'I Will Not Be Disrespected Like That': Worker Finds Out New Hire Earns More, Immediately Quits

We've all come to realize that bosses are rarely our true allies. Despite appearing supportive, their main focus is fulfilling tasks and quotas set by higher-ups. Your well-being and pay are often low on their priority list, no matter how much they talk about "company family."

This Reddit user, u/PmZ_Xt, has recently shared their experience in the r/antiwork thread, and oh boy, it has caused quite a stir. So, apparently, the company was promised a promotion once a new position was filled, but the search dragged on for four months. Meanwhile, OP and their boss shoulder the extra responsibilities. When the new hire finally came on board, OP discovered they were making more money. Confronting their manager only revealed the all-too-common truth: companies offer competitive deals to attract new hires, often neglecting fair compensation for existing employees. Thankfully, OP made the wise decision to leave before it was too late.

Here is OP’s full story:

It turns out that for the past 4 months, the company has been searching for someone to take the position that OP currently holds, which would result in OP not getting the promotion that they deserved.

First, they realized they were getting paid the same as a warehouse worker, even though they had more responsibilities and experience.

Later, when the position was finally filled, they discovered the new hire was offered a higher salary. Without any delay, they decided to quit right away.

In the blink of an eye, the post went viral faster than a sneeze in a crowded room, and boy, did it catch everyone's attention! Here are some of the best responses it received:

It comes to the conclusion that staying too long at a job can have consequences.

When the company wants to pay less but wonders why employees are no longer loyal.

Lastly, OP received an influx of supportive comments from other Reddit users who agreed with their choice and encouraged them to find a new and better job.