Reddit has become a popular platform for individuals to share both positive and negative workplace stories. One such story that gained attention revolves around a surprising interaction between a boss and a recently fired employee. The title is “’Why don’t you go on vacation?’ The surprising conversation with your boss,” in which the person casually discusses a family trip to another continent immediately after firing the employee. said. The boss didn’t stop there, he also asked about the fired employee’s vacation plans. The insensitive exchange left the employee wondering if the boss was unaware of the situation or was purposely trying to make fun of him.
While sharing this post, a user wrote: “I literally got fired by the store owner and in the conversation he said he was going to another continent with his partner and his kids for the summer. ‘Anyway,’ he said. . “What are your plans for the summer, where are you going?” “Um, nowhere?” “Why?? You should go on vacation. You seem very stressed.” You know, I need to go somewhere and relax and be with my kids.” You literally said you would be out of a job within a week. I really don’t know if he was doing something incredibly stupid or if he was just making fun of me. Either way, damn it, man. ”
Several Redditors slammed the boss and shared similar experiences of their own.
Reacting to the post, one user wrote, “They don’t live in the same dimension of reality as we do.”
Another woman said, “At one company, the raises were one year and the bonus was small. My boss asked me what I was going to buy along with it.”
One person suggested, “Why didn’t you just honestly tell your boss, “Maybe you’re not smart, or maybe you just can’t do math in your head?”” I can’t afford it because you fired me, you idiot. ”
“Most types of bosses seem to forget how little they pay their employees and how bad inflation is. My boss recently took a two-week vacation, but… , had the courage to come back and tell us how amazing it was and that we all need to ‘make time’ to go to that special place,” the comment reads.
Another wrote: “People who have been wealthy for many years are suffering from mental disorders that make them disconnected from reality and a danger to those around them.”
The post has received over 2,000 upvotes since it was shared on Reddit.
First published: April 1, 2024, 15:22 IST


