A woman’s post about her boss and super boss standing up to the leadership to get her a good review rating has gone viral. In a time when stories about toxic managers often flood social media, the woman’s post about having bosses who supported her came as a welcoming surprise.
“My boss and super boss were arguing with leadership — for my rating. I just sat there, silent, watching the discussion unfold. It felt strange — because I’ve never been the loud kind. I don’t go around talking about what I did or demanding a better score,” Reema Bharti wrote.
The employee who shared a post about her bosses, who fought for her. (LinkedIn/Reema Bharti)
The IIM alum then added that it was because she does her work but hardly talks about it. However, her managers have noticed and are making an effort to ensure that she receives the reward she deserves.
“It wasn’t the rating that stayed with me. It was the kind of leaders they were. Because great managers don’t just assess performance — they protect it.” Bharti didn’t clarify when or where the incident took place.
A woman’s post on LinkedIn about her managers. (LinkedIn)
How did social media react?
An individual wrote, “People who have the spine to do the ‘right thing’ even when it doesn’t benefit them, are rare! And they'll always be, that’s what makes them special.” Another added, “Manifesting such a manager.”
A third expressed, “Recognition becomes meaningful when it’s based on substance, not visibility. Good leaders know how to tell the difference.” A fourth remarked, “Do such managers even exist? Introspective thought for all managers.” A fifth joined, “Yes, they do exist. But the numbers are very low. Happens mostly with managers who were top-notch at their work, still are and shall remain. The managers who really work hard have the moral fibre to take stands. Others just check how much profit they can make from their transactions in their lives.”
Reema Bharti completed her MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode. She began her career at TCS and subsequently worked for several companies, including Tech Mahindra, MakeMyTrip, and Amazon. She joined Flipkart in 2022 and has been working there for the past three years.
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism.
Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world.
When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More
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