A software engineer recently shared his distressing experience on Reddit, revealing that his manager pressured him to continue working while he was on paternity leave for his newborn, who is critically ill in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The employee, who had communicated his leave well in advance, expressed frustration over the lack of support from his manager, who continued to assign him tasks despite the emergency. He recounted a previous incident where he was similarly expected to work during a medical crisis involving his pregnant wife, which he felt was undervalued by his employer. The online community reacted strongly to his post, with many users advising him to escalate the issue to HR and highlighting the importance of setting boundaries during personal emergencies. The discussion also touched on the inadequacy of paternity leave policies in many companies, with some users noting that while he had two weeks of leave, colleagues in other regions receive significantly more time.