A university HR employee recounted her experience on Reddit, where a single mistake of misplacing an important file led to her boss imposing a new rule banning her from wearing AirPods at work. While her manager claimed the distraction from listening to music caused the error, the employee pointed out that other colleagues were not subjected to this restriction. Additionally, the rule was not mentioned in the official employee handbook, raising concerns about fairness. Despite her dedication and efforts to enhance workplace efficiency, she did not receive a salary raise over the past year. The new rule has intensified her feelings of isolation during her nine-hour workdays, prompting her to seek advice online about whether to confront her boss or consider leaving her position altogether. Responses varied, with some suggesting she quit, while others encouraged open communication with her manager.