'I worked a full two weeks': Boss refuses to provide W2, denies employee his promised salary, employee sabotages company

Never forget that when it comes to your working agreement, you have to get everything in writing. I'm not one to be cynical about everyone that I work for, but I will always at the very least protect myself, and yes, I have learned this the hard way. This is especially true for jobs where the workload is inconsistent, such as a freelance position. If you want to be promised some semblance of stability with the workflow, you have to lay all your cards on the table from the get-go. It's not that every manager out there is going to manipulate you, but they won't necessarily think about your experience unless you step into the role of being your biggest advocate.

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