Starting a new job can be tough, but when your coworkers are making it harder, what do you do? One Reddit user faced this dilemma when two of their coworkers were more interested in leaving early than doing their job. The user, who works on government projects cleaning up disaster sites, had to deal with the consequences of their coworkers’ actions. Despite feeling guilty, the user took action and informed their boss about the situation, which resulted in the firing of the two coworkers. Now, the user is left wondering if they went too far. Read on to find out more about this dramatic workplace scenario.
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Feeling guilty for getting coworkers fired?
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Fired for being lazy? AITA?
A man working on disaster sites as a grapple truck operator is faced with lazy monitors who leave early without getting the job done. His job depends on getting the weight of debris transported and dumped, but the monitors are not present to note the weight. After weeks of frustration, the man reports the monitors, who are then fired. He feels guilty and wonders if he could have handled the situation differently. The fired monitors have been calling him every 5 minutes trying to save their jobs. Do you think he made the right decision? Read on for comments and reactions.
NTA. They committed fraud and got themselves fired. ♀️
NTA for firing the coworkers who stole from the company
NTA, don’t blame yourself for their bad decisions
Fraudulent coworkers get caught: NTA
NTA for reporting theft of time and protecting your job
NTA for exposing fraud.
NTA for getting coworkers fired – it’s the boss’s job to ensure productivity ♀️
You’re in the clear! NTA. Don’t worry about their threats
Standing up for yourself at work, NTA for getting coworkers fired.
Getting coworkers fired? NTA, they get to leave early now ♂️
Taking responsibilities seriously, OP is NTA for firing coworkers.
NTA for reporting coworkers who didn’t do their job
Handling workplace conflict: NTA for following protocol and avoiding drama.
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NTA, but communication could have been better.
Fired coworkers deserved it: NTA
NTA! You did the right thing and protected yourself and others
Reporting coworkers for fraud: NTA, you did the right thing
Standing up for what’s right
Preventing fraud and saving government reimbursement: a hero rises ♂️
Lazy coworkers get what they deserve
NTA for firing coworkers who skipped work. Don’t feel guilty. ♂️
Fired coworkers, targeted friends, make money not friends.
No mercy! NTA fires two coworkers for slacking off.
Lazy coworkers fired for leaving early, NTA
Timecard fudging leads to firing: NTA for consequences
NTA for getting coworkers fired, but handle conflicts directly first
Don’t feel guilty, NTA. They were stealing and affecting you.
Replacing coworkers with a GPS? NTA for sure!
Don’t let bullies get their way, NTA for standing up!
Good riddance! You did the right thing
Unemployed people would happily do the job. NTA
Doing your job and getting rid of slackers , NTA!
NTA for calling out coworkers defrauding government, they got themselves fired
Commenter praises OP as NTA and asks for advice on career change
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NTA for firing incompetent coworkers, stick to your role
Documented misconduct leads to justified firings
Newbie to the rescue! ♂️
Envious of the monitor job, commenter supports firing lazy coworkers
Lazy coworkers fired, NTA for wanting a functional team.
No sympathy for timecard liars. NTA ♀️
Stand up for yourself! NTA, they had it coming.
User suggests saving texts and voicemails in case of threats
You did the right thing Don’t let them guilt trip you.
NTA for firing coworkers? You didn’t, they did ♀️
Don’t be a pushover at work! Stand up for yourself. NTA.
Stand up for what’s right! NTA for taking action.
New job, new problems? NTA for firing coworkers suspected anyway.
Calling out time theft: NTA, firing justified
Great job standing up for yourself and doing the right thing!
You’re in the clear, no need to worry about a**holes
Cutting the dead weight . NTA for taking action.
You did the right thing . Don’t feel guilty!
You’re in the clear NTA, they were bad employees
Commenter seeks evidence of OP being a**hole
No sympathy here: coworkers fired themselves.
NTA for getting coworkers fired for making work harder for you
Protecting the company or overstepping boundaries? NTA says it all.
Taking charge at work NTA for firing incompetent coworkers
You’re not the a**hole, they fired themselves
Standing up for yourself and your company. You did good
Reported lazy coworkers, NTA. Their hurt feelings, their problem. ✌
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Taking action against time thieves! NTA
No traffic control during hurricane clean-up, commenter not at fault
