OP's Coworker Reported Her To HR For Bullying After She Snapped And Told Her She Dislike Having Dogs And Cats In Her House

Do you like pets? Why or why not?

Mary

• Published in Interesting
• September 9, 2022

Many individuals might understand your excitement about pets if you are an animal lover. However, there are definitely others who don't.

Some people have a solid indifference to pets and will go to great lengths to avoid coming into contact with any kind of creature. So, what exactly is going on here?

For what reason do specific individuals have such strong feelings of hatred towards animals? Some potential reasons are listed below.

First, specific individuals may have allergies to animals. Second, pets often result in a cluttered and dirty environment, which is stressful for people who always want their homes clean and in order.

Third, pets may be very loud. If you are the kind of person who enjoys a quiet place, having a pet around who would bark might not be for you.

Fourth, some don't enjoy having a dependant. Pets need to be taken care of, and it needs time which would be too much for busy people.

Fifth, animals may be scary to some people, so they don't like pets. Sixth, some individuals may not be fond of pets due to the assumption that they are unclean.

Seventh, it's most likely that some individuals aren't animal lovers. Eighth, it's important to remember that some pets have destructive tendencies, too.

Ninth, maintaining a pet may be a time-consuming and laborious task. Lastly, having a pet can add another layer of expense to your household budget.

With her dislike for pets, this Reddit user asked the online community if she was wrong for saying she doesn't want any pets in her house. You can scroll down to read the whole post.

OP posted that she is child-free by choice.

Unlike her coworker, who is also child-free, she did not like to have any pets.

However, her coworker constantly annoys her, sending her ads of animals who were up for adoption even if she politely declined for how many times.

Eventually, OP snapped and was reported to their HR for bullying.

Report to HR that she was harassing you with animal pictures even if you politely told her that you were not interested.

"You just snapped out because she keeps bothering you."

"People are allowed to not want pets just like people are allowed to not want kids." Absolutely!

Hypocrisy at its finest.

Prepare your documents. Facts will help you win.

Couldn't agree more.

Anne was probably the bully, not you.

You should tell HR about her past behavior.

Everyone who dislikes pets isn't always a bad person.

"Your life, your choices."

Your preference is valid.

"You were placed in a position to defend your opinion."

It is toxic when people pressure you of having kids or pets when you clearly don't want to.

"Report her next time she badmouths kids."

Although snapping in a coworker while at work, she definitely went over the line.

"You were bullied, you didn't bully back. You just stated your opinion."

This one is funny, but you can learn from their experience.

"That is completely your right, and you're not the only person in existence who doesn't want an inside-pet."

Anne needs to learn how to respect boundaries.

"Why can't people just let other live their life?"

Whatever the reason is, people must respect others who might have different preferences, whether it is about having kids, pets, or anything. Anyone is entitled to live the way they want as long as they are not violating other people's rights.

Have you encountered people who dislike animals or children? Like and share your thoughts in the comment section below!

Mary