Employee says helping senior during manager’s leave hurt appraisal; Reddit debates workplace hierarchy

A software professional’s Reddit post has sparked debate after he claimed that helping his senior manager during his reporting manager’s leave affected his appraisal rating. The employee said his manager gave him a lower evaluation after learning about the interaction. The post triggered discussions on workplace hierarchy, communication and corporate culture, with users sharing different views on whether the issue was about overstepping authority or failing to keep the reporting manager informed.