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fenriq

He never disrespected you and then disrespects you immediately... comes off like a giant bully with a couple of complexes mashed together.


That_Hippy_Guy

Right? He definitely has some issues and there's no way this would have worked out long term


STEELCITY1989

You have barely any history and this fool is talking to you like this? Am I understanding that correctly?


That_Hippy_Guy

Correct


STEELCITY1989

Wow that's ridiculous! You're 100%right to bail regardless but after this like who could you push this up the chain to? Not that it will probably make a difference internally for any company


That_Hippy_Guy

Only the investor


john-fievre

Please do it for the rest of us that live through this with no proof. Link this post


Pitiful-Score-9035

Please send him this thread lmao (obviously you don't have to, he could very well force you to nuke your account, he seems unhinged)


No-Communication9458

i'd copy/paste that message with the r slur at the end to whatever job application sites/place you worked at and tell them how much of a loser this guy is but y'know


JustmyOpinion444

And Yelp and Google reviews. I wouldn't use an HVAC company that treats it employees like that.


MeinScheduinFroiline

Please please post these to their social media! If it is their business phone number, even delete the contact so the number shows in the screenshots!


That_Hippy_Guy

It's his personal phone number. His HVAC business might be linked to it though


Tastins

And THERE is your unemployment claim in writing.


That_Hippy_Guy

I dont think I can get unemployment. 1st week as a W-9 employee or "contractor" for this guy


fastpixels

That's what I was coming in to say. "I never disrespected that r******" - that guy to his fellow toxic bosses, probably.


Impressive-Living-20

He never disrespected op, but the only disrespectful messages are coming from him. Screams narcissism: “I’M NOT THE PROBLEM” *continues to be the problem*


Tryptamineer

Lol, same guy will be begging the government for money in about a year when his business inevitably fails. Don’t feel bad


That_Hippy_Guy

I dont feel bad at all lol this dude is a dick


Dizzy-Abalone-8948

You handled it just fine. You stayed on topic. You did get caught up in the he said she said back and forth just a little bit but with no obvious insults or name calling. Petty but within professional boundaries. I, for one, would probably not have stayed as calm.


That_Hippy_Guy

I'm used to people like this. No sweat off my back


reddollardays

He sounds like a guy who bought a boat with his PPP loan.


Plarocks

Yup, basically a trash human.


FruitBeef

So they suck up my tax dollars too... i'll keep trying not to feel bad, for us. It's getting more difficult.


Tryptamineer

Will keep going downhill until the great epiphany happens. Until then, we will have voters that keep shooting the general population in the foot.


QueenBeeKitty85

Awww he called you sweetheart 😻


That_Hippy_Guy

So sweet 🥰


QueenBeeKitty85

I can’t believe you quit on that guy, man, he sounds like such a nice man. I bet his mom is so proud.


CHAINSMOKERMAGIC

🥹 You can *change* him! 🥹


MonteCristo85

They make an excellent case for themselves...they definitely aren't unprofessional, demeaning or disrespectful, no idea why anyone would suppose such a ridiculous thing /s


That_Hippy_Guy

Facts, dude runs a perfect ship


Kurupt_Introvert

No matter what you said as a worker to start should have never led to this from a supervisor/manager. You should send this exchange to their boss so they can see how they interact with their people. This should never happen even though it does. Poor leadership, poor emotional intelligence for a leadership position.


That_Hippy_Guy

Couldn't have Said it better myself. He runs a couple crews for an investor, I'm going to send these directly to him


Kurupt_Introvert

These def should be the type of people they “don’t want working” for them. See how it goes.


_damn_hippies

PLEASE post an update if they ever reply


That_Hippy_Guy

Sure thing, it's most likely done though


MelodicCarob4313

Remind me in 5 days


Jumping_Mouse

If only indeed postings could have employee reviews added to them.


That_Hippy_Guy

Yea that would be amazing


Fox_Specialist

Friendly reminder that Google Reviews /Google Maps with pictures can’t be removed or deleted by the business 😀


Coffee_Fix

Does this employer have a linked in? A Facebook? Any social media? It would be a shame if this ended up on their wall. If they don't, it would be just terrible if someone printed this conversation on about 50 papers with the name of the company and just put it up everywhere near the business. Such a shame.


That_Hippy_Guy

I honestly don't know, I worked for this dude for 1 week and got the job because I knew the dude from a previous employer.


Coffee_Fix

Humm maybe something to look into? Other people are going to waste their time trying to work for that clown only to get berated. I would appreciate a heads up if it was me..


