Dealing with bosses at the workplace is never easy, and you are likely to be berated from time to time, even if you don't think you're wrong. Sometimes, you might feel so offended that you want to quit your job to find a better one with a sensible boss. In fact, leaving a company might be a great chance for you to secure a more decent place, just like the man in this story.
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Lately, a mechanical engineer named u/the_anecdotist135 has shared his experience to the subreddit r/MaliciousCompliance. He used to work for a startup company, where he was among a few qualified employees and took care of almost everything. His position was only behind his boss, and he did tasks not included in the job description without any extra reward.
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When the entrepreneur planned to upgrade their website to attract more clients, he assigned the project to his nephew, a fresh graduate. However, the result wasn't up to his expectation, so he turned to the poster for help. The Redditor was into UI/UX at the time, so he wanted to give it a try.
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The Reddit user spent most of his time on the website project and finally came up with a potential plan. However, he didn't have time for other responsibilities, so the tasks of a week piled up.
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His boss was discontent when he was slack on his main duties. Though the Reddit user explained that he could handle the backlog quickly, the higher-up didn't think so. He criticized the Redditor for prioritizing his "hobby" over his work.
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The boss said if the poster didn't appreciate his job, he should quit and pursue his hobby for a living. In contrast, the writer felt it was unfair since he was underpaid at this company. He believed his boss knew the backlog wasn't a big deal, but he intentionally used it to "discipline" him.
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The Redditor decided to resign and did exactly what his boss told him. Though the company's owner and other employees tried to persuade him to come back, he was determined to leave.
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It turned out that he had made the right choice. After two years, he is now a competent UI/UX designer in one of the largest corporations in his country. He's secured a decent job with a pay that is three times higher than the amount he got as a mechanical engineer. On the other hand, his old company went bankrupt due to the shortage of qualified people and the pandemic crisis.
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The Redditor even shared what he did for two years to pursue UI/UX as a career. He hoped that his experience was helpful to other people.
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Online people felt happy for the poster since he got what he deserved now. Some also shared their own awful experiences with their higher-ups. They believed bosses often didn't like their most competent workers, and they might do things to make those people unaware of their worth.
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