‘You Want Me to Work More Hours for Less Money?!’ : Employee Get’s $2 Pay Cut as Part of ‘Promotion’ ; She Quits, Writes Up Complaint for HR, Instigating a Multi Meeting Series of Discussions, Leading To Petty Revenge

Getting promoted usually involves some kind of a raise, but in this case, it did not. A woman took to Reddit, shaming her ex-boss, who gave her extra responsibilities, which included working longer hours — for a $2 pay cut. Does it make sense? Of course not. But companies are greedy, what else is new…At the time, the employee didn't question it, because she needed the money. So even though she would technically receive less, she would still be working longer hours, therefore resulting in a bigger paycheck.

After taking the promotion, she decided to work the amount written in her contract, and leave, never to return. Before she left, her boss asked her if she might consider staying, to which she asked if she would still have the pay cut. The short answer was 'Yes'. Fed up, the employee wrote a detailed letter to HR, and several other parties in the institution, explaining the situation. She didn't actually mean for anything to happen — she just wanted to feel heard.

But it resulted nonetheless, in some accidental petty revenge. Scroll down to read the full story. For more, check out this ridiculous Wallstreet Journal Hack — 'Just Skip Breakfast'.

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