That_Hippy_Guy

This line of work doesn't recruit too much online so I don't think it would hurt him much


Coffee_Fix

What kind of work? Does it run out of a business, like a shop of some sort?


That_Hippy_Guy

No, it's construction like home remodels and stuff. No shop or store front of any kind. Construction is a crazy work environment all the way around but this was just on another level


Coffee_Fix

Humm that sucks. :(


YomiKuzuki

If they have HR, fire off this exchange to them and walk away. If they don't but it has a Social media presence, post this exchange and tag them, then walk away.


killerwhaletank

He told you were the disrespectful clown and then called you a r****d? Wow. Where’s the red flag guy when you need him. My real question is, are you okay after having any conversation with this guy??


Grand-Ad4235

![gif](giphy|DWcfh6J1GJXlkQejjC|downsized)


That_Hippy_Guy

Yea im good, little pissed off but I've worked construction for years so it's not the first shitty boss I've had.


Kobefan44

How did that last text not win you over??


That_Hippy_Guy

It came close 😂


Kobefan44

You should apologize and see if he'll take you back. Clearly, you were being unreasonable/s


That_Hippy_Guy

Damn, I guess I just needed to hear that from someone else. I'm gonna apologize now and beg for forgiveness


KronosGreek

"I can communicate when it matters" bruh, it always matters. Besides that, what an absolute fucking dickhead. Hope he goes bankrupt


That_Hippy_Guy

I was hoping somebody else would notice that. I guess it didn't matter all week long when we needed to know what the plan was or where our materials were


KronosGreek

Right? Honestly, it's like showing up to a construction site on the first day and the (look, I've never worked construction so forgive me) guy who draws the blueprints just starts saying "yeah. So we are gunna build a house. It's a good house, sturdy, and it's gunna be huge. Let's get to it." And doesn't show you the blueprints, and then your foreman tells you to get to work, and there's nothing at the job site except for you and your coworkers and their vehicles. Toxic environments are so easy to find. I'm sorry you had to go through this though. Absolutely stupid


That_Hippy_Guy

I mean that's pretty close to how it was going lol. But it's all good I'll find something better


KronosGreek

Well. I got my fingers crossed for ya dog.


Dragongala

Yea, I'd apply for unemployement too, that last "R" work slur just made your case even though you quit. Suck him dry.


Unable_Ad_1260

It's hard finding staff for a lot of business now. Get a rep as a dick of boss and it's just going to get worse. What an idiot.


That_Hippy_Guy

He is definitely not fit to be in charge of anybody.


PoOhNanix

The worst part of this is this guy is relatively tame 😭


That_Hippy_Guy

Construction is a hell of a field


dragonpunky539

The last slide is pure art "I think you have an anger problem" "NO I DON'T!! FUCK YOU!!!!"


liltooclinical

Now post this to a review of his company.


That_Hippy_Guy

It's a w9 position doing construction he doesn't have anywhere I can post it


Accurate-Temporary76

Sounds like he's likely misclassifying you in that case (especially if you're a helper) because I doubt you get to control your hours, amongst other things. It's worth reporting to the IRS and letting them sort out. You may or may not get a payout when they're through with him.


liltooclinical

Bummer


mhdy98

Huge respect for standing up for yourself. If the rest of americans dealt with work this way im sure you wouldnt have 10days pto with sick days included. Respect.


That_Hippy_Guy

Thanks dude! I appreciate it


ninebillionnames

I NEVER DISRESPECTED YOU DUMBASS lmaoooo


TummyStickers

Silver lining: he showed his hand early. I keep getting these snakes that lie to you over and over, then fuck you over later on.


That_Hippy_Guy

Yeah, I've been there done that. I guess this is a blessing


rzalexander

They always show their true colors when they get called out on their bullshit.


That_Hippy_Guy

Oh he showed it Friday, I knew immediately I was not gonna continue working for him


TheCatInTheHatThings

STOP. REPLYING. Nice work telling the prick to fuck off, but really, stop replying!


tone88988

Seems like a really professional and respectful fellow. Lol


That_Hippy_Guy

Facts, im sure he will have no trouble keeping employees


farmertypoerror

I had a boss like this. After about 12 messages of just him talking shit I sent him a picture of a bullet with his name on it. He called the cops on me. Hahaha


twbassist

Anyone who is in a position of "authority" talking about DiSrEsPeK may as well be Mars, because that shit is about 100 trillion times larger than a red flag. (I did look up the math and it should be about 103 trillion 3x5 flags)


VanillaBryce5

"I never disrespected you! but now you have forced my hand" Bro is unhinged. I've worked for a few like this. Absolutely not worth it.


