A Reddit user shares a story about their boss's transformation from unsympathetic to empathetic after facing a personal loss.

In an ironic twist of fate, a Reddit user, Pickyickyicky, recently shared a story on r/antiwork about their boss. The boss once showed no sympathy for a coworker grieving his dying mother, but he now faces the heartbreak of watching his own mother suffer from a terminal illness. The story has resonated with many, shining a light on workplace empathy and the power dynamics at play.