AFTER calling out sick from work, a woman was in disbelief over an embarrassing text exchange that ensued.
She couldn’t believe the message that her coworker sent to their higher-ups regarding her struggles relating to her hormonal swings.
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In a now-viral video, TikToker Makenna Jensen (@kennnatalk), shared her tale of workplace drama that she dared others to top.
“If you thought your co-workers were obnoxious, let me ease your mind,” she said.
After waking up with cold-like symptoms, including aches and congestion, she called out sick from work.
She was floored that her absence led her to her being the focus of a rather embarrassing text.
“A coworker of mine took it upon herself to send this message to the owners, CEO, my direct reports,” she said.
Rather than relive the experience all over again, she showed an image of the text message.
“Makenna will even out within 14 days – my progesterone levels cause other women to cycle with me and as I’m menopausal, poor Makenna gets affected every time I stand close to her,” read the message.
She didn’t expect her fellow employee to reveal her personal hormonal story and theory as to how this related to her own symptoms.
The coworker went so far as to enlighten everyone about how Makenna went through “multiple cycles” in one month, leaving her feeling very “disrupted.”
“I see that she’s out – she’ll feel much better after I’m gone. You shouldn’t see as many sick days from her,” the message continued.
Her facial expressions said it all as she still couldn’t fathom the correspondence.
She attempted to make a comment but was still reeling from the exchange.
“I’m speechless,” she said.
Jensen couldn’t hide her feelings of horror, but she was still able to poke fun at the surprising situation.
“Is there somewhere I can take legal action – mama needs a new Range Rover. Or something from Nordstrom,” she joked.
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Others were equally shocked by the messaging mayhem.
“I beg all your pardons because what,” wrote a TikToker.
“My jaw droppeth,” she replied.
“I am also speechless,” another watcher commented.
“Say what? I don’t want this to go viral, but I do. You know this isn’t the end,” yet one viewer chimed in.
“Still collecting my thoughts,” Jensen admitted.
Another watcher with a background in HR for two decades shared her insight into how she could only take legal action if the worker who sent the message was in a managerial position.
She would also have a case if she faced retaliation from the recipients of the message.
Either way, it seemed there was one course of action she could take.
“I would make a formal complaint to HR so it’s documented,” she said.
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