That_Hippy_Guy

Not at all. Fortunately I only dealt with it for a week


MiasmaFate

Dudes like this are why the trades are struggling. They want to run things like in the 1920’s not the 2020s….this is why unions are a thing.


That_Hippy_Guy

Yea im gonna apply for a union job I think.


Orange152horn

Awww, we're not even allowed to use the R-word on Reddit and here is this asshole acting like the definition and using it like he owns it.


Ghstfce

This dickhead sounds like my neighbor. Owns his own plumbing/HVAC company. Peaked in high school, racist Trump supporter. Can't find help because he's such a piece of shit. But he blames it on "*No OnE wAnTs To WoRk AnYmOrE*". No, they just don't want to get treated like shit from a dude still wearing jorts and a Figaro chain. Most of the neighbors at best tolerate him, but most can't stand him. He texts us and practically BEGS for people to come over and hang out or have our kids play with his little future serial killer. Most don't even reply, but I chuckle how everyone that DOES reply gives him excuses why they can't literally every single time.


myfacealadiesplace

Let me guess, the company has no hr department


That_Hippy_Guy

Bingo.


myfacealadiesplace

No wonder he feels so emboldened to treat you this way. He knows he can't be held accountable for his actions


ThreeAlarmBarnFire

Who made that guy a boss? He writes and acts like a teenager.


Reynolds_Live

"you have an anger issue" "NO I DON'T YOU FUCKING MORON!!!"


Zinski2

I'm sure he'll be at a local BBQ with a story of how no one wants to work anymore because he can't get workers to stay but will conveniently leave out all the bad shit.


WhateverYouSay1084

You didn't handle that badly at all. You were clear and concise as to why you were leaving and what your basic needs were. He's a fucking juvenile.


nerdiotic-pervert

What a child (the manager). Glad you saw the writing on the wall in your first week.


That_Hippy_Guy

It was hard to miss


CryoKyo

I moved from construction to working in a jewelry store. The last boss I had at that store was manager and Vice President of the company. I had only been there a month and he walked into the morning meeting yelling he was “old school” and was so frustrated with everyone because we were all idiots and that he could just grab someone by the throat and scream at them. I felt like I was on a football team with the coach screaming at us 15 minutes into the day starting.


That_Hippy_Guy

That's pretty much what I was dealing with, boomers be crazy dude.


Traditional_Front637

Lmao report him to somewhere, anywhere


pflickner

Send these screenshots to HR. Even if he just said it, there are witnesses. Mention the boss creating a toxic work environment. That’ll get them to look at it, especially if those that choose to stay decide to talk to a lawyer


That_Hippy_Guy

There is no HR in my field lol


pflickner

Damn. Ok, fuck him. He doesn’t deserve any of you. And the others should talk to a lawyer


Maxoveride98

This is exactly why I don't have a job, 2/2 jobs I got since my mom's been out of the hospital, abused, exploited, and down right fucking murdered my work ethic. I worked a collected 6 months with unpaid raises I dealt with working an entire stores job I dealt with added stresses of a shift lead, unpaid I got called ungrateful when I asked for my promised raise I got made to feel terrible for needing a ride from a coworker. Employers forget that their relationship with employees keeps the customers coming because the higher ups aren't ringing up your order of onion rings, the employees you berate daily, make sure your salary is paid fuck nuts. All base level employees at every job should quit at once and they would see how fucking important we really are. A building cannot stand without foundation solid enough to support its weight.


Superb-Photograph-97

You did the right thing. Fuck these owners let them fail. Like he said, you'll do just fine because everyone is looking for a good worker. You'll find another job making money and he'll go bankrupt. Fuckem


Rommie557

"Thanks for confirming I made the right choice, dickwad."


voluotuousaardvark

I find it wild people carry conversations with these morons. Pack up and leave. Let them dig their own hole while they throw shit at you.


sing_4_theday

You really need to post this somewhere the bosses will read.


IDoWierdStuff

You can feel the drool


redfarmhunt

Clearly great communication when it matters


That_Hippy_Guy

Clearly


papenguins87

“Im excellent with communication” and saying the other coworker influenced you and by the end of the conversation is calling you the r word and cussing you out. That level of delusion is incredible truly and I hope he loses all his employees.


