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'I got blamed': Boss accuses worker of sabotaging the company, worker quits

The burnout from being overworked and from constant exposure to a toxic workplace environment can really creep up on you. One day, you'll think that you're doing fine, under a lot of pressure and stress, but managing it just fine. The next, your composure shatters, and everything you've been enduring hits you like a ton of bricks. Suddenly, you feel the weight of it all. No energy and sinking, you're now struggling to keep your head above the water level of all the tasks you have to complete.

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  • That's surely what this worker was experiencing when experiencing burnout from their demanding job. Their boss noted that they had witnessed this plenty of times before—which should have been a warning sign this wasn't a job they wanted to stay in. But, after some time off, it was back to the grind, and after enduring all the constant communication with their boss, they soon felt the weight of burnout creeping in once again. They started getting blamed for things that weren't their fault, culminating with their boss's accusation that they were sabotaging the company and leading to the worker's resignation.

    See their story below, as shared with Reddit's popular r/antiwork community.

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    I quit today after my boss asked me of I was sabotaging the company So, I've been working at this company since the beginning of this year. I was responsible for training and evaluation of new hires, repairing stuff that's broken, coming up with new creative ideas and making sure that there was reserve and stuff of everything. I know, it's a lot. But that's what I really liked because there was a lot of variation.
    Via u/djeinmein
  • 2
    During the summer I got a burn out from all the work. My boss said 'I like seeing people crash so I know where their limit is. It's a learning experience.' I should have quit then. After three weeks of vacation I felt better so back to work I went. In this job I don't really have free time without getting a message or call about work, because I'm responsible for repairs and know of everything. I didn't enjoy this aspect of the job but I knew it was part of it. All the communication from this job
    Via u/djeinmein
  • 3
    Last week my management made a decicion about wages for our employees, and it kinda backfired because the communication was so bad. For some reason they started blaming me, even though I had nothing to do with the decicion but they could tell I didn't agree with said descision. The employees were taking a stance and didn't want to go to work. Again, I got blamed for this to. My boss communicated with them and everything calmed down, but he was unhappy about the way I handled things and thought i
    Via u/djeinmein
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  • 4
    Next day I have a familygathering and one of the employees didn't show up to work. My boss called me, but it's a saturday and I'm eating so I don't have my phone next to me. He immediately accuses me of sabotaging the company in a group chat that involves all my coworkers.
    Via u/djeinmein
  • 5
    I was so 1. Sure I'm sabotaging a company for which I got a burnout from. Sure I'm sabotaging a company for which I regurarely canceled my plans and went to work instead. Sure, that makes sense. I put so much effort and time in this job. So today I quit. I deserve more respect. Let them figure it out. The immens relief I feel is insane. Imma do my two weeks notice and already have another job lined up. Seeya.
    Via u/djeinmein
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    erikleorgav2 Your situation is somewhat similar to mine. My former employer made me a supervisor 3 years ago, and in 2022 I was in charge of scheduling the work for 3 sides of the company, while doing 2. It was too much work for 1 person. Then my guys started leaving, 1 after another after another. Then, in 2022, we were apparently not profitable enough, despite doing just as much in sales compared to 2021.
    Via u/djeinmein
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  • 7
    By 2023, I was the only trained installer, my boss/company president only showed up a couple of times a week. AND despite doing just about all the work myself, he wasn't happy with how long it was taking. (And the guy he hired to help was a dunce, and after 6 months he still didn't know how to do the work. One of my backup helpers even said to him, "Dude, how long have you been doing this?") On October 13th, I bailed. I've never felt so destroyed physically and mentally. 901 Reply Share
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  • 8
    Thisbymaster These accusations are always confessions. He is sabotaging the company and looking for scapegoats. You are quitting which is what he wants so he can then blame all his failures on you. That excuse will run out soon so he will start blaming someone else. Until your old boss is exposed to someone above him this toxicity will continue. Reply Share 270
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  • 9
    projektako Don't forget to keep receipts. That's borderline harassment and it seems like your boss is such a gem that he's likely to be vindictive and try to ruin your career and/or reputation. Reply Share 239
    Via u/djeinmein
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  • 10
    dsdvbguutres I don't understand the 2-week notice part. 73 Reply Share mrstarkinevrfeelgood Probably needs the money while looking for a new job. 17 Reply Share
    Via u/djeinmein
  • 11
    Overshareisoverkill Yikes! I don't work there and I quit that job, too! 29 Reply Share ●●●
    Via u/djeinmein
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    Sircrusterson You need to not do the 2 weeks. Boss is and you going to make your life deserve better than that 11 Reply Share
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