Boss Gives 16-Year-Old List Of "Life Is Not Fair" Rules On Her First Day Of Work And Has The Internet Debating About It

Whether you've experienced having one or not, we think we're all aware that mean bosses still exist out there. We know it's already 2022, and more and more people are holding others accountable for their actions, which is great, but there are still some who get away with it, especially in the workplace.

One of the reasons why some people still work for bosses that are less than ideal is, of course, money and job availability. Not everyone has the luxury of choosing where to work, so sometimes they have to take what they can get.

Some bosses out there, however, are just being tough because they want to impart a life lesson, and some of them do it well enough that their employees learn. Call it tough love, if you will.

There are some, though, who can go over the line, just like this 16-year-old girl's boss. On her very first day at the job, her boss gave her a list of rules to live by, which didn't sit well with her dad.

The dad posted a photo of the boss's 11-point list that summarizes his views on life on Twitter, sparking a fiery debate online. While many people were understandably just as outraged as the dad because of the 'Boomer' ideas in the list, there were also some who didn't think everything on there was as ridiculous as it first sounded.

Check it out for yourself.

The kid's dad shared the list of rules his 16-year-old's boss gave her, which he thought was horrendous

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The list of rules to live by according to the girl's boss

SupermanPrimeOneMill

Here's a clearer list of the rules

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"Just wait..."

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Is it really unlikely they were always boring? ;)

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Find yourself on your OWN time, lol

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This is actually probably a good one.

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Imagine receiving this set of rules while you're still a teenager

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The dad only shared the list of rules after his daughter left the job to ensure that sharing wouldn't reflect badly on her. He also mentioned that the local retailer she used to work for mostly employs teenagers at pay rates well below the minimum wage.

The reactions the list received from the internet were quite mixed. Some people thought it was well out of touch with modern reality and far from inspirational.

Others pointed out that some of the points were drearily presented but had a realistic view of the tough and harsh realities of life. Then there were others, on the other hand, who shared some of their positive experiences with their first bosses.

Here are some of the best responses.

A lot of people thought the list was just plain ridiculous

garlic_cookie

Okay, boomer.

unspeakable_delights

First & Last

WanderingGreybush

Mr. Jeff Bezos

BlackKhajiit

Somebody doesn't know what it pays to be a VP, and it shows

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Do they even know what dignity is?

GamehengeRanger

W O W

wdjm

Right?

kewfresh22

OOF

PathComplex

Eleven??

PharmDeezNuts_

High on their own supply

feelybear

"I don't coddle my kids, but this? Dis too much."

maimee78

That probably wasn't the manager's goal.

fullmetalmerlin

"I'd make them quit."

laced-and-dangerous

However, some people had very different opinions about it, and some actually agree with the list

passionlessDrone

Okay, boomer.

Tony_Damiano

"Truth" must be subjective

3xtra_basic

Okay, boomer...

bonerwithlegs

Officially Old

Donclat

Ask me about my participation trophy.

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In an interview with Bored Panda, Eddy Ng, the Smith Professor of Equity and Inclusion in Business at Queen's University, highlighted what separates a strong leader from a weak one.

The professor stated that strong leaders always do the right thing; they are moral and principled. They're also empathetic, humble, and genuinely concerned about their employees. Weak bosses, on the other hand, aim to do things that only make them popular.

“The notion of servant leadership is gaining attention in the workplace. Although it is associated with many of the strong leadership traits such as empathy, selflessness, and humility, the focus is on the leader’s propensity to serve (or support) their followers. Servant leaders empower and uplift followers (employees) to motivate and fuel their passion,” the professor said.

“Employees can manage that relationship to achieve work satisfaction. In this instance, employees need to communicate what they need (tools) or work conditions (autonomy) in order for them to perform optimally when working with a controlling boss. Employees need to convey what they can and are able to perform,” he added.

While the world is harsh and the workplace can be pretty tough, we believe the boss could have shared these lessons with his young workers in a better way that wouldn't actually disappoint them more about life or rip out whatever hope they still had left in their bodies. Yes, the world is a tough place, but we think it's better to help kids gain the confidence to deal with this world rather than scare them into it.

What do you think about this?