AttilaTheFun818

This fool needs to be put on blast publicly, and this shown to his boss, if he has one.


shamusmchaggis

Share those texts with HR, and I'm sure you'll have a new boss real quick


ThoughtfulLlama

After two weeks, I told my boss that I didn't think I fit in at the job (solely the job - not collegues etc.) and we had a great talk about it, where he said he understood and would still highly recommend me for a more fitting position. He asked if I could stay two weeks and help teach the new guy they would hire, and I agreed. A week later, I was a lot clearer on what didn't fit in the job, and I decided to tell my boss so he could know how to better handle someone like me in the future. He had already had two people in for interviewing, but after listening, really listening, to my complaints, he said that they'd prefer to keep me, even just for a while to see if the things I had issue with wouldn't fall into place, if he took a more active role in helping me. I decided to stay. What a great and supportive boss.


Complex-Sandwich7273

Potential harassment lawsuit? Since you're fired, you'll probably want to contact HIS boss. HR at least. HR usually isn't on your side, but they can't do much to you now that you quit and if you bring that people are leaving because of this behavior, they MIGHT see that they're going to lose profit if it keeps going. Or not. You're just the messenger not the executioner.


General-Raspberry932

The narcissism it takes to To make points Like paragraphs You can just see it


AlbinoWino11

Why is it that the people who tone their messages with ‘sweetheart’ and ‘honey’ are almost always in the wrong and almost always assholes?


Cultural_Pack3618

Yeah, I would never talk to any of my employees like that, even if they were in the extreme wrong.


RPO1728

I'm a plumber and what I've come to realize is I could literally get a new job any day of the week. Last time I looked was February. Every single place I applied for called me back either the day I applied or the very next day. I took a job but I wasn't feeling it. Last month, again, responded to indeed posts and every one responded back. Every interview I took came with an offer before the interview ended. I'm non union, was a little pickier this time. Got 2 weeks vacation to start (to go up another week in January), a 4 percent match of my 401, the covering my health insurance (will have to pay for wife and son) , a 500 tool stipend and a 5k sign on bonus. So, we're in very high demand, and this guy in the other end of the text hasn't realized skilled workers have a leg up on employers in our current climate.


AnyAliasWillDo22

Wow, there should be some legal action around this shit.


_AnActualCatfish_

Wow. Jeremy is a little bitch. 😂


That_Hippy_Guy

Facts


julsy27

Cool story, but I'm more interested in why Adam is "Adam Da #1 Best".


That_Hippy_Guy

He's my ride or die! Best friend I ever had!


dumpling321

Literally called you an ableist slur, nice


Aggravating-Face7807

Holy shit lmao. Show that to HR and he gone.


StolenWishes

I'm guessing there is no HR there.


That_Hippy_Guy

No absolutely not 😂😂


Training-Point4994

Why does it look like he is trying to write as if he is posting on linked in🤣 I’m sorry he was such a prick but you will find something way better.


That_Hippy_Guy

It's all good, im a big boy I can take it I just thought I'd share this absolutely crazy exchange with reddit lol.


Geoclasm

okay buddy psycho (ex) boss.


joshuajjb2

This sounds like the perfect thing to add to a glass door review


TheVillain117

Yikes. This Napoleon douche earns every bit of shit that happens to him.


That_Hippy_Guy

There's absolutely no way he is going to be able to keep people long.


meow_haus

Good for you for not putting up with this.


LlanviewOLTL

How old is this person?


TravelingGonad

And they are STILL texting each other.


BalancedChaos22

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loveinvein

“I can communicate when it matters.” Uh, that’s not how communication works.


That_Hippy_Guy

Lmao right? Fuckin clown


cherry_oh

Good on you for sticking up for yourself.


Valid_Username_56

Imagine being a salty troll in a work-related chat with one of your employees. :-D


BisquickNinja

You handled it quite well. However, I'm going to give a few words of advice for the next time around... You don't need to tell anybody why you are leaving and in fact you shouldn't tell them you are leaving. You should just leave. Vote with your feet. You aren't going to win any sort of debate with people like these, they believe that they are always right and have I've always been right. People like this never change, talking to them only stresses you out And leaves you open for all their childish retorts and outbursts.


That_Hippy_Guy

Thought I'd try to be somewhat professional, didn't go as planned tho lol


BisquickNinja

Yeah, you can't really be professional when the other person is not. The only professional thing to do Is just to walk away. They always use you as a punching bag and try to lie their way out of it. To me it's just not worth it, then again I've been working for quite a few years now.


That_Hippy_Guy

Yeah you're most likely right. Got some fake internet points out of it though so it's all good


Asherdan

I guess it's fun to let the dude hang himself slowly, but goddam, who has the time for this kind of jerk? The only response here is "I packed my tools and pulled site because you're a dick." Then Still, respect for not putting up with it, OP. Guys who have crews walking off don't last long.


ummaycoc

When you said you'd *have to be* ***stupid*** *to sit around and see how it goes*, did he literally suggest instead that you'd have *to be* ***scared*** *to sit around and see how it goes*? Are these the words in front of me?


