For most employees, being underpaid can seem like an inconceivable challenge. It can be frustrating to work extra hours, put in more effort, and not get paid fairly. Unfortunately, this occurred to one woman who found that her boss was not paying her fairly. But instead of staying quiet about it, she decided to do something and speak to her manager about it. Her tale is a crucial reminder that championing yourself can lead to guilt and justice, even when confronted with an intimidating opponent.
She Seemed Like a Great Boss at First
The employee went to work for this woman and gave it her all. So much so the boss considered the employee her right-hand woman.
“I got a promotion to manager, and things were looking up. She paid me pretty well (or so I thought), and I was content.”
Her Boss Was Becoming Increasingly Greedy
The employee had worked for the woman for four years, and in that time, the boss’s true colors began to show.
“We earned money based on commission. Except for [the] front desk workers, they got paid hourly.”
She Deliberately Didn’t Submit Her Payroll, Then Blamed It on Her Accountant
She then started paying her staff with checks, with no evidence as to how the wages had been calculated.
“Many times, I noticed my paychecks were short. I would do the math and inquire with her. She would always blame the accountant, I would then ask to speak with her accountant.”
There Was Always Some Excuse as to Why the Accountant Wasn’t Available
As the employee’s lost income began to rack up, enough was enough.
“One of the last times that really rubbed me wrong, she owed me like $2k and said that it had been split between two payroll periods.”
She Tried to Meet With Her Boss to Discuss the Situation, Which Her Boss Refused
After her boss kept blowing her off, the employee quit the company and started working for herself – and quickly became successful.
“I thought the least she would do was give me a bouquet of flowers on my last day of work because I had been her longest-standing employee of all time.”
Her Business Is Officially Shutting Down
It’s been over a year, and the former employee’s business is booming while her former boss’s company is going into administration.
“That is my revenge. Leaving, getting successful on my own, and now her workers are coming to work for me.”
Her Former Boss Has Come Sniffing Around
The former employee eventually got her money back, and her former boss got reported to the labor board.
“She gave her employees a 30-day notice of the company shutting down. And now they’re asking ME for employment.”
She Can Forget It.
The former employee’s previous boss keeps trying to make contact with her on all her social media channels, but she has no interest in being pals.
“It sounds like she may want to work for me but I don’t trust her at all. There’s a lot more that went on behind closed doors.”
She Knew Too Much
The former employee knows a lot of what went on behind closed doors, and her former boss never thought her wing-woman would decamp for greener pastures.
“Basically, I knew too much. She thought I’d never leave. Now I’m building my own empire.”
Success Is the Best Form of Revenge
So, the former employee got her own back by creating her own success – karma-free comeuppance!
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