My colleagues did not remain indifferent. A week later they announced a strike, hung posters, recorded videos for social media, and declared loudly: «You don’t fire a colleague for being sick — you support them!»

The company’s reaction was unexpected. Instead of firing everyone, management saw how widely the scandal had spread — in the media, in the business community, across the whole country.

The situation simply became disgraceful for the company’s reputation.

Under pressure from the public and colleagues, the company was forced to reconsider its decision.

I was reinstated, given full insurance coverage for treatment, and the colleagues who supported me were left untouched.

After some time, I completed the treatment and returned to work with a normal schedule, stronger and more confident in myself.

This experience showed me that solidarity, humanity, and persistence can change even the most unfair rules.