Employee Destroys Business After Boss Cuts His Salary In Half

"Red flags start appearing from the very first minute I arrive," wrote the employee, sharing a jaw-dropping workplace story. In a tale of getting suckered into a massive job with little appreciation, u/technicalviking described the desperate financial burdens that pushed them to take the job. Some companies prey on such situations, knowing they can exploit the desperation of workers willing to endure harsh and ever-changing conditions.

The poor OP found themselves commuting nearly two hours each way, only to discover the poorly run business and encounter numerous red flags along the way. Despite the challenges, the OP eventually moved on from the job with a spectacular exit, leaving their terrible bosses with a mess they couldn't handle. Meanwhile, the OP secured a new job just as their former bosses faced legal action from disgruntled customers. Sweet revenge, indeed!

Read on to discover how OP maliciously complied with their bosses and turned the tables on them.

Here is OP’s full story:

The cast:

The incident occurred in either 2005 or 2006.

A startup company called him and requested a face-to-face interview. With the higher pay in mind, OP accepted the job, and they sealed the deal with a handshake.

OP saw red flags on the very first day of his work but he sat down and get back to work.

It was Monday and the Big Bro came in.

Needing a day off for a special occasion, OP found themselves frustrated by Chad and betrayed by Big Bro.

Chad apologized for yelling at OP and gave him a day off.

Chad hired the third engineer and decided to slash OP's salary in half.

OP did something he had not done since his joining.

OP told Big Bro about the new opportunity.

OP got the offer letter from the new job.

Richard was furious upon learning that OP had found a new job and was planning to leave. After four months, Big Bro texted OP, and they arranged a lunchtime call.

Time files by:

Part 1 of the call.

Part 2 of the call.

The new guy gathered his belongings and quit on the spot.

Part 3, also when customers demanded refunds, and some even took legal action against them, leading to the forced closure of the business.

OP's closing message to fellow software engineers.