Boss Stocks Period Supplies, Tells Worker to Rest at Home

When Indi got hit with a painful period migraine at work, she dreaded telling her younger male boss David. What happened next restored her faith in workplace kindness.

David showed her a drawer stocked with Midol, pads, and tampons specifically for the team. Then he told her, "Nothing you say will ever gross me out. Women are people, too. Go home and take a hot shower."

Indi shared the moment on TikTok, asking people to "protect this man at all costs." The video exploded online, with thousands praising David's inclusive leadership.

One commenter who works in HR for 25 years called it perfect leadership. "The feeling of belonging drives engagement," they wrote. "Engagement drives happiness and productivity."

Others focused on the small details that showed David really cared. "The fact that it was Midol and not Tylenol makes my heart warm," one person noted.

When Indi sent David the viral video, he created his first public TikTok to respond. He thanked people for the kind words but said he was just doing "the bare minimum."

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The story got even sweeter when David's mom found the post and commented, "I did my best, he is a good kid. Thanks for shouting him out!"

Women immediately flooded her with gratitude for raising such a thoughtful man. Parents asked for tips on raising boys who grow into leaders like David.

The response highlighted something important: period talk shouldn't be taboo at work, and basic human kindness still stands out when it should be standard.

David works at a Michigan company that's currently hiring (though no remote positions available). And yes, he's taken. He's been with his partner since middle school and "loves her somethin' fierce."

This wholesome exchange proves that workplace culture is changing for the better, one considerate leader at a time.