Employee Shuts Down Boss With Reply After Boss Refuses Work From Home Amid Mumbai Rains

The corporate world is tough, with long hours, extra work, and constant stress being part of the job. But one employee chose not to give in. When her boss asked her to come to work despite heavy rains and a red alert in Mumbai, she stood firm. Her bold reply left the boss shocked and people online impressed. Sounds surprising? Well, here’s how it went.

Corporate employee gives a savage response to boss who expected her to come to office despite heavy raining and red alert

In the hustle of the corporate world, employees are often expected to go above and beyond, no matter the circumstances. But one Mumbai employee decided enough was enough. When asked to report to work despite a red alert and heavy rainfall, she kept her cool and gave her manager a bold, no-nonsense reply that has since gone viral.

The incident came to light after a screenshot was shared on Reddit, showing the woman informing her boss that she was stuck in traffic and unable to make it to the office. Despite flooded roads, ongoing rainfall, and an official work-from-home advisory, her manager insisted she “arrive” at the office, even if late.

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Instead of lengthy explanations or excuses, the employee kept her response short, sharp, and savage. She simply replied,

Not possible.

This two-word comeback has now become the highlight of the viral exchange, striking a chord with countless employees online who often find themselves in similar situations.

While the original Reddit post was deleted, the screenshot has continued to circulate widely on X, with many users applauding the woman’s spunk and fearlessness. As one colleague pointed out while posting the screenshot of Reddit,

“She doesn’t take s**t from anyone anyways, fir manager bhi kyu na hoo (not even the manager).”

Her stance has since gone viral.

Have a look at the viral screenshot of the conversation

genz workforce 💀 pic.twitter.com/UP7FGMO09x

— shydev (@shydev69) August 19, 2025

 Have a look at how netizens reacted to the viral exchange

Netizens were quick to flood the comments section with their reactions, and most of them were full of praise for the employee’s bold stance. Many admired her confidence, calling her reply a savage yet necessary pushback against unrealistic corporate demands. The short and firm “not possible” struck a chord with countless professionals who could relate to the pressure of being expected to show up at work despite extreme conditions.

Have a look at some worth-checking-out comments made by netizens,

I love how straightforward are gen Z with work 😭

— Sakshi (@333maheshwariii) August 20, 2025

Manager in deep pain after seeing this

— Kaif (@kaif9998) August 19, 2025

Bro said not possible 😭😭

— hushhh (@huhshal) August 19, 2025

What is wrong with this is prioritizing your own life a problem in corporate

— Scorpion (@scorpion14_xx) August 20, 2025

Genz fears none!

— Sejal Jain (@justsaysejal) August 19, 2025

This has been required for too long. Millennials have created a culture of slavery.

— Hidden Voice X (@hiddenvoice_x) August 20, 2025

Good for him or her.
Work isn’t more important than your safety.

— ~~~ (@an__observer__) August 21, 2025

For those unaware, the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Mumbai on August 19, 2025, warning of extremely heavy rains. Following this, the BMC declared a holiday for all government and semi-government offices, while private offices were advised to allow work from home. Yet, some workplaces chose to ignore the advisory, putting employees at risk.  In such circumstances, giving a firm response to prioritise one’s safety isn’t wrong at all.

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