Family business new hire snaps at two brother‑bosses and dares them to fire him after 2 months of nonstop micromanagement and wins as they back down: ‘[They] can either treat me like a respectable adult, or fire me’

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  • dared my boss to fire me

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  • i just started a new job two months ago after working at the same company for about 4years.
  • unfortunately taking the offer was a huge mistake as this place sucks & my two bosses (brothers, its a family company) are the biggest crybabies ive ever come across.
  • they offer no training, no structured processes or guidelines, & one of my bosses not only expects me to deliver perfect results without knowing how to do or explain anything himself, but micromanages & needlessly berates me every day.
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  • yesterday i had enough & left after lunch. this morning i went into his office & told him if he disrespects me again, i will go home.
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  • if he talks to me like i am an idiot, i will go home. he can either manage his expectations & treat me like a respectable adult, or fire me.
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  • he made some ridiculous excuses that i wouldn't accept & eventually backed down. i didn't expect that, honestly.
  • feels good edit: i am not american & i do not plan on staying here longer than necessary.
  • i am looking for a new job & perfectly happy with being fired & avoiding penalties for unemployment benefits
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  • mosesenjoyer Way to stand up for yourself. People like that are cowardly and rely on the politeness of others to get away with being nasty and bossy.
  • OP pripyatprincess thanks! yea, absolutely. im not playing nice anymore
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  • Attygalle It genuinely sucks for you and I feel sorry for you. But... >one of my bosses not only expects me to deliver perfect results, but micromanages & needlessly berates me every day. When you think of it, this combination is hilarious. When a boss is micromanaging and results aren't what they want, that's really a very clear mirror they're looking in.
  • OP pripyatprincess yea for sure, meanwhile we're tasked with reminding them of their dentist appointments bc they can't so much as keep track of their own calendars lol
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  • monotrememories I worked for a family business before. Big mistake! Anyone in a position of authority was a relative and none of them understood professionalism
  • OP pripyatprincess 100%, you get it ... am looking for a new job & will never work for a family business again
  • quietmirth I once told a new coworker who was a half step above me "I know you're used to talking to stupid people all day, but I'm not stupid so stop talking to me like that."
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  • OP pripyatprincess thats funny asf
  • SapphireSire While you won the battle I would guess you're about to lose the war....if he's half as bad as you described, he will need to replace you for someone who doesn't require respect.
  • OP pripyatprincess i was actually hoping he'd fire me so i could apply for unemployment benefits, it's more difficult if you're the one who quits than if they fire you, for whatever reason
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  • jonahtrav Hey man, good on you and it sounds like you got a great plan. Start looking for another job. Don't take any crap and shake the dust off this place quickly when you land that new job.
  • OP pripyatprincess thanks! will be doing that for sure
  • atlgurl Never work for a family business. They treat all non family like crap
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