Mishaps can occur in various settings, often stemming from misunderstandings or accidents. These situations can lead to unintended consequences and conflict. Addressing them requires careful consideration and clear communication.
OP was feeling frustrated and considering quitting their job due to ongoing issues with a coworker. OP works a day job and helps a friend at her restaurant at night, bringing homemade peanut sauce dishes for lunch. Recently, OP’s lunches have been disappearing, and they suspected a new hire was the culprit. OP’s entire lunch was stolen, leading to a confrontation with their boss. The boss’s reaction was really bad. Scroll down to know what happened next.
1. OP asks if it was wrong for causing his coworker to go into anaphylactic shock? OP’s lunch was stolen, containing nuts, and their coworker had a severe allergic reaction.
2. OP knows they are legally in the clear but feels vilified by coworkers. They are seriously considering quitting their job due to this situation.
3. OP has a day job and helps at a Thai restaurant at night. They bring homemade peanut sauce dishes for lunch once a week.
4. Lately, OP’s lunches have been disappearing or partially missing. Despite raising the issue, nothing changed, and OP suspected a new hire but had no proof.
5. On Thursday, OP’s entire lunch was stolen. The next day, the boss accused OP of poisoning the food after his daughter, who stole it, was hospitalized.
6. OP’s lunch contained nuts, causing anaphylaxis in the boss’s daughter who stole it. OP is being held responsible for her medical bills but sees no fault.
7. OP feels unfairly treated and isolated by coworkers after reporting the boss’s behavior to HR. A friend offered a new job, but OP is conflicted.
8. OP emailed HR about the situation. HR rep is on vacation and returns tomorrow. OP works weekends, not a standard 8-5 job.
9. OP’s coworkers calmed down after explaining to a friendly coworker that OP always brings peanut sauce. They had wrongly assumed OP poisoned the food.
10. OP’s pad Thai was stolen for the first time. The lunch thief targets others too, and OP suspects the thief treats leftover food as free.
11. OP’s boss labeled lunch theft as an HR issue, but HR did nothing. Desk eating isn’t allowed unless for medical reasons, so that wasn’t an option.
12. OP assumes the coworker is fine but doesn’t know the severity of her allergy or how much she ate. OP isn’t privy to her medical details.
13. OP considers suing but finds it too costly. They plan to accept a friend’s job offer, as they don’t want to stay in a hostile workplace.
14. OP addresses claims of the story being fake, explaining it’s not, and clarifies details are limited for privacy. The post was rushed due to frustration.
15. OP said he will read and respond to comments but will only update if necessary.
16. OP shares the recipe in the end.
17. OP found a quick, similar recipe for home use, taking 15 minutes. Natural peanut butter is key for a nuttier taste and less sugar.
The boss accused OP of poisoning his daughter, who is severely allergic to nuts, after she ate OP’s stolen lunch. OP denies any wrongdoing, stating they don’t label their food with allergens and were not responsible for the theft or the allergic reaction. The situation has created tension, with some coworkers turning against OP and the boss trying to hold OP accountable. OP is considering leaving the job and taking a full-time position offered by a friend.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about the story. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article.
18. You’re not responsible for someone stealing your food and having an allergic reaction.
19. OP had no way of knowing the coworker’s allergy or that his lunch would be taken.
20. It’s unreasonable to hold you accountable for someone else’s mistake and theft.
21. NTA. Your food wasn’t labeled with allergens, and you didn’t cause the allergy reaction.
22. OP, you’ve been unfairly targeted for an incident beyond your control.
23. It’s not your fault if someone stole his food and had an allergic reaction.
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