Owner wrongfully suspends top server, then regrets it when the restaurant falls apart and server refuses to come back early: 'I had the best week off of my life'

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  • "AITJ for refusing to help my job when they were short staffed after they suspended me unfairly?"

    Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - I work at a restaurant and Ive been there for almost three years now. Im not trying to brag but I am genuinely their best server.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - Im never late | always pick up extra shifts when needed and I consistently get the best reviews.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - Some of our google reviews literally mention me by name. Management knows this and has told me multiple times how much they rely on me.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - A couple weeks ago I asked my manager on a Monday night if I could have my Tuesday morning shift covered.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - He said no problem because a new girl was coming in to train and there would be plenty of coverage for what was usually a slow lunch anyway.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - I said cool and went about my night. Tuesday afternoon I get a text from the owner asking why I didnt show up.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - I explained exactly what my manager told me and he said the new girl doesnt count as a real server yet and that I was responsible for finding an actual server to cover.
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  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - So in his eyes I just no showed. He suspended me for a week. I was pretty annoyed because I did everything right.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - I asked my manager and got approval. But I wasnt going to argue with someone who clearly already made up his mind so I just said alright boss see you in a week.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - And then I had the best week of my life. I slept in every day watched movies played disc golf hung out with my girlfriend and friends.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - No alarm no stress no rude customers. It was genuinely the most relaxed Ive felt in years.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - Then Friday night rolls around and my phone rings. Its the owner. Theyre completely slammed and short staffed.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - Apparently they were so desperate they had dishwashers trying to take tables. He asked if I could come in Friday night Saturday night and Sunday morning.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - While I was still suspended. I told him I hadnt learned my lesson yet and couldnt possibly come in.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - He got quiet and said hed figure it out. When I came back the following week everyone was super nice to me.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - Still are actually. No one has said anything about the suspension and the owner has been weirdly polite ever since.
  • Consistent_Ebb_4269 https://www.reddit.com/r/AmITheJerk/comments/1qhvo4y/aitj_for_refusing_to_help_my_job_when_they_were/ - AITJ for not coming in when they asked
  • Tiny_Note8134 You were suspended. That means you dont work there that week. You did exactly what suspension means and hes mad because he thought hed punish you and still have you available when convenient. Thats not how it works
  • SmokeStatus 1593 He thought it would be a slow week and he could trim payroll.
  • Dependent-Union4802 I haven't learned my lesson yet! Perfect response
  • Adelucas Start looking for another job. Good servers are hard to come by, and if you are as good as you say you'll never have to search hard.
  • Evening Delay_1856 Heavens no, you're NTJ. That man cost you a week's wages. He's the jerk. You put it to him perfectly. Evidently HE has learned the lesson, though... If he wanted to blame somebody, he should have blamed the manager. What does he have a manager for if what the manager says doesn't count? He's lucky that you didn't go find another job during your suspension.
  • Puddin Tamename You were good to yourself so definitely not an AJ.
  • Ntj. userannon720 U need to learn ur lesson and so did your boss. Fafo. Good on you.
  • TruePut3227 No way, you were not in the wrong at all. its so frustrating when management changes their mind and expects you to know without any communication.. good for you for standing your ground

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