Manager Refuses to Rehire Ex-Employee: Petty Revenge or Justified Decision?

We’ve all had our fair share of workplace drama, but this story takes it to another level. A 33-year-old female senior manager was left in a tough spot when a disgruntled employee resigned, expecting a counteroffer to keep him on board. Instead, she accepted his resignation, and now he’s begging for his job back. Did she make the right call? Let’s dive into the details of this juicy workplace conflict.

The Resignation

The Pay Raise Problem

Bad Reviews and Drama ️

The Anonymous Review ️‍♂️

Minimal Work, Maximum Frustration

The Girlfriend’s Message

The Resignation Backfire

HR’s Response

Begging for His Job Back

The Angry Ex-Employee

A Manager’s Philosophy

A Tough Call: Justified or Over the Line? ‍♀️

In a world where workplace drama is all too common, this senior manager found herself in a pickle when a disgruntled employee resigned, hoping for a counteroffer. Instead, she accepted his resignation and now he’s jobless and fuming. Was her decision justified or too harsh? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Employee asks for pay raise, manager asks for justification. NTA.

Ex-manager receives backlash for not rehiring ex-employee. NTA.

Ex-manager stands by decision to not rehire former employee.

Employee fired for minimal work gets what he deserves

NTA for not rehiring ex-employee who quit for more money. Discussion on professional behavior and harassment.

Standing up for better pay is great, but throwing a tantrum isn’t.

Savage comment shuts down ex-employee’s entitled attitude

Employee asks for more than 2% raise, throws tantrum. NTA?

NTA! Slacking off after talking to manager is a dumb move.

Ex-employee quits over money, manager refuses to rehire. NTA.

Ex-employee gets what he deserves according to commenter

NTA’s comment suggests questionable financial advice from TikTok ‘experts’

Ex-employee’s bad behavior justifies manager’s decision.

Fake resigning a job is playing with fire

Ex-employee’s retaliation backfires, gets what he deserves.

Leaving a job without a backup plan? NTA gets called out

Ex-employee quits, gives ultimatum, loses job: NTA wins.

NTA gets straight to the point with a dash of humor

Ex-employee’s revenge plan fails, manager’s decision justified.

Employee bashes company during raise negotiation, NTA for not rehiring

Ex-employee’s bad attitude and unprofessional girlfriend lead to justified decision.

Ex-employee’s entitlement leads to justified decision.

Ex-employee’s entitled behavior raises red flags for rehiring.

Employee accuses boss of being an a**hole for a pay cut

Employee’s failed bluff leads to justified termination.

Ex-employee gets support from Reddit community. NTA verdict given.

Ex-employee called manager an a**hole, NTA for not rehiring.

Ex-employee’s unprofessional behavior justifies manager’s decision.

Employee mishandles pay dispute, gets fired: NTA or ESH?

Ex-employee gets called out for subpar work, manager is NTA

2% pay raise? That’s comical! But NTA for not rehiring.

Ex-employee bluffed and lost, but 2% raise is not enough

Ex-employee’s entitled behavior backfires. NTA, OP

Employee receives unfair raise despite not being the a-hole

NTA wins by playing stupid games. Petty revenge or justified?

NTA for firing but could improve management style

Employee’s entitlement leads to justified termination.

Ex-employee resigns, regrets, and seeks rehire but is denied. NTA.

Ex-employee’s backhanded ways for a raise justified his firing.

Offered a fair review, resignation likely to be accepted. NTA

Commenter defends manager’s decision after ex-employee’s suicide attempt. ‍♂️

Ex-employee takes a gamble and loses. Manager not responsible.

Manager receives backlash for not rehiring ex-employee. NTA.

Resignation without a backup plan, NTA wins the day.

Annual pay reviews should determine worth, not persuasive arguments.

Debate over salary raises and YTA verdict.

Manager shares experience of not countering employee resignations. NTA.

Ex-employee’s attempt at a ‘please stay’ bonus fails. NTA

Boundaries set for ex-employee seeking job. NTA

NTA. Lesson learned: life is a high-stakes game

Ex-employee’s actions lead to justified decision, NTA

Ex-employee gambled on worth, lost. NTA for not rehiring.

Ex-employee faces consequences for poor choices, NTA.

Former employee’s revenge: justified or petty?

Manager’s decision justified, but avoid discussing employees with their relatives.

Employee’s 2% raise seen as pay cut, company may be at fault.

Ex-employee’s resignation means no responsibility for his actions. NTA

Manager stands up to entitled employee demanding higher pay

Employee burns bridges after not getting desired raise. NTA.

Employee’s power move backfires, NTA for not rehiring.

Ex-employee’s behavior discussed on anti-work subreddit, NTA verdict.

Savage comment shuts down ex-employee’s chances of rehire

Ex-employee throws tantrum, regrets leaving job. NTA.

Senior Manager advises paying out toxic employees to avoid risk

Short and sweet: Employee got what they deserved.

Ex-employee’s behavior resembles a bratty kid. NTA for manager.

Commenter praises decision and uses popular phrase.

Bluff backfires: Ex-employee not rehired. NTA.

Employee’s rebellion led to justified termination. NTA

Employee quits without an offer, manager refuses rehire. NTA.

NTA comment receives no replies. Short and sweet.

Regretful comment receives no sympathy from commenters

Employee raises too low, may lead to more resignations.

Employee not valuable enough for counteroffer, NTA.

Employee resigns, manager refuses rehire. Pay rate devaluation concerns raised.

Smart move! Turning down a job offer for a better future