Employee forced to work in office with no windows and no coworkers resigns, boss retaliates: 'It's not your job to run your boss' business'

Most of us know that going to work can be a drag. Having to wake up early, get out of bed, put on real people clothes, and make it happen every day is difficult. For most of us, the only reward is a fresh cup of coffee waiting for us on the other side. And hopefully some nice coworkers and a nice clean office. It's the little things that keep us afloat. So when the basics aren't even there, it's no wonder when we walk. 

Sure, the job market is tough, and we will put up with a lot for a paycheck, but there's a line somewhere. Especially in the age of flexible work, our expectations are higher than they once were. And that's a good thing! And if we know our worth then there will always be something waiting on the other side. Employers have to understand that. This one definitely didn't…

Author image for JR Atkinson JR Atkinson
Advertisement

Stay entertained and up to date by following us on Facebook and Instagram!

Tags

salary boss antiwork workplace-stories work stories toxic-workplace toxic boss work coworkers quitting work workplace quitting story quitting toxic-work-environment
Scroll Down For The Next Article

Also From Memebase

The Room is On Fire with These 21 'The Strokes' Memes

The Room is On Fire with These 21 'The Strokes' Memes

Trending Now

55-year-old mom schedules family cruise right before her 30-year-old daughter's grad school graduation, forcing the family to chose which event to attend: 'Many have already said they can't afford both'

55-year-old mom schedules family cruise right before her 30-year-old daughter's grad school graduation, forcing the family to chose which event to attend: 'Many have already said they can't afford both'

01
'Her brother doesn't like me and the feeling is mutual': New dad's brother-in-law asks him to babysit his kid on Father's Day, doesn't understand why he declines

'Her brother doesn't like me and the feeling is mutual': New dad's brother-in-law asks him to babysit his kid on Father's Day, doesn't understand why he declines

02
Aunt contributes $11k to 17-year-old niece's college fund, refuses to give more money when sister spends most of it on her prom: 'Can you spot me $2k just for now?'

Aunt contributes $11k to 17-year-old niece's college fund, refuses to give more money when sister spends most of it on her prom: 'Can you spot me $2k just for now?'

03
Woman refuses her mom’s demands for comfort and a place to stay after her golden-child younger brother, Luke, finally moves out and ghosts their mother, forcing her to face her own favoritism: ‘she’s all alone now and suddenly wants to “reconnect”’

Woman refuses her mom’s demands for comfort and a place to stay after her golden-child younger brother, Luke, finally moves out and ghosts their mother, forcing her to face her own favoritism: ‘she’s all alone now and suddenly wants to “reconnect”’

04
Salaried employee takes a 1hr 18 minute lunch, is docked 2 days of PTO in retaliation: 'There is no specific lunch break time'

Salaried employee takes a 1hr 18 minute lunch, is docked 2 days of PTO in retaliation: 'There is no specific lunch break time'

05
UPDATE: Entitled SIL tells woman she doesn't ‘deserve’ to claim part-ownership over her and her husband's new home due to her lower earnings, parents-in-law reveal their daughter wanted to cash in on her brother's life insurance policy

UPDATE: Entitled SIL tells woman she doesn't ‘deserve’ to claim part-ownership over her and her husband's new home due to her lower earnings, parents-in-law reveal their daughter wanted to cash in on her brother's life insurance policy

06
Advertisement