How far would you go to follow a manager’s order that might affect your health at work?

This man tells a story about a time when he was working in a restaurant.

When he got a little tired, he drank water from his bottle, but his manager prohibited him from drinking.

So, the following days, he did not drink during his shift.

Read the story below and find out what happened.

I’m not allowed to drink on shift? Got it!

I work at a restaurant as a part-time waiter (usually 2-3 shifts a week, wither 9-5 or 4-closing).

4 nights ago, we had 2 tables with over 20 guests at each one.

There were also several walk-ins, and we were extremely understaffed.

A lot of the staff had taken that 4-closing shift off for some unknown reason.

This man was working in the restaurant for 2 years.

Anyways, I was the most experienced waiter there as there were mostly new hires working.

And apart from me, my manager was probably the most senior member of staff there.

I’m 17 and I’ve been working there since I was 15.

I’m in the UK, so it’s fine for me to be working at this age.

After taking an order, he drank from his water bottle but his manager called him out.

I am tasked with taking a food order from one of the tables.

So, I went up, took the order, and put their order into the tills.

I then went to drink from the water bottle which I had filled at the start of my shift.

My manager told me, “You’re not allowed to drink on shift. It’s far too busy. Put it down.”

So I put my drink down.

So, he didn’t drink during his entire shift in the following days.

The next day, I came in for my 9-5 shift and I didn’t drink.

Then today, I came in for my 9-5 shift again, and I didn’t drink.

My supervisor noticed that I didn’t even have my drink bottle in with me.

He asked why and I told him, “Oh, (Manager’s name) told me I couldn’t drink on shift, so I don’t see the point in bringing a water bottle anymore.”

His supervisor told him he’d bring up the issue to the HR.

And the supervisor said, “That’s not right. You’re allowed to have a drink at work. It’s a basic human right. I’ll have a chat with HR about this.”

Anyways, I just received a message from my manager.

Basically saying that he’s sorry for telling me I am not allowed to drink, and that he was wrong.

He found out that many didn’t like the manager for his unfriendly ways.

My supervisor also texted me.

Saying that he embarrassed the manager in front of the whole management team and owner of the restaurant.

As the manager had been giving the waiters questionable advice for the past while.

And apparently, the owner wasn’t happy with him at all.

Let’s check out the reactions of other people.

This user shares how he deals with a similar problem.

While this one shares their personal thought.

This person suggests putting it in writing.

This one commends the supervisor.

And lastly, this is what this user would have done.

Sometimes, being too compliant might cost you your health.

Good thing, the supervisor was there to the rescue.

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