Mark had his vacation locked in—everything was set, and he was ready for a much-needed break. But when coworker Lisa, a mother of two, asked him to switch weeks so she could take her kids on a trip, he hesitated. His reservations were non-refundable, and he’d been looking forward to this getaway for ages.
Lisa didn’t take the rejection well. “Must be nice to have so much freedom,” she muttered before walking away, her tone dripping with resentment. The office atmosphere turned frosty, and soon, their boss intervened, implying Mark should have been more accommodating.
Mark couldn’t help but feel frustrated. Why should his plans be treated as disposable just because he doesn’t have children? The situation left him wondering: Should parents automatically get priority when it comes to time off, or should first-come, first-served apply to everyone?
