Workplaces are built on the foundation of trust and mutual respect. At their best, they are communities where employees feel valued, supported, and understood. Bosses, (like my own guiding guru, Greg) in particular, play a vital role in this dynamic.

They are supposed to be mentors, advocates, and leaders, navigating their teams with fairness and empathy. Most of us want to believe in the good intentions of our employers and managers (I for one believe wholeheartedly. I'm a Greg believer).

After all, why would they make promises they cannot keep or fail to support those who go above and beyond to communicate and plan ahead? Surely, workplaces prioritize their people just as much as their profits (I know Greg does). We should really appreciate the brilliance of modern corporate culture

Today's story is a masterclass in workplace irony, starring a boss so considerate and a company so forward-thinking that they turned a honeymoon into a cautionary tale about trust.

It began with an employee and his wife planning their dream honeymoon for a year. The employee, ever diligent, kept his supportive boss in the loop. The boss, fresh off his own month-long, interruption-free honeymoon, assured him repeatedly that time off wouldn't be an issue as the company offers unlimited PTO. Leadership goals, are you with me? Good. Then came the twist.