Woman takes sick leave, bumps into her boss on flight, here's what happened next?

An Australian woman, Leila Soares, shared a funny and awkward situation regarding her fake sick leave on TikTok that many people could relate to. She had taken a day off from work to catch a flight, saying she was sick, but then she found her boss on the same plane when she boarded a flight.

The TikTok video, viewed by over 11 million people, captures Soares' surprise and mild concern as she spots her boss.

In an attempt to go incognito, she shields herself with a mask, sunglasses, and a cap, hoping to avoid being recognised.


Soares' initial excuse of being sick to secure a day off suddenly appeared at risk of being exposed. However, she reassured viewers in the comments that her boss probably didn't notice her since they entered the plane through different doors.

The amusing incident struck a chord with many who shared their own humorous tales of unexpectedly encountering bosses in various places.

Many people in the comments shared similar funny stories.

The video shows how tricky it can be to balance work and personal time, especially when funny incidents like these can quickly become popular online. Leila Soares' video is a reminder that sometimes the world can feel very small, even when you're flying high in the sky.