Woman Quits After Boss Demands She 'Increase Pain Tolerance' Over Menstrual Leave

• A woman resigned after her manager dismissed her severe menstrual pain, telling her to 'increase her pain tolerance' when she took sick leave.
• The manager questioned her monthly sick leaves, comparing her situation to his wife's, despite the reason being clearly stated in leave emails.
• The employee revealed she had been taking 'shitty medicines' to manage pain and avoid further confrontation before finally taking another leave.
• The incident, shared on r/IndianWorkplace, sparked strong reactions, with many users advising escalation to HR or resignation.
• The woman later confirmed her resignation and stated her manager, whose father owns the company, threatened to deduct money from her final settlement for an uncompleted course not mentioned in her offer letter.