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It’s bad enough that the average employee's salary has not kept pace with inflation in recent years. On top of that stress, many people also have to deal with a boss who makes their life a living hell.
It’s why reading stories of evil managers getting their much-deserved comeuppance can be quite satisfying, and here are some examples. Most of these come from different Reddit users who’ve endured a miserable time under a horrible supervisor.
If this is something you’ve likewise experienced, these stories should be an enjoyable read for you.
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Disgruntled employees tend to lump all toxic bosses into one type of evil, and understandably so. But according to executive coach Manzar Bashir, there are actually four different archetypes: the authoritarian, the bully, the manipulator, and the narcissist.
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In his Forbes article, Bashir gave brief descriptions of each type. The authoritarian, he says, is the boss who creates a fear-based environment through micromanagement and demands of unquestioning obedience. The bully boss is the type who targets specific individuals, making them constantly feel threatened.
The manipulator uses deceit and office politics to advance their agenda, playing mind games and even pitting employees against each other. Finally, the narcissistic boss takes credit for their subordinates’ work while dismissing others’ contributions.
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Jeff White 5 hours ago
I asked for 5x what I was paid. They were so desperate that I got of couple of weeks of work at that 5x rate.
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BeesEelsAndPups 29 minutes ago
I spent 15 minutes trying to figure out what a Thai budge was before I realized this was a typo.
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BeesEelsAndPups 22 minutes ago
I've been on both ends of this, sort of. I had a horrible boss who applied for a job at a company I had moved to. The company saw that we both worked together, so they asked me about him, and I did not hold back. They didn't call him in. On the other side of it, I had an intern working for me when I was in my late 20s. He told me about his idea to start his own company. At the time I thought it was kinda dumb, but I also was smart enough to know that I don't know everything, so I just told him "yeah man, you should go for it". I jokingly added "just don't forget us little guys when you get rich". 10 years later he reached out to me and asked if I was interested in joining as a lead engineer. He had grown his company to 1500 employees. I told him I was really happy at my current position, but I was super proud of him. Shows it pays dividends to be kind to people, and you aren't as smart as you think you are. He sold the company for about $100 million, and is retired at 40.
It goes without saying that toxic bosses significantly impact their employees’ health and well-being. According to organizational psychologist Dr. Ella Washington, such an environment can lead to feelings of insecurity, instability, and mental unwellness.
“Toxic leaders contribute to an environment where an employee doesn’t see the best in themselves, feels inadequate, or has unrealistic expectations placed upon them— such as working until they burn out,” Dr. Washington said in an interview with Verywell Mind.
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Sarah Belt 3 hours ago
TIL that an Australian pension system is called "superannuation." Neat! I <3 BP!
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BeesEelsAndPups 19 minutes ago
Good for you and all, but having worked in China too, I can guess nothing came of this. The local government offices will just take a bribe from the local company, and they'll give the foreign workers the run-around.
Many bosses see no wrong in micromanaging their employees. For them, it’s a way to show “hands-on leadership.” But according to experts like licensed psychologist Dr. Jolie Silva, it does more harm than they perceive.
“Micromanaging can be considered a toxic behavior in leaders and often gives employees the impression that they are not trusted, reliable, or proficient at their job,” she said.
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Sarah Belt 3 hours ago
It's not a leaving bonus. It's money he was attempting to steal from you
As satisfying as it is to read about, it’s not always a good idea to get even with a horrible boss. Instead, Bashir urges focusing on personal growth and career development, maintaining a positive mindset, and protecting oneself.
“Your worth and potential extend far beyond the toxic confines of difficult leadership, so take charge, believe in yourself, and create a brighter future,” he wrote.
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Lady Eowyn 1 hour ago
I've never heard of a USB drive with scented oil. I like stuff that's unscented.
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Sarah Belt 3 hours ago
It being Walmart, I'm surprised they didn't cancel OP's accrued PTO when they were fired.
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Geoffrey Scott 1 hour ago
Our boss at our auto mfg plant took all the chairs we used during line gaps after we cleaned and tidied up. Me and a dude went upstairs where their offices were during a meeting up front and removed all the chairs from the office. Somehow they ended up in the top rack in the warehouse, and 'magically' reappeared when we got our line chairs back(union shop).
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Geoffrey Scott 1 hour ago
Isn't it odd that if YOU falsify documents you get fired, but if THEY do it, it's "not a big deal".
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Robert Cosgrove 15 minutes ago
'On mute, lay down next to my laptop', 'I overslept' and then got a job at a 'more professional company' !!
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What do you think ?
Sarah Belt 2 hours ago
I wish folks provided more context. A bunch of these just read like the OPs are the bullies.
Sarah Belt 2 hours ago
I wish folks provided more context. A bunch of these just read like the OPs are the bullies.
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