After Reporting Workplace Violence And Being Told To Get Tough, Redditor Organizes Minor But Satisfying Act Of Revenge

"Made my boss fly to another city for a show and gave him fake tickets."

Filip

• Published in Interesting
• September 9, 2023

Finding a good job that aligns with one's values and aspirations can be challenging. It is increasingly being heard that the modern work environment has employers who exploit their employees, expecting long hours and demanding tasks without appropriate compensation or respect.

It's happening somewhere in the world at this minute, also. But, as soon as employees recognize the signs of exploitation, they should prioritize their well-being and try to find a better work environment no matter how challenging it could be.

A Reddit user got in this kind of situation, and since they no longer work there, they shared an unpleasant work experience, but the sweet revenge, too. The OP said their ex-boss was exceptionally difficult to work with.

The boss would make the OP work 13-hour shifts without paying them overtime, despite the OP's advanced education. Adding to the hell, the boss would often shout at the OP, sometimes even throwing office equipment at them.

When the OP reported their boss, higher management simply said they needed to be resilient given the demanding nature of the construction industry. The emotional strain was such that the OP often found themselves in tears.

The OP explained their partner regularly received tickets to various events because of volunteer work, and their boss frequently requested tickets for himself and his wife. As the OP was preparing to leave the company, they thought they could use the opportunity for a small revenge.

The OP arranged two tickets to a show but in another city. Their boss didn't mind traveling because it was one of the classical things he loved.

However, the OP slightly changed the ticket details to render them invalid and ensured it wasn't registered under the boss's name. Therefore, when the boss arrived for the performance, he found the tickets useless.

The OP, aware of this likely inconvenience, chose to ignore the flurry of calls from the boss and enjoyed a quiet evening instead.

Here is the OP's story:

The OP explained why their ex-boss was difficult to work with:

The OP said it was very stressful for them:

But, after some time, the OP saw an opportunity for revenge:

The OP gave his boss two invalid tickets and let them travel to another city for nothing:

The OP can still report them for unpaid OT

Usually, anything over 40 hours per a week is OT

A Redditor was curious:

This might be the reason

One Redditor explained he would never accept to work OT

An eye for an eye

Sadly, employees often find themselves in work situations where they are taken advantage of and undervalued. The OP's story proves that many employees tolerate harsh conditions, sometimes bordering on abuse, at the hands of their superiors.

As explained, the OP was not just overworked but emotionally, psychologically, and psychically abused. However, the way the OP handled the situation is a reflection of a desire for justice and empowerment.

It wasn't enough for everything the OP had to go through, but it's still soothing.

Filip