I have a theory that you can tell a shitty employer (lol see what I did there) from a decent one with their rules on going to the toilet.
It's like natural bodily functions are the worst enemy of managers. When I started college on leaving school, one of the first things I can remember them saying is “you don't need to ask if you can go here, we're all adults”. So it's like going back to school when you leave college or university.
It's like employers want you to be superhuman. I work in a call centre, which isn't as bad as others to be fair, but I'm still timed between calls, so I only have 5-6 mins to do necessary admin and then jog to the toilet, do my business and get back.
What if I need extra time? It's just so degrading. Having to explain to your manager when they message you “why aren't you online” and you just respond with “toilet”. It's so annoying. Can't wait to be able to quit.
It's like some people don't drink as much water as they should, just so they don't have to pee. I try to get in at the least 2l water a day.