Overworked Employee Gets Marched Out of His Office for Working His Proper Hours Instead of Working Overtime

Managers and business owners who exploit their workers have always existed, and it’s nothing new. They are opportunists who take advantage of our need to pay the rent, bills, and feed our families.

However, there comes a point when you simply have to say that enough is enough. This is the story of a man who stood up.

He looked at the charging bull, and the bull blinked. His story is just one of many we can relate to.

The important thing is that he finally understood how valuable he was to the company. Unfortunately, many people don’t, and they endure maltreatment and overworking silently. That is not okay.

OP shared his story hoping it would inspire others to realize their value to their employers and start acting accordingly. If the managers don’t see it, make them see it!

Business owners should view their workers not just as an expense but as a valuable resource and an investment. If they expect employees to care about the company and help it thrive, they also have to give something in return.

Occasional pizza parties and bringing donut baskets to the workplace are simply not enough. Things have to change. And they will if we read carefully and take notes...

Our OP washes tankers like these

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And this is his story

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He was hired as a temp

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But got a permanent position because he was good at his job

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It was a demanding job, so newcomers would often quit after a short time

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And the OP had to work both shifts

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And the workload was increasing...

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OP had to work two shifts and sometimes more

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He caused an accident because he was overworked and tired...

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He continued to work long shifts

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The managers didn't want to listen to him. 'Do what you are hired to do'

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And that's what he did - he punched out after the first shift was over...

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The next morning...

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It turns out that the managers had to work the second shift

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OP realized his position

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And made his stand

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The managers agreed unwillingly...

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OP spent another year at the company, and he was the highest-paid worker in his department...

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People loved what OP did

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People should fight for their rights

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Because the workload was just insane

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Repeat cycle.

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People wished OP a nice vacation

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Managers are idiots

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The bull blinked!

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Truck drivers also commented:

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This is the greatest comment:

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We can almost imagine OP's employers posting job ads and complaining about how nobody wants to work and that it's impossible to find a good worker. And that's the type—they overwork their employees, neglect their demands, and then can't understand why they leave.

So are they just pretending, or are they really so self-absorbed that it makes them oblivious to the world around them? We hope that OP has found a job he likes, one where he won't be treated like a slave who should only work and keep his mouth shut.

Also, we hope he enjoyed his vacation with his kid and girlfriend.