Is it fine to cry at the workplace when you feel a lot of pressure?

[Henrywrites]

There are some jobs that come with a lot of pressure, and in some cases, such job demands can be overwhelming for a lot of staff. Some staff go to the extent of crying at the workplace just to feel okay mentally before continuing the work that they are doing.

Are you okay with watching a fellow staff cry at the office because of how demanding a job is, or would you criticise such an act?

 

[Nomad]

No, its not. Even though crying can be cathartic, crying in workplace or public can hale detrimental effect on your overall mental health. One, people understand you are weak and they begin to feel pity on your, which is a bad thing, two, people think you are emotional fool, and you end up becoming laughing stock.

 

[Shree]

Yes, it’s completely human to cry at work when you’re under a lot of pressure. It doesn’t mean you’re weak or unprofessional, it just means you’ve hit an emotional limit.
That said, whether it feels okay in the moment depends on the workplace culture and your comfort level. Some people step away briefly to a private space, take a break, and then return when they feel more settled. That can help you regain control without adding extra stress.

 

[arunima]

It's very humane to cry when one is under a lot of pressure and stress. And it is no way a sign of weakness or unprofessionalism. However, people have been brought up with the mindset that crying means being weak and vulnerable. So, many control their emotions and keep bolting up. In workplace, most take some private moment to walk out or use tye restroom and cry there. If I see someone crying at workplace, I will not judge. I will not stare or make them uncomfortable. I will give them the space and not interfere. If I am close to the person, I will give sincere listening ears but refrain from any advice that violates professional limits.

 

[Ravenfreak]

It's human to cry, recently one of my former co workers broke down at work and left. She never returned after her break down, apparently another co worker wasn't happy with her sitting right next to her so she got up and was rightfully upset. They had to have arranged seating afterwards in data entry but stopped doing that since they noticed she was never returning.