Imagine being the manager of a construction company at just 28 years old, only to have your authority undermined by a friend of your father's who's twice your age. That's exactly what happened to one young man, who was left with no choice but to fire the older employee after he pretended to be the manager. Let's dive into this drama-filled story and see if our protagonist overreacted or was justified in his actions. 😬

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The Great Manager Impersonation
Our young manager found himself in a sticky situation when he discovered his father's friend, an older employee, had been impersonating him and making decisions on his behalf. After confronting the imposter, who didn't even deny his actions and claimed he knew better, the manager fired him on the spot. Now, he's left wondering if he overreacted or if his decision was justified. 🤔 Let's see what the internet has to say about this dramatic turn of events...
NTA for firing dad's friend who undermined authority and committed fraud.

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Firing publicly may not be ideal but NTA for firing him 😂

JackNotName | JackNotName
Fired employee was a liability and a time bomb 😲

CrazyCalYa | CrazyCalYa
Impersonating a colleague can cost you your job 😲

Langstarr | Langstarr
Business coup attempt fails, commenters find culprit's appearance humorous 😂

Chortney | Chortney
NTA. Commenters speculate on fired employee's true motives 🤔

sabreyna | sabreyna
Firing in front of staff and client was unprofessional, ESH. 😲

highwaygirl2004 | highwaygirl2004
Engaging response to NTA comment with humorous reply.

Clarity4me | Clarity4me
Ageism in the workplace? NTA manager faces tough challenges 😕

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Commenter supports firing of impersonator, calls company 'inept' 😱

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Commenter called out for lack of paragraphs 😂

TatianaAlena | TatianaAlena
Employee impersonates manager, gets fired. NTA wins.

SelfawareAimBot | SelfawareAimBot
Firing in public: YTA. But NTA for not tolerating insubordination. 😕

bagn1t | bagn1t
Following the chain of command is crucial in any workplace 💪

PieckIsExactlyRight | PieckIsExactlyRight
Client confusion or intentional impersonation? INFO needed 🤔

Virulencer | Virulencer
NTA, but communication with parents could have been better 👍

twopinkgiraffes | twopinkgiraffes
NTA. Manager has right to fire for impersonation. Victim-blaming rebutted.

Bangbangsmashsmash | Bangbangsmashsmash
NTA for firing dad's friend; parents may come around 😊

Vagrant123 | Vagrant123
Firing dad's friend for impersonation was justified. NTA 👍

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Good management involves giving employees a chance to improve behavior. ESH.

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Taking charge and making the right call 💪

smut_bot | smut_bot
Standing up to family friends is tough but necessary 💪

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NTA takes action against unprofessional behavior, faces false allegations. 😔

BlockEightIndustries | BlockEightIndustries
Firing in front of everyone was an a**hole move 🤬

SpareStrawberry | SpareStrawberry
NTA. Commenter supports the manager's decision and explains why.

Paratrooper_19D | Paratrooper_19D
Firing done publicly, but commenters agree ESH for impersonation.

Smug010 | Smug010
ESH, but a learning opportunity for the young manager 👍

DudeTookMyUser | DudeTookMyUser
NTA poster gets feedback on public firing and client relations 🤔

vryuncreative | vryuncreative
"Ok Boomer" joke missed, but firing dad's friend worth it. 😂

shygirlshouts | shygirlshouts
Manager fires dad's friend for impersonating him. NTA wins.

adammaxis | adammaxis
Fired dad's friend for impersonating him. NTA. 😎

Geminiyes | Geminiyes
Commenter supports manager's decision to fire dad's friend.

NoirAmour | NoirAmour
Don't let anyone disrespect you, even if they know your parents 💪

stunning-stasis | stunning-stasis
ESH but firing was deserved for impersonating the manager 😒

jaywinner | jaywinner
Boomer gets the boot 👢

consolepeasent321 | consolepeasent321
Supportive reply encourages OP to stand up to family business.

Main_olo | Main_olo
A young manager reflects on possible reasons for disrespect from employees 🤔

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Female boss fires entitled white man. 💪

BadAssBlanketKnitter | BadAssBlanketKnitter
Firing in public? ESH. Effective leaders praise in public, reprimand privately 🙏

chriscmyer | chriscmyer
Commenter agrees with NTA verdict, advises on firing privately 👍

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Firing in anger makes you TA, now friends think so 😕

Capital_8 | Capital_8
Impersonating a manager could have ruined the company. NTA 👍

deadlyhausfrau | deadlyhausfrau
Client expresses disapproval of manager's actions and questions his reasoning.

Francesca_N_Furter | Francesca_N_Furter
Firing in front of client = risky move 😱

StanielBlorch | StanielBlorch
Preserving company reputation: NTA for firing dad's friend impersonator 👍

DarkElla30 | DarkElla30
Doubts raised on firing due to ageism, possible toxic behavior 🤔

Rottsnottots | Rottsnottots
Age is just a number. Good on you for standing up! 💪

ladyraven13 | ladyraven13
Comment on spelling sparks no replies 😕

redfox981 | redfox981
Firing dad's friend? NTA! Don't mess with the boss 😎

MacTavish14 | MacTavish14
Firing in private is a must. ESH for public humiliation 🤷♂️

melanion90 | melanion90
Impersonator fired, commenter approves. Parents side with impersonator? 🤔

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Setting boundaries with family friends in business 👍

Viperbunny | Viperbunny
Missed opportunity for 'Assistant to the Regional Manager' jokes 😂

Murphy649 | Murphy649
Terminating dad's friend was justified but firing was insensitive 😔

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