Employee Strikes Back: ‘It’s Just Business’ ‍♂️

We’ve all been there – working hard and expecting a well-deserved raise, only to be told it’s ‘just business’ when our expectations aren’t met. One hardworking employee found themselves in this exact situation, but little did their old boss know, the tables were about to turn. After leaving for a better opportunity, this employee’s actions left their old boss fuming and their former company in a precarious position.

The Small Company Dream

The New Owner’s Approach

Asking for a Raise

“Just Business, No Hard Feelings”

A New Opportunity Arises

Taking the Leap

The Final Week

Evaluating the Old Contract

The Unfortunate Outcome

Old Boss’s Accusations

The Epic Response

The Aftermath

Was It Really Just Business? ‍♂️

After leaving their old job for a better opportunity, our protagonist found themselves in a position to evaluate their previous company’s contract with their new employer. When the contract wasn’t renewed, their old boss was furious, accusing them of sabotage. The employee’s response? “Just business, no hard feelings.” But with the potential for layoffs or even closure at their old company, was it really just business, or is there more to the story? Let’s dive into the internet’s top reactions to this juicy tale…

NTA for leaving, but poaching and evaluation request is questionable

Employee solidarity against greedy small business owners

NTA – Loyalty to old company ended with paycheck

No guilt in business, just karma

NTA. Commenter defends new company’s decision, reply offers alternative perspective.

NTA. Losing one client shouldn’t lead to layoffs.

Employee’s NTA comment highlights unfair treatment and broken promises. ‍♂️

Former employee criticizes boss’s poor management and short-sightedness.

Boss played stupid games and won stupid prizes. #ProRevenge

Leaving for a better opportunity, NTA. Business is business ‍♂️

Employees don’t owe anything to their employers. That’s just capitalism.

Keeping good relations is key in business.

Small business owners prioritizing themselves? Tell me more…

You’re in the clear!

No guilt for leaving a company that doesn’t value you

You were just doing your job , NTA

Employees feel unappreciated and employers are oblivious

You made the right move ‍♀️

Making tough business decisions without burning bridges.

NTA: Commenter supports OP’s decision to switch to cheaper options.

Former employee stands up to boss’s bad decisions. #NTA

Making tough decisions based on facts, not personal feelings.

NTA for leaving old job, but be careful not to burn bridges

You did your job, don’t feel guilty

This comment is short and sweet

Former employee shares toxic workplace experience and successful job switch

Cutthroat move to ruin a business, but NTA according to comments.

Standing up for yourself and finding better opportunities.

Leaving a disrespectful boss is just business ‍♂️

Breaking free from non-compete clause, NTA, just business ‍♂️

Agreement and appreciation for the comment. ❤️

A Godfather quote in a business article? Love it!

Ex-boss’s attitude may have caused poor revenues. NTA comment.

Bosses prioritize business over employees. NTA strikes back.

Empowering reminder to prioritize self-worth and boundaries

Envy-inducing revenge on an a**hole boss

NTA, OP passed the boss’s test with flying colors.

Employee stands up for themselves and calls out unfair employers.

Starting a new restaurant after being denied inheritance.

Undervalued employee shares experience and encourages fair pay.

Employee shares great quote on loyalty and fair compensation. NTA.

Employee gets revenge on bad boss, NTA.

Employee stands up for their worth. Shocking, but necessary.

Boss gets what he deserves, NTA.

Boss gets a taste of their own medicine. NTA.

NTA, business is business. ‍♂️

Boss vs Employee: Business decisions or personal feelings?

Former employee stands up to hypocritical boss. NTA

Making tough career choices doesn’t make you an a**hole

Ex-boss gets served: NTA’s pro revenge story in the making

Take control of your career, it’s just business ‍♂️

Fairness in loyalty: the golden rule of business

Not the a**hole. Sometimes it’s just business.

Commenter supports employee’s decision with thumbs up emoji

Gender bias in the workplace. NTA, loyalty double standard.

Honesty is the best policy . Navigating a tough situation.

NTA embraces cutthroat show business with a shrug ‍♂️

Victory! Congrats on winning and being NTA.

Former boss blamed ex-employee for his own business mistakes. NTA.

Employee calls out former boss for mistreating client company employee

No guilt if contract not renewed for business reasons

Business as usual, no a**holes involved. ‍♂️

Putting yourself first in the workplace is just good business

Employee receives support for leaving ex-boss’s mess behind

Perfect response to a boss who fired you early.

Employee stands up for themselves with a ‘not the a**hole’

Employee stands up for themselves with a ‘not the a**hole’

Employee stands up to boss, commenters side with employee

‍♂️ Boss is creepy, but employee is not the a**hole.

Putting yourself first is not selfish.

Unprofessional boss and coworker? NTA for doing your job!

Valuing employees is good business

Don’t take the blame for a company’s failure.

Being good at your job doesn’t excuse others being bad

NTA strikes back with business attitude ‍♂️

Commenter receives no sympathy for job change.