Redditor Was Called Unethical By Boss After He Found A Better Opportunity And Tried To Resign
"I'll run your business if I get the company; you can get a stipend and f*ck off to another venture"
A Redditor thought he had done everything right at work, until a better opportunity forced a hard conversation with his boss. Instead of getting a clean resignation, he got guilt, blame, and a lecture about being unethical.
The story centers on a worker who helped pull a company back from the edge, only to watch the boss keep the benefits while expecting more sacrifice. When OP found a new job that could improve his life, the reaction from management made the whole situation even messier.
By the time the dust settled, OP was no longer interested in staying. Read on.
This is the post that OP made
chamstarThe boss didn't have the best track record
chamstarThe company was about to crash, but OP found a way to make the sales go back up, and they managed to stay in business
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When the company stayed afloat, the boss pocketed the hard-earned profit instead of using it to make the company grow
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OP found an opportunity that would improve his life
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That’s when the conversation started to turn ugly.
The boss started to call OP unethical since he kept insisting that the company would go up in flames if he didn't stay
Instead of being happy for OP and grateful for what he had done, the boss tried to make him stay and didn't prioritize planning how to help the company without OP.
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The boss was clearly capable of making good changes, but he scoffed at the amount of work he had to do and placed the burden on OP
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This interaction solidified OP's decision to leave, and instead of staying for two more months, he quit on the spot
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OP clearly needed somewhere to vent after that exchange.
OP really needed an outlet
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If you want to know how wealthy the boss is, OP provided more details
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Money can’t really buy you common sense and kindness
the_post_of_tom_joad
A few words to the CEO after trying to put it all on OP
ThePresidentsNipples
It’s them thinking they are entitled to the best life just because they’re rich
BisquickNinja
Looking down on people who are part of the core of your company is a big red flag
sassyandsweer789
Other Redditors had plenty to say about the situation.
So for those who are trying to find a stable job, here’s a tip from one of the Redditors
Destronin
This was tried and tested by another Redditor who replied
sukisoou
But always make sure to be careful
HeavyLogix
If you still want to stay in the company and fight for your rights, you can make a smart move like this one
JaneAustinAstronaut
Things were getting sketchy
JaneAustinAstronaut
At least OP knew when to say goodbye to that place
JaneAustinAstronaut
OP did not sound like someone who regretted walking away.
Toxic work environments are everywhere. They also trap you in a loop where your self-worth slowly depreciates.
PasswordNot1234
OP got out of that thorny business
PasswordNot1234
For OP’s boss, here’s a question for you
pyper_the_od
Or better yet, never mind; we already know how things like these often work
folstar
OP could practically be a partner based on what he did for the company
denisrm81
They always think you’re wrapped around their little finger after giving you the bare minimum as if it’s the biggest gift
chamstar
And sometimes they give you more work for the same pay since they think you’ll do it anyway
Jjustingraham
If you’re also at a job that doesn’t compensate for your effort, then it’s disheartening to work at 100% all the time if it’s not enjoyable
Knitty_Cat
Additional work for you would probably be a one-sided advantage
Geminii27
This is why it is important to discuss your work experience with others; sometimes you don’t even realize that you’re missing out
Batarang-Force
The CEO didn’t even try to match OP’s other offer, even though he did more for them
Sptsjunkie
I wish bosses were like this and wouldn’t resent you for taking care of yourself
LowPressure848
The boss wasn’t too blind to see OP’s worth since he knows how much impact he has had on the company. However, his greed turned him into a kind of boss who didn’t care about anyone else’s welfare except his own.
If you were stuck in the same situation as OP and found another opportunity, would you take it? You can type your answers in the comments.
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