'Bindaas Aaram Karo, Salary Won't Be Cut': Manager's Reply To Woman Seeking Period Leave Sparks Debate Online

New Delhi: Requesting leave from work isn't easy for many employees in most workplaces. Especially new employees, they often hesitate to ask for leave even when they are genuinely unwell. Requesting for simple leave, can sometimes become uncomfortable. Now image, a manager not only allowing for leave bur also assuring   that her salary won't be deducted. 

What is this sick leave incident?

The conversation between a manager and a female employee, who was requesting late login due to health issues has gone viral on social media.

The screenshot of a WhatsApp chat between the manager and the female, shows the employee asking for some flexibility with work timings, stating “Sir, can I start work after 12 o’clock? and then added, “because I’m having some health issues." The manager approved it saying, "no worries," and later asked "Is it serious health issues."

Then the manager asked the female employee whether it was related to "period pain", to which the employee replied, "yes".

After that the manager responded, "Okay, take care. Since you're newly joined you probably don't know yet. We give girls 2-3 days leave during periods if they're not feeling well. You take proper rest for 2 days"

Even after getting leave approval, the female employee still seemed unsure about taking time off and said that "No sir it's not needed. I can work." 

Later, the manager reassured her again, saying, “Are bindaas aaram kro salary cut nahi hogi. (Hey, just relax and chill, there won’t be any salary cut.)”

Real men make women feel comfortable, not guilty. pic.twitter.com/AENlpe8IjE

— Nalini Unagar (@NalinisKitchen) May 14, 2026

What is the buzz now?

The WhatsApp conversation, shared on X by food content creator Nalini Unagar, with the caption "Real men make women feel comfortable, not guilty," has now created debate with different opinions.

Some praised the manager, saying that every office should have such an understanding and supportive boss. Meanwhile, some users felt that it was inappropriate to ask an employee such a personal question about her health. 

One user wrote, "Salute the way he asked it's Period? Half of the managers would attract POSH after this statement," Nalini, who shared the post, replied, "Intentions matter." 

Another user asked, "If it's a company policy, what's so special about it? It should be basic support." 

Some also pointed out that it shouldn't be mandatory for an employee to provide complete details of their illness. According to them, if the employee simply requested sick leave, the matter should have been limited to that.

What about discussion related to women's health in the workplace?

This viral post has now sparked a larger discussion about women's health, period leave, and office culture in the workplace. Many are calling it sensitive behavior, while others are calling it an issue of professional boundaries. However, amid this debate, one thing has become clear: even today, many people are uncomfortable discussing health and leave openly in the office.