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The original was posted on /r/AmItheAsshole by /u/No_Economy8413 on 2023-08-03 20:48:40.

My job does an annual benefits review where they evaluated our current benefits and took suggestions for new benefits. This was done in small groups to have an open discussion. We are an office of about 35 people. We can’t really work from home a lot because in person collaboration is needed. I like my job a lot. I’ve (M35) always kept it on the down low I hate dogs. If I tell someone I don’t like them I usually get a “whats wrong with you?” from people.

I was in the final group to have a discussion. The topic of a dog friendly office came up. They said this was likely to be implemented based off the feedback so far. They’d test this out with a few Fridays before fully implementing it. I spoke up against this. I explained my reasoning, Said it would be a terrible idea, and if implemented i’d re-evaluate my employment here.

This is now unlikely to occur and everyone is blaming me. It seemed like this was something a lot wanted. My co-workers and I went to a happy hour and I got the cold shoulder from many of them.

Even received some drunken comments that happy hour. I’ve even had a few ask me to change my mind, apparently being able to bring the dog in would save them a lot of money from walkers/boarding etc. I’ve maintained my stance to my co-workers and have been called selfish and ruining it for other. I just want nothing to do with dogs in our office. AITA?