scenario seem almost surreal. Mental health advocates among the commenters suggested that stress and anxiety can exacerbate physical symptoms like elevated blood pressure, highlighting the importance of psychiatric evaluation in recurring unexplained cases.

Reddit users also shared experiences of panic attacks, misdiagnosed chest pains, and stress-induced hospital visits, showing that the line between genuine workplace support and extraordinary tales can be thin.