People On The Internet Are Impressed By The Response Of An Independent Contractor To An Exploitative Client
The Twitter user also encourages others to stand up for themselves.
People who are tired of the daily nine-to-five job have become independent contractors. There's a greater sense of freedom and flexibility when you become one.
Above all, you are your own boss. Unfortunately, people who are used to traditional employment are not aware of what the setup entails.
Some are fortunate to get clients who provide a comfortable environment where the independent contractor can thrive. However, there are those with unreasonable expectations who impose requirements that are not even stated in the contract.
Sadly, even independent contractors are being taken advantage of. So how do they prevent their clients from going overboard?
One Twitter user may have an answer to this problem. A user by the name of BirdRespecter shared his responses to an exploitative employer who thinks he can boss any employee around.
The person behind the viral tweet is a freelancer who is creating his own PC game and is the sole owner of a hot sauce company.
People were so impressed that the post received about 231K likes and was retweeted more than 24K times. Looking at the thread, you'll see that the experience resonates with many people.
They started sharing their own experiences as well. Now, let's take a look at how BirdRespecter handled the entire situation.
One Twitter user shared his responses to a manager who required him to attend a meeting.
It wasn't required for him to do so. In fact, nothing in his contract states that he should attend those meetings.
Marc van der Chijs (not the actual photo)The post that started it all
BirdRespecterHow the conversation went
BirdRespecter
It's this employer who needs to adjust his ways.
BirdRespecter
The context behind the messages
BirdRespecter
This is accurate.
BirdRespecter
His posts were also shared on Reddit.
BirdRespecter
The people on Twitter are curious about what will happen next.
BirdRespecter
He's been added to lists.
BirdRespecter
The Twitter user didn't expect his post to blow up.
BirdRespecter
Every independent contractor has the power to refuse.
BirdRespecter
The huge takeaway from what happened
BirdRespecter
He's getting job offers too!
BirdRespecter
More people are interested in hiring him.
BirdRespecter
AlexMonson21
Tax fraud committed by employers
jennelikejennay
Another instance of unfair treatment
Stinkie52810949
What 'Please call me' means
TSemanticore
An employer who doesn't understand what freelancing entails
notbeforenoon
What refusing to 'Please call me' felt like
CaliTheHeart
Others are lucky to have an understanding client.
Gramtasm
Exactly.
MegMcA
A short and sweet clapback
NoTixNoLaundry
Intimidation didn't work. And when you think about it, contractors should not be intimidated by such a client.
weinercasanova
Saying no can be satisfying too!
Cpt_Core
Micromanaging much?
daemonite
Middle management is so good at this.
FferrerUdillo
According to the Twitter user, it wasn't the first time he faced such an uncomfortable situation.
He has been an independent contractor for years. Unfortunately, there are working environments where contractors are expected to behave like regular employees.
Caleb (a.k.a. BirdRespecter) also mentioned that managers usually don't know the distinction between the two. He was able to respond in such a manner because of the position he was in.
However, not everyone is in the same situation. If they want to respond to a manager in the same manner, they must be ready to face the consequences, Caleb advises.
