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The last funeral I attended was for someone who had a terminal illness.

While he was working, his boss used to accuse him of exaggerating how unwell he felt and even punished him by reducing his salary. He caused him so much stress.

Since it’s a private industry, his family won’t even have an after-death pension to rely on.

His boss had the nerve to show up at the funeral pretending to be upset. I left the women’s gathering to give him a piece of my mind and shame him, which led the deceased man's brother to kick him out.

I met that man again today. He had an accident. I would be lying if I said I didn't want him to suffer a little extra, but I refrained from giving in to my demons and making his life more difficult. Proud of myself for that.

There are so many shitty people in this world and cowards..
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Jokersswild · 22-25
It's sad when you're dealing with an illness and your employer doesn't care to understand. They're just about profit. Employers should have compassion. Self-care is essential to managing these types of illnesses.
Allelse · 36-40, M
See this is why I stay out of people's business and avoid funerals.
Adogslife · 61-69, M
Wiseacre · F
You have reason to be proud 👍
AngelUnforgiven · 51-55, F
Omg that is so sad.
Oceanfire · 41-45, M
I like how you go after injustice with your sword x
Madmonk · M
The Arc of the universe is long and always bows to justice
Have your words had any effect on him?
Miram · 31-35, F
@BlueGreenGrey He tried to say something about it. I told him I don't want to hear it. It will only sound like a justification to me.
@Miram I guess then he won't offer to help the man's family with anything even remotely resembling a pension
Miram · 31-35, F
@BlueGreenGrey Yes, he doesn't need to talk to me to do that.

We have a community project where we all put money to sustain families like this until they have a fixed income
tenente · 36-40, M
not many stars in this galaxy ☹

 
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