‘I Need My Full Paycheck’: Employee Quits After Two Weeks Of Red Flags, Holds Work Phone Hostage Until Boss Pays Agreed Salary

Ah, work. Where would we be without it? Probably a lot happier and with less stress, especially when dealing with nightmare bosses who don’t seem to understand things like basic fairness, agreed-upon paychecks, or even legal paperwork.

In the latest r/AntiWork saga, a social media manager signs on to work for a cosmetic dentist, but what should’ve been a straightforward salary job quickly turns into a paycheck tug-of-war. From shady “you weren’t here every day” excuses to missing paperwork, things go downhill fast. Now the employer is trying to figure out how much to pay, but here’s the kicker: they’re playing games with both the paycheck and the work phone.

If you’ve ever wanted to see how bad bosses can really fumble a simple salary agreement, this one’s for you. It’s a standoff with no clear resolution—yet.


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Nate Armbruster

Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.