The Original Post
Last year my boss asked what I did over the weekend and I said “took my little guy to the park” I was talking about my dog. Small dog. Little guy
She said “asw how old is he” I said he’s 4, because he is. She said “that’s such a fun age” and I go “yeah he’s got a lot of energy”
Realizing like 2 week later she thought I had a son
Because she mentioned something like “must be hard balancing work with a 4 year old” and I just said ” yeah” because how do you even correct that!!
It’s been like almost a year now, my son is 5 according to the timeline. She asks about him sometimes and I just go ” he’s good” and try to change the subject. I’ve never said a name so at least there is that….
Performance review last month she said i ” handled the workload well considering my responsibilites at home” and I just said thank you
I don’t know what happens when she eventually wants to see a picture or asks his name. I’m in too deep. I’ve considered just getting a real kid at this point
TL;DR said “little guy” meaning my dog. Boss thinks I have a son.
What Reddit Said
Redditors were absolutely delighted by this accidental deception. Most found the situation hilarious rather than problematic. However, many warned that the lie would eventually catch up to him.
The top comments focused on the inevitable complications ahead. Users joked about “take your kid to work day” and suggested he start requesting time off for school events. Moreover, several Redditors admitted they wanted to try this strategy themselves to avoid extra shifts.
The Verdict
The consensus was clear: this boss thinks dog is child situation is comedy gold, but OP needs an exit strategy. While Reddit found it harmless and entertaining, most agreed he should come clean before it gets worse. This is a perfect example of workplace drama that’s more funny than serious, though it could become a real problem if the boss expects to meet the imaginary child.
Original post from r/tifu (2,897 upvotes, 178 comments)