Redditor Was Called Unethical By Boss After He Found A Better Opportunity And Tried To Resign

There’s a current movement in the working industry where people try to put themselves first instead of staying in a toxic environment. Individuals are becoming more vocal and brave whenever they are held down by bosses or co-workers who want to extort something from them.

Toxic bosses often guilt-trip you into staying or doing numerous favors for them. They shower you with compliments to soften you up before they hook you with guilt.

While it might not be that extreme, there’s a lot of passive-aggressiveness, especially from professional gaslighters. You may unconsciously carry the burden of not messing up and pleasing them.

If you’ve paid your dues and know your worth, then you can walk away when your workplace becomes unhealthy for your mental health. A similar story from a Redditor was posted, recalling the time his discussion with his boss about changing jobs didn’t go well.

The post was made in the subreddit r/antiwork and was created moments after the chaos occurred. OP expressed his desire to rant about it since he was treated as the bad guy, even though it was because of him that the company he worked for succeeded.

This is the post that OP made

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The boss didn't have the best track record

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The 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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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 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

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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

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

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At least OP knew when to say goodbye to that place

JaneAustinAstronaut

Toxic work environments are everywhere. They also trap you in a loop where your self-worth slowly depreciates.

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OP got out of that thorny business

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For OP’s boss, here’s a question for you

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Or better yet, never mind; we already know how things like these often work

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OP could practically be a partner based on what he did for the company

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They always think you’re wrapped around their little finger after giving you the bare minimum as if it’s the biggest gift

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And sometimes they give you more work for the same pay since they think you’ll do it anyway

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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

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This is why it is important to discuss your work experience with others; sometimes you don’t even realize that you’re missing out

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The CEO didn’t even try to match OP’s other offer, even though he did more for them

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I wish bosses were like this and wouldn’t resent you for taking care of yourself

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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.