Awful Boss Demands Employees Work 9 Hour Shifts When Max Is 8, Says It's A "Privilege" To Leave When Shift Ends

Some bosses seem to think labor laws are just suggestions, and one worker (u/trabuco18) has a story that proves just how far they’ll push it.

After consistently being pressured into working beyond the legal limit, this employee was stunned to hear their manager refer to simply leaving at the scheduled end of their shift as a “privilege.”

Apparently, being forced to stay late, work extra hours, and even show up on weekends wasn’t enough—the toxic micromanager wanted them to feel guilty for respecting their own time.

The situation reached a breaking point when the horrible boss pressured them into making a promise they couldn’t refuse, ensuring that their so-called “privilege” of clocking out on time wouldn’t happen again.

It’s a frustrating glimpse into toxic workplace culture, where boundaries don’t seem to exist, and workers are expected to sacrifice their personal lives for the sake of the job.

The employee vented their frustrations on Reddit — keep going for the full story and the top replies from commenters.