Office life is often filled with its fair share of drama, from stolen lunches to loud phone conversations. But what happens when a simple act of listening to music becomes a point of contention? 🎧🎶 A tale of two coworkers is about to unfold, where the clash isn't about who stole whose stapler, but rather, revolves around the complex issue of sensory sensitivities. 😲💥
Workplace Drama Unfolds: An Unexpected Clash Over Sensory Sensitivities 🎧🚫
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What started as a simple act of listening to music at work turned into a full-blown office drama. Our protagonist, a music-loving employee, found herself at odds with her new colleague, a young man on the autism spectrum, over her tunes. 🎧🔊 Despite attempts at compromise, the situation escalated, resulting in a standoff and an HR complaint. 😱📂 Now, as they await the verdict, both parties are left questioning their actions. Let's see what the world has to say about this intriguing clash of workplace etiquette and sensory sensitivity. 🌍💬
Autistic person defends bringing smoothie to work, calls out coworker
PigDoctor | PigDoctor
NTA: Stand up for yourself and go to HR first! 💪
Justwondering18226 | Justwondering18226
Autistic person complains about textures, but not interacting with them 🚫
SpyglassHunter | SpyglassHunter
NTA. Don't let his texture issues dictate your routine. 🚫
AmethysstFire | AmethysstFire
"NTA. Sensory sensitivities can be challenging. Your coworker is entitled. 🚫"
Ask_Aspie_ | Ask_Aspie_
NTA, coworker's unreasonable request. Go to HR to resolve peacefully. 🚫
Calm_Initial | Calm_Initial
NTA: Workplace accommodations should be reasonable and fair. 🤝
CheerilyTerrified | CheerilyTerrified
NTA: Autistic person's sensory issues don't justify dictating your food
missplaced24 | missplaced24
NTA: Shake-triggered coworker needs to develop coping skills 🚫
e-elegia | e-elegia
NTA questions validity of texture triggers, sparks sensory debate. 🤔
RestaurantNo7749 | RestaurantNo7749
Accommodating disabilities: reasonable or excessive? NTA, but boundaries needed.
GreenTravelBadger | GreenTravelBadger
NTA. Sensory sensitivities clash with traditional office environment 🚫
FloodAndFire | FloodAndFire
NTA. Sensory sensitivity clash over shaker cups, dietary needs 🍽
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NTA: You've tried to accommodate, his request is unreasonable 🚫
BiodegradableTree | BiodegradableTree
NTA: Sensory sensitivities can be accommodated, but there are limits 🚫
americanmel | americanmel
Controversy erupts over using autism as a controlling tactic 🚫
xInsomniCatx | xInsomniCatx
NTA, but is it really about autism or just entitlement? 🚫
GeekGurl2000 | GeekGurl2000
NTA. Accommodating request, but he's unsatisfied. Let HR adjudicate 🚫
Molly-Tyrannosaurus | Molly-Tyrannosaurus
NTA. Shake triggers sensory sensitivity. HR may not understand.
BlackberryBeetle | BlackberryBeetle
NTA - Stand up for yourself! Let HR handle the drama 🚫
TerrifiedSquid | TerrifiedSquid
Unreasonable request sparks debate. Who's the real a**hole? 🤔
OneMikeNation | OneMikeNation
Accommodation efforts failed, HR involvement unlikely to favor him 🚫
4614065 | 4614065
A considerate gesture sparks a clash over sensory sensitivities 🤔
bergreen | bergreen
NTA - Accommodating without sacrificing your own comfort. Well done!
UnicornCakeQueen | UnicornCakeQueen
Mother defends autistic twins against unreasonable coworker. Fight for accommodation! 🤝
GiddyGabby | GiddyGabby
NTA. Sensory sensitivities don't excuse being a jackass 🚫
flibbertygibbert1111 | flibbertygibbert1111
NTA: Stand up for yourself and report the ridiculous demand! 👏
RollingKatamari | RollingKatamari
NTA: HR needs improvement 💪
NikFenrir | NikFenrir
NTA: Don't let his triggers control your actions! 🚫
DoubtfulChilli | DoubtfulChilli
Stand up for your rights! Seek HR support against harassment. NTA
friendlily | friendlily
📧🚨 Email HR now! Document everything. NTA but watch your A.
OpinionatedESLTeachr | OpinionatedESLTeachr
Autism isn't an excuse to control others. NTA. 👏
Consistent-Leopard71 | Consistent-Leopard71
NTA: Boundaries needed when personal sensitivities impact others' actions. 🚫
1nsertcreativename | 1nsertcreativename
NTA - He uses his autism to control others 🚫👍
TinyWoodElf | TinyWoodElf
Accommodating others is important, but this is asking too much 😒
SadoraNortica | SadoraNortica
NTA, but coworker needs to learn about accommodations. 🚫
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Take control of the situation and address it with HR 👍
SmartassMouth89 | SmartassMouth89
NTA, reasonable accommodations made. Anything further is unreasonable. 👍
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Accusation of faking autism sparks controversy in comment section 🚫
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An intriguing mystery: Smoothie or water? Triggering the unknowing coworker 🤔
mnelaway | mnelaway
Setting boundaries: Who gets to dictate your food choices? 🙏
chrisnada317 | chrisnada317
NTA: Autism texture triggers can be caused by visual stimuli too 🚫
marshmellow_fairy | marshmellow_fairy
Standing up against harassment: NTA, time to involve HR! 💪
thagalon | thagalon
Unreasonable request? NTA stands their ground 🚫
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NTA. Texture issue, HR should be involved for resolution. 🚫
RisingWitchSpirit | RisingWitchSpirit
"I have sensory sensitivities and appreciate accommodation. NTA. Talk to HR."
kittypuppyfishes | kittypuppyfishes
NTA. Stand up for yourself and go to HR ASAP! 💪
Aggressive-Sample612 | Aggressive-Sample612
Autistic commenter supports OP's workplace boundaries, advises contacting HR 👍
GrizeldaLovesCats | GrizeldaLovesCats
Stay home if you can't handle it. NTA 🚫
fuckorkideh2020 | fuckorkideh2020
NTA: Demanding and ridiculous problems, not your responsibility. 🚫
TCGislife | TCGislife
NTA. Call HR to share your perspective and avoid future conflicts.
MulticoloredMonday | MulticoloredMonday
Autistic woman shares perspective on workplace drama. Not the a**hole.
fyrecristal | fyrecristal
Engaging comment: NTA. Sensory issues or parental coddling? 🤔
whatsmyname84 | whatsmyname84
🤔 Questioning the authenticity of sensory sensitivities in the workplace
Villain_911 | Villain_911
Stand up for yourself! NTA. Don't let them control you. 💪
ilovepancakes134 | ilovepancakes134
Autistic commenter questions coworker's authenticity in sensory clash. NTA.
dentist3214 | dentist3214
Accommodating allergies: reasonable or problematic? 🚫
dragon34 | dragon34
Stand up for yourself! NTA, go to HR and shut him down! 💪
azh88 | azh88
Addressing unreasonable requests at work? NTA! Go to HR! 🤔
FurTheGigs | FurTheGigs
NTA, stand your ground! Don't let this ridiculousness affect you. 💪
Calmandwise | Calmandwise
