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After she asked for a mental health day, a screenshot of her boss' response went viral
Parker, a web developer from Michigan, wanted a few days away from work to focus on her mental health.
She sent an email to her colleagues, telling them the honest reason why she was taking the time off.
"Hey Madalyn,
I just wanted to personally thank you for sending emails like this. Every time you do, I use it as a reminder of the importance of using sick days for mental health — I can't believe this is not standard practice at all organizations. You are an example to us all, and help cut through the stigma so we can all bring our whole selves to work."
\u201cWhen the CEO responds to your out of the office email about taking sick leave for mental health and reaffirms your decision. \ud83d\udcaf\u201d — madalyn (@madalyn) one billion four hundred and ninety-eight million eight hundred and fifty-four thousand five hundred and sixty-nine
Moved by her CEO's response, Parker posted the email exchange to Twitter.
Some users, however, questioned why there needs to be a difference between vacation time and sick days; after all, one asked , aren't vacations intended to improve our mental well-being?
Many users were astounded that a CEO would be that understanding of an employee's mental health needs.
Ben Congleton, the CEO of Parker's company, Olark , even joined the conversation himself.
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11 Things I agree with boomer parents on raising children, as a #teacher and soon to be mom.
1. No iPads
2. No smartphone until high school
3. Teaching the value of education
4. Respect your teachers and treat them well
5. Be kind to elderly folks
6. Yes ma’am
7. Greetings and gratitude
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11. Bedtime
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