A CEO allegedly forced an employee to write “I will not call you by your name” 100 times as punishment for not addressing her as “Ma’am.” The incident, shared by a Reddit user recounting a friend’s experience, sparked outrage online, with many calling it an excessive and humiliating penalty.
Public Penalty Over a Year-Long Practice
Despite addressing the CEO by name for over a year, the senior employee was suddenly penalized. The Reddit user who shared the story wrote, “She was calling her by her name since 1 YEAR but decided to punish her today.” Instead of a private warning, the CEO made the employee complete the written lines at the end of the day and post them in the company’s group chat, making the matter public.
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Mixed Reactions Online
The incident ignited a debate among users. One commenter remarked, “The CEO treated that senior like a kid, but why was the senior calling her by name if they already knew she wasn’t comfortable with it?” Another user criticized both parties, stating, “Losers who can’t even stand up for themselves deserve this…”
The original post began with the friend texting, “You won’t believe what happened with my senior today,” before revealing the CEO’s extreme disciplinary measure to enforce formal workplace etiquette. The incident has sparked discussions on professionalism, power dynamics, and workplace respect.
