Young Manager Fires Dad’s Friend for Impersonating Him

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.

Meet the Young Manager

Dad’s Friend Joins the Company

Trouble from the Start

The Turning Point

The Big Reveal

Client Confirms the Deception

Confronting the Imposter

Fired on the Spot

Questioning the Decision

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.

Firing publicly may not be ideal but NTA for firing him

Fired employee was a liability and a time bomb

Impersonating a colleague can cost you your job

Business coup attempt fails, commenters find culprit’s appearance humorous

NTA. Commenters speculate on fired employee’s true motives

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

Engaging response to NTA comment with humorous reply.

Ageism in the workplace? NTA manager faces tough challenges

Commenter supports firing of impersonator, calls company ‘inept’

Commenter called out for lack of paragraphs

Employee impersonates manager, gets fired. NTA wins.

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

Following the chain of command is crucial in any workplace

Client confusion or intentional impersonation? INFO needed

NTA, but communication with parents could have been better

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

NTA for firing dad’s friend; parents may come around

Firing dad’s friend for impersonation was justified. NTA

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

Taking charge and making the right call

Standing up to family friends is tough but necessary

NTA takes action against unprofessional behavior, faces false allegations.

Firing in front of everyone was an a**hole move

NTA. Commenter supports the manager’s decision and explains why.

Firing done publicly, but commenters agree ESH for impersonation.

ESH, but a learning opportunity for the young manager

NTA poster gets feedback on public firing and client relations

“Ok Boomer” joke missed, but firing dad’s friend worth it.

Manager fires dad’s friend for impersonating him. NTA wins.

Fired dad’s friend for impersonating him. NTA.

Commenter supports manager’s decision to fire dad’s friend.

Don’t let anyone disrespect you, even if they know your parents

ESH but firing was deserved for impersonating the manager

Boomer gets the boot

Supportive reply encourages OP to stand up to family business.

A young manager reflects on possible reasons for disrespect from employees

Female boss fires entitled white man.

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

Commenter agrees with NTA verdict, advises on firing privately

Firing in anger makes you TA, now friends think so

Impersonating a manager could have ruined the company. NTA

Client expresses disapproval of manager’s actions and questions his reasoning.

Firing in front of client = risky move

Preserving company reputation: NTA for firing dad’s friend impersonator

Doubts raised on firing due to ageism, possible toxic behavior

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

Comment on spelling sparks no replies

Firing dad’s friend? NTA! Don’t mess with the boss

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

Impersonator fired, commenter approves. Parents side with impersonator?

Setting boundaries with family friends in business

Missed opportunity for ‘Assistant to the Regional Manager’ jokes

Terminating dad’s friend was justified but firing was insensitive