Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:34am on 12 Apr 2026,Sunday India Global
An Indian techie’s message about caring for his newborn has gone viral online. He asked his US manager for flexible hours as he needed to look after his baby in the evening. He assured her, “I will make up this time by working early or late.” The manager responded kindly, saying, “This is wonderful,” and suggested he block the time as “OOO” to avoid conflicts. The techie shared that such support motivates him to work better. He also compared work cultures, saying freedom abroad feels “next level.” Social media users praised both the manager’s understanding and the employee’s honesty and clear communication.