Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Law Firm Retains Valued Employee with Remote Work Offer
A lawyer at a law firm wanted to quit because she needed to take care of her child.
Instead of letting her go, the boss offered her a job working from home with a pay raise.
The lawyer said yes, and people on the internet thought the boss was really nice and understanding.
A lawyer at a Malaysian law firm wanted to resign due to childcare needs
The managing partner offered remote work and a salary increase instead
The lawyer accepted the offer and worked remotely for several months
The story went viral on social media for its display of empathy and flexibility
Many praised the managing partner's leadership and understanding
- Who
- A lawyer at Nurainie Haziqah & Co. law firm
- What
- Was offered remote work and a salary increase instead of resigning
- When
- The offer was made and accepted, lasting for about 4-5 months
- Where
- At the law firm in Malaysia
- Why
- To accommodate the lawyer's childcare needs
Supportive Leadership
Traditional Work Culture
Employee's Needs
Supportive Leadership
Accommodates employee's personal needs (childcare)
Traditional Work Culture
Prioritizes work demands over personal life
Flexibility
Supportive Leadership
Offers remote work and training opportunities
Traditional Work Culture
Sticks to rigid work schedules and expectations
- Law Firm
- Nurainie Haziqah & Co.
- Managing Partner
- Ainie Haziqah
- Lawyer's Situation
- Needed to take care of her child
- Offer
- Remote work, salary increase, self-development training
- Duration of Remote Work
- About 4-5 months
