Ever wonder why the hardest workers often go unnoticed? It's like a toxic work trend where some bosses expect you to make them shine without any recognition or rewards. While things are changing, with more focus on employee well-being, there are still bosses who cling to the old ways. That's why, even when we love our jobs, we have to stand up for our rights sometimes.
So when a boss recently tried to pull a quick one on a union-contracted employee (OP), you better believe he was not having it. This boss attempted to underpay OP for leaving work early, but being known for his diligence, OP stood up for his rights. He didn't back down when he got sent home for a phone slip-up after just three hours of work. And the union contract had OP's back, so he gets paid for the whole day.
This determined employee isn't alone—Reddit users are rallying behind him, sharing their own tales of dealing with workplace toxicity. Scroll down and check out all the juicy details!
The story in detail:
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OP shared a picture of a mail he sent his boss:
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This screams when your boss takes things personally and starts looking for any excuse to fire you:
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When standing up for your rights means standing up to your boss, sometimes silence speaks volumes, as OP gives us an update.
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Many Reddit users came to his support in the comments section. u/nancybell_crewman commented:
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It's sad but true, no one would care for real.
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u/MerkyMouse wrote:
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Meanwhile, u/Flomo420 wrote:
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u/MerkyMouse keeps on their commenting route, breaking down the 90/10 mentality;
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u/garaks_tailor shares their take on the work ratio:
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OP is back and giving us a follow-up post:
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The mail he sent his boss:
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And here’s how Reddit users reacted;
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To which u/Ozymandias0023 replies:
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u/brot_und_spiele said it best:
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What do you think about what happened? Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? Share your experiences and join the conversation in the comment section below!