'He was trying to guilt trip me': Boss throws a hissy fit when their lab technician finds a better job elsewhere, affirming they made the right choice to leave

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Nov 18, 2023 10:00 AM EST

When you've been loyal to a company for a while, it may seem like a betrayal to put in your two week notice. Even though you're following standard resignation protocol, priceless employees are impossible to replace– thus, throwing your ex-boss into a lurch. You may feel a sting of regret for a moment when you break the news, but if your boss throws an all out tantrum against you for making choices that improve your personal life, it makes it a heckuvalot easier to walk away. 

Foraged from the forums of Reddit, our next story shows how a bosses hissy fit only solidified their resigning employees resolve in leaving. Sometimes leaving a clustered mess in your wake is the only way to move on up in the world, and if your boss is going to act like a baby about it, perhaps you've made the wise decision to get out now. Scroll for the full tale of passive aggression, baby-like behavior, and an affirmation for all of you folks thinking about quitting your toxic job. 

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    "That's how a two week notice becomes a to-day notice."
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    r/antiwork. Posted by u/Ddaeng_chick 14 hours ago 2 Gave My Two Notice and Received a Dressing Down Basically the title. I currently work as a lab technician but was given an amazing opportunity to be a Quality Assurance Manager at another lab. Obviously I'm going to take it.
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    Well my current boss was not happy. In a department meeting, in front of everyone he kept making passive aggressive comments towards me. And even insinuated I was smart enough to be a manager. And today
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    he and I had a one on one meeting where he straight up said "how are you going to handle being a a manager when you don't have any supervisory experience?" Every supervisor ever started out with no experience at one point. How am I any different?
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    The meeting went on and it was just him basically scolding me for resigning and not dedicating my life to the company like he had. He asked why I didn't want to stick around and work my way up. I told
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    him why would I stay and wait when I could leave and get the opportunity now? He didn't have a response. He also kept repeating what if I was unhappy or hated the new job. I just told him sometimes you have to take a risk to get a reward.
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    He also at one point mentioned how the company is barely making any money so they really can't offer their employees more money. As if that's going to make me stay? Not sure why he mentioned it unless he was trying to guilt trip me.
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    Long story short, the whole thing was gross and as someone who is almost 30 I haven't been scolded like that in a long time. It put a really bad taste in my mouth. And to end it all he had the audacity to say "if you're not happy you're always welcome back." No thanks!
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    tehjoz 14 hr. ago "Hey, so, in light of your unprofessional behavior in our meeting, I have moved up my last day to today. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors" and then that's it. this guy. He can take solace in his expensive truck, apparently.
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    silvermoonmage7 12 hr. ago That's how a two week notice becomes a to-day notice. 568 Reply Share Jimbeaux Slice 12 hr. ago Has happened more than once for me and honestly enjoy them more than a full two weeks of
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    pushback66 39 min. ago For the next two weeks, you're gonna notice I'm not here
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    Drone30389 14 hr. ago . If not obligated to stay then I'd have just cancelled my two weeks notice and left immediately, citing hostile management. He also at one point mentioned how the company is barely making any money so they really can't offer their employees more money. I wonder how much the owner or executives are earning.
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    VinylHighway · 13 hr. ago People don't quit jobs they quit bosses like that one. He's shown he's a a bad boss, bad manager, and working for a sinking ship.
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    one-man-alone 14 hr. ago "My two weeks notice just became a two minute notice. off, I'm out." Then you stand up and walk out the door and never come back.
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    Anaxamenes 13 hr. ago I feel like a broken record. "If you are going to continue to treat me this way, I can leave immediately. The choice is yours." He doesn't have power over you anymore so place him where appropriate.
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    WookMeUp 13 hr. ago 1, even your boss admitted out loud that the company was a sinking ship. I absolutely enjoyed your responses to his belligerent questions. You're going to make one of a leader.
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    Ddaeng_chick OP. 13 hr. ago Aw thank you. I've had many a crappy manager and I've made it my goal to not be like them. 42 Reply Share WookMeUp 13 hr. ago You're already doing a fantastic job. It definitely warms the heart knowing that there's people that will have you as their manager. I wish you nothing but the best in your new role. Congratulations!
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    RoapeliusDTrewn. 13 hr. ago "You seem to have a misunderstanding here. You are misunderstanding my two week notice as something you can take for granted when it is, contrary to popular and your beliefs, a privilege, not a requirement. Due to your intolerable, irredeemable entitled attitude and numerous insults toward my person, I hereby revoke said two week notice period.
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    Washedupcynic. 13 hr. ago that. After all that I would have just adjusted my notice, walked out and never looked back. 22 Reply Share Out With TheNew. 12 hr. ago Walk back to desk, email payroll (or person responsible for payroll) of what time they owe you for, collect personal items, log out, leave keycard/keys/whatever on desk and leave.
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    ScaryGarry_SG1 - 13 hr. ago Bless his little heart, he has feelings. "People just work here for money, it's not right."
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    mikraas 12 hr. ago "How are you going to become a manager without any supervisory experience?" I don't know, probably the same way you did.
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    00 Ghstfce 11 hr. ago "Thanks for affirming I made the right decision" Used that on my last boss when he derided me for putting in my notice. Was real fun when instead of being let go immediately after giving notice like everyone else, he begged me to stay the full 2 weeks.
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