Request To Be A “Team Player” Prompts Employee To Quit And Company To Collapse

Most of us have encountered a difficult manager or two during our professional lives, but some have been less fortunate. In one Reddit user’s case, they weren’t able to avoid a terrible boss.

The Reddit user shared a story of a challenging job in a small town, where they worked tirelessly for a small building materials company. Despite increasing responsibility and long hours, they found a sense of ownership in the job. However, when faced with difficult decisions, the employee had to make a choice that would ultimately lead to a better future.

Find out what happened when the author asked for a pay raise and how it led to a surprising turn of events in the company’s history.

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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.