Two months into new job, employee dares boss to fire him: 'I went into his office and told him...'

A Reddit user recently shared how his “dream offer” turned into