Dolores tried to help a coworker by lending money and covering shifts, but her kindness slowly turned into expectation. When she finally said no, the coworker publicly guilt-shamed her in a group chat, twisting the story and turning the office against her.
Although a supervisor stepped in, the damage to the work environment was done. Now labeled as “cruel” for asking for repayment and setting boundaries, Dolores is left wondering whether protecting her peace means leaving the job altogether.