Fresh out of college and eager to make a name for myself, I landed my first gig at a small, privately owned company. I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to gain experience and climb the corporate ladder faster than I could at a larger firm. But little did I know, my journey would be filled with drama, betrayal, and a boss who just couldn’t let go! Buckle up, because this story is a wild ride!
Fresh Out of College, Ready to Conquer!

New Owner, Same Old Clients

⏰ 18 Months Later, Time for a Raise?

♂️ Boss’s Verdict: Just a Token Raise

Frustration Builds, Revenue Soars

Tough Decision, New Opportunity Awaits

Boss’s Fury: “Ungrateful” and “Left High and Dry”

New Job, New Responsibilities

️♂️ Diligent Evaluation, Better Options Found

Old Boss’s Accusation: “Traitor” and “Spiteful” ️

Former Coworker’s Warning: Layoffs or Closure?

♂️ Just Doing My Job, Right?

From Rising Star to Accused Traitor: A Tale of Corporate Betrayal!
What started as a promising career quickly turned into a rollercoaster of emotions! Our protagonist, a young go-getter, found himself caught between a stingy boss and a lucrative opportunity. When he decided to chase his dreams, all hell broke loose! Accusations of betrayal flew, and the fate of his former company hung in the balance. But was our hero really to blame, or was he just a pawn in the cutthroat game of business? The internet has spoken, and the verdict is in! ️ Get ready for a wild ride filled with drama, betrayal, and a boss who just couldn’t let go!
Ex-worker leaves unappreciative boss, found better options. NTA

NTA. Small companies make excuses but forget the team’s value.

Loyalty ends with last paycheck . New job, new loyalty

New company didn’t renew contract, old boss plays blame game.

Employee shares similar experience with NTA verdict and business success.

Boss’s poor management skills led to ex-employee taking clients ♂️

Boss gets what he deserves in satisfying pro-revenge tale

Took a better job opportunity, did your job accurately. #NTA

Employees don’t owe anything to their employers.

Breaking ties: NTA defends taking clients, suggests better employer relations.

Small business owners prioritize themselves, not surprising ♂️

No need to feel guilty, NTA. Boss needs to grow up

Employers often overlook hardworking employees until they leave

Professionalism at its best! NTA for recommending better options.

You were just doing your job. NTA

NTA – OP made a good decision, boss needs to calm down

Smart move! Leaving sinking ship before it went under

Professional advice on handling a vengeful ex-boss

Former employee shares toxic work experience and finds better opportunity
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No guilt for doing your job well

Making tough decisions based on facts, not personal feelings.

Cutthroat move to take clients, but NTA and legitimate.

Ex-worker not the a**hole for taking clients from ungrateful boss

Congratulations on your new job! NTA for taking clients.

Breaking free from a toxic job? NTA, it’s just business

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

Career comes first! NTA for taking clients and leaving.

Guilt-free exit: a refreshing perspective
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Satisfying revenge against a terrible boss

New boss may have tested ex-worker, NTA response.

No loyalty owed to ungrateful boss. He made his bed

Starting own business after being denied inheritance is NTA

Underpaid worker shares experience of leaving for better pay

“Love your job, not your company.” Boss’s loss, NTA wins

NTA! Ex-worker seeks prorevenge after boss’s mistreatment.
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NTA celebrates the possibility of getting what they’re worth

Ex-worker takes clients after being mistreated by unappreciative boss

Boss loses clients, worker leaves, NTA vs. ungrateful boss
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Former employee receives NTA judgement and boss backlash

No guilt in taking clients with you. NTA

Ex-worker gets revenge on boss, and it’s Reddit-worthy

Taking clients after leaving a job is just business, NTA

Gender bias in the workplace. Is it harder for women?

Honesty is key! NTA for taking clients to new job

Taking high road after boss’s mistake. NTA

Former employee rightfully takes clients after mistreatment by ex-boss

No reason to feel bad for taking clients, NTA

Prioritizing professional interests over loyalty to ex-boss. NTA.

No regrets, move on! NTA in a messy situation.

Boss gets served with The Godfather reference. Perfect response

Seeking a better option. NTA, don’t feel bad.

Boss reaps what he sows as valued employee leaves

Don’t let a toxic boss make you feel guilty.
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Moving on from a toxic workplace brings peace

Prioritizing oneself is key, NTA for taking new opportunity

New employer saved OP from old job’s budget cuts. NTA.

Separating personal and professional relationships is key in business.

Don’t let an employer guilt trip you! NTA

Taking clients may be disloyal, but payment for loyalty is crucial

Prev. boss lost contract fairly; NTA for taking clients.
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Taking clients after being wronged? NTA, it’s business baby

Ex-worker not at fault, boss is TA for raging

Returning the words “it’s just business, nothing personal” back to sender

Money talks! This comment nails the truth about job loyalty

Ex-worker not obligated to help old boss, NTA.
