'They thought I was useless [but] within a week, they were frantically trying to get me to help them': Overworked employee quits his job after being disregarded for months; company scrambles, then retaliates with a baseless lawsuit

Unrequited love is the second-most devastating feeling in human existence. The absolute worst feeling in a person's life is unrequited hard work. Diligent employees with a strong work ethic often get the short end of the stick in their workplace, with countless late nights and at-home data analysis going unnoticed. In this case, OP had picked up the slack in his job, working extra hours and assuming tasks that would help fatten his bosses wallets, but that grind ultimately took a toll on his wellbeing.

After months of his hard work being overlooked, OP decided to start the job hunt, desperate for both a raise and a well-deserved pat-on-the-back. After finding a higher paying job with better company culture, OP gave his boss a one-month notice, giving them ample time to find a replacement and cover the bases of his former position.

When upper management ignored the soon-to-be-vacant position, OP was sidelined for the very last time, watching the company fall apart in his absence. For the full account of this work story that starts with a burnout, leads to a management vacuum, and ends in an audacious law suit attempt. Want more? Check out this story of a librarian who puts a Karen in her place.

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Posted by Jesse Kessenheimer

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