Archive · 15 Dec 2025
NGO Employee Denied Leave for Period Pain
An employee at a mental health NGO in Mumbai asked for time off because she was in a lot of pain from her period.
The director said no and told her not to cancel workshops every week.
The employee shared this story online, and many people were upset.
They said it's ironic that a mental health organization wouldn't understand or care about someone's pain.
Some people also said that many NGOs in India have bad work-life balance.
The employee explained that she had never canceled workshops before and had always done her work, even when she was in pain.
An employee at a Mumbai mental health NGO was denied leave for severe period pain.
The director dismissed her request, stating not to cancel workshops every week.
The employee shared the incident on Reddit, sparking widespread criticism.
Many users highlighted the irony of a mental health NGO lacking empathy.
The employee clarified she had never canceled workshops before and had always fulfilled her responsibilities.
- Who
- An employee of a Mumbai-based mental health NGO and the NGO's director
- What
- Employee denied leave for period pain, public outcry
- When
- Recent, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Director dismissed the request, lack of empathy
- Organization Type
- Mental Health NGO
- Location
- Mumbai
- Employee's Request
- Leave for period pain
- Director's Response
- Dismissed request, no empathy shown
- Public Reaction
- Widespread criticism, highlighting irony
- Employee's Work Schedule
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM
- Workshop Timing
- Sunday, 1-hour duration
