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“I told my boss I couldn’t come in because I was feeling ill. ... ‘It’s just a cosmic joke with no punchline.’” 5. “I told my friend to look on the bright side, and he said, ...

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When I Told My Boss I Was Leaving, He Seemed Happy for Me. Then I Got a Strange Phone Call. I never replied. Advice by Doree Shafrir. March 18, 2025 3:04 PM. Photo illustration by Slate.

My manager is much older than I am and has children my age. While we generally get along, she has repeatedly told me that I should never have children. The first time, I thought it was a joke.