October 3, 2024 at 10:21 am

He Lost His Job Because He Was Sick, So He Got A Kick Out Of Reporting His Manager And Then Seeing Him Demoted

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: Pexels/Andrea Piacquadio

We’d hate to admit it, but it usually feels good to see someone crash and burn after they have wronged us.

See how this former employee made it happen to his unkind former boss.

Fire me cause I was sick? Have fun making minimum wage.

I was very sick one weekend and couldn’t come in to work.

My boss called me Friday night, telling me I need to come into work Saturday because I missed work the previous week and no call no show prompts automatic termination.

It was a clean break, but he had more work to do.

So I quit because I knew I’d be sacked anyway. But I got back at my old boss for it.

A month prior to my departure, I had taken video and pictures of how bad she had that store running, filthy floors and bathrooms, flies all around the food assembly area, etc.

I sent them to the regional manager and the district manager was fired for incompetence and he was also under fire initially for assault allegations from other store workers.

The results were swift and satisfying.

My store manager demoted all the way down to a basic store associate.

A year later I was eating lunch at a convenience store and my old boss getting reamed out by that store’s manager.

He must have been making minimum wage and I was at almost $20 per hour, so I was satisfied.

Let’s take a look at the comments.

I am glad for you! That’s great.

Source: Reddit/ProRevenge

But he would have been fired anyway…

Source: Reddit/ProRevenge

Wow that’s so toxic. No wonder you are satisfied.

Source: Reddit/ProRevenge

I like to think that this kind of thing encourages people to be kind.

Source: Reddit/ProRevenge

It must be so hard.

Source: Reddit/ProRevenge

There was a lot of profanity in the comments. It must be a personal issue.

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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