By JustRidingMyBike - 04/01/2017 17:11

Today, I started my new job as a supervisor. I began by cleaning out my new office, including recycling large sheets of cardboard left over from the new calendars. When the 2nd shift came in, however, they got very upset and yelled at me. Apparently, I had thrown away my Muslim workers' prayer mats. FML
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Same thing different taste

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Your comment makes it sound like people should come to the job and just work and not read a book, eat, chat...etc. All these can be done during the break time which is probably when the muslim workers are performing their prayers. Nothing wrong with that.

PeterB444 17

wow that really sucks but it was an honest mistake imo. How would you have known? Good luck and look at it as an opportunity to make a new friend! Maybe buy him some new ones as an apology and go from there?

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If you'd read the Bible you'd know that it is at least as violent as the Qu'ran. And yes, I have read the Bible.

And why is that? If they wanna pray during work then let them be. Why do u think theres lunch breaks?

I'm guessing they are praying during their lunch or regular breaks and that the work had no problem with it, or at the very least didn't want to be accused of discrimination for banning prayer st work.

OP makes it clear that they JUST became a supervisor. They likely haven't had time to learn the religion of every worker there. Don't be a ****.

The bible calls for many deaths as well. It's funny how people are willing to ignore that because many Christians claim "we don't follow that anymore!" Whereas you demonize other religions

Also I've seen Christians call for our deaths. So please **** off

While I am inclined to agree that prayer doesn't belong at work, it's very possible they did their prayers during their unpaid lunch, which would mean they aren't taking any money from the company.

Can't say for Canada or Mexico but the US doesn't have an official religion and allows people of ALL faiths to practice.

Just get another mat!!! I am muslim and a prayer mat is just a clean piece of cloth.... its not holy or anything..... guess it will cost a few dollars but will earn you a lot of respect.

Hey OP, this is a good opportunity for you to find them a place where they can pray at work with real prayer mats instead of cardboard boxes. I think it'll go a long way for you and your coworkers to come to a better understanding of each other. Good luck!