Working for an international company can get tricky fast: different time zones, customs, and languages can all create tension where people aren’t used to it.
Reddit user Bxhxjxnc shared a now-viral story about a mix-up on his global team that quickly turned into an HR headache.
After he introduced himself, he realized his American colleagues couldn’t handle how his last name sounded in English. He refused to be called anything else, which led to a standoff with no suitable alternatives.
Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)
Image credits: freepik (not the actual photo)
As his story went viral, the worker provided more information on the conflict
Image credits: bxhxjxnc
He also replied to some of the most upvoted comments
Many thought he hadn’t done anything wrong
Some said no one is to blame for the drama
But a fair number of commenters criticized the Czech employee
Or everyone involved