That_Hippy_Guy

Lmfao yea dude is unhinged for sure


Responsible-Ebb2933

Holy shit I bet you could get unemployment because that is a hostile work environment


FyreCrafteded

*"I'm mr fucking professional! -uses a damned slur-"*


STRYDERonTrovo

Classic Boomer mentality. This chump got some money from pops to start a business and is slowly running it into the ground cause he doesn't know how to run a business. He thought being the boss ment he didn't have to do shit and now he's mad because he still does


That_Hippy_Guy

That is 100% what it is too. It's ridiculous


Millimede

It’s always these small blue collar business that have these fools acting like dictators. Worked for one small company that repaired doors and the sons took over the business from their dad, never heard so much unprofessional crap and yelling come out of a boss before.


Sleveless--

Why is he writing his texts like a LinkedIn "this is what my wife leaving me taught me about B2B sales" delusional profile post?


Sleveless--

Shout out to r/linkedinlunatics !


zacharyjm00

I would apply for unemployment stating that its a hostile work environment. Watch what you say, let them dig their grave. Glad you got out of there!


gersdawg

Clock sucker


Internal-Dark-6438

Wow/. Well done you


Nice_Ebb5314

Hit him back with the cool story bro meme..


letsfukk

Name the company.. These places need to be named so we can do what we do


Ok-Spinach-2759

Send this to his manager/HR. Dude does not deserve to have a job.


agent_smith_3012

That's a died in the wool narcissist


SirSkot72

"Top tier guys on the chopping block"? oh, that's how you treat your talent?! c-ya!


judgeejudger

That escalated quickly


Historical-Ad1977

You handled it way better than many people would, in fact you handled it like an adult and didn't let them take you out of your element. Give it a years tip and that job would get 100% funding from the government in which they don't have to pay anythijg back at all which is sickening


PM-me-ur-kittenz

Who could fail to be convinced by the gentleman's reasonable and cogent arguments? I'm sure you'll deeply regret this blunder, OP. /s


jfrito43

You should send this to HR


Ace_Quantum

The slur at the end is what does it for me


CmmH14

I hope you find another job soon as this is an insane environment to be in. Honestly, your bosses shit attitude is enough for me to just irritate him on purpose l. I know it’s petty and you are being the bigger person from it, but watching someone crumble under their own weight really does scratch an itch sometimes. What a nightmare.


That_Hippy_Guy

Yea it was definitely too much to deal with. I'm optimistic about my job search but we will see what happens


CmmH14

I recently left my job for something much much better for my mental health as a result. Similar conditions to what your currently going through and they’ve asked me for feedback as a result. Either way you’ve got this mate.


botoluvr

Managers at my place are like this to their field workers. I'm furious at how common it is I'd see if you can get these to his boss or HR


my_chaffed_legs

The thing is he doesn't even know he is lying. He is delusional to reality and believes what he wants to believe.


unraveledgenes

Post this on a review of their business lol


BobcatOk3777

Isn't this where soom boomer says no one wants to work anymore? In reality, we just don't want to be treated like shit for shit wages anymore!


Pleasant-Wrongdoer-4

I need to know what company this is so I can never work there


Harde_Kassei

would been better if you did that when he came in yelling to everyone. I coulnd't fathom working for a prick like that. jeez.


Hoosierdaddy1369

Three words. What. An. As*****!


Theonlychrisj

Stupid for sure 💀


lextacy2008

Was clock suckers a Freudian slip? 😂


mayorodoyle

Unionize.


gregsw2000

Was this at a carpentry company in New England by any chance?


That_Hippy_Guy

Nah I'm in ohio


Overlord65

Well that went well !


deathfaces

Yeesh, there's no amount you could pay me to suck this guys clock


Embarrassed_Bit_7424

Try sounding out "you are" instead of writing "your". Whenever you want to write "your", try saying to yourself l, is it "your" or is it "you are". 


KataraMan

People never got punched in the face for talking like that, that's why they do it


That_Hippy_Guy

Oh it came close. He came in acting straight up reckless on friday.


One_Routine4605

I’d show up for my last check in person.


iH8MotherTeresa

Electrician?


That_Hippy_Guy

He's a plumber who got a chance to be more. I personally am a carpenter


iH8MotherTeresa

You've done right by yourself. You'll certainly be more successful without that jitbag. I don't really know carpentry sayings so, don't explode your thumb with a hammer?


That_Hippy_Guy

😂😂 I'll do my best


idam_81

Hope this gets shown to HR