September 20, 2024 at 11:20 pm

She Told Her Boss She Accepted An Offer At Another Company, So He Fired Her And Won’t Remove Her Name Or Photo From His Website

by Ashley Ashbee

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Sometimes a better opportunity falls into your lap and that’s fantastic!

But the transition to a new job isn’t necessarily all sunshine and rainbows.

It tends to be awkward and stressful and can put a damper on an otherwise exciting time.

See how ugly this employee’s exit was.

AITA For threatening my former boss with legal action

I told my boss that I would accept an offer from another company and stay with his until the end of my contract.

He got mad and said I should have told him sooner.

I told him I gave him plenty of chances but he kept blowing me off.

It only got worse from there.

He then said not to bother finishing my contract and that I was fired.

So I contacted the competitor, told them what was going on, and they said I could start in 2 weeks.

But he is still using my face on his company website to promote his business.

I am also featured in a promotional video on his website.

I asked my new companies’ legal team about it and they said I could probably sue him to get him to take it down if he didn’t do it willingly.

And he’s really digging his heels in.

So I sent my former boss an email requesting that he take all of my likenesses off his company website as I no longer work for him.

He refused and responded with a few choice words regarding my character.

I responded that he left me no choice but to take legal action and that he would be hearing from my lawyer.

AITA?

Here’s what people are saying.

I have no legal comment, but I appreciate this support.

Source: Reddit/AITA

It’s nice when things are this simple. I have a feeling this person won’t give up, though.

Source: Reddit/AITA

Tantrum indeed. How childish. I love the last line.

Source: Reddit/AITA

This was a bit harsh, but I can see why a legal team might not want to be bothered with this.

Source: Reddit/AITA

That’s what I was thinking? Do you sue for both in the same lawsuit?

Source: Reddit/AITA

What a piece of work.

If you liked that story, check out this post about an oblivious CEO who tells a web developer to “act his wage”… and it results in 30% of the workforce being laid off.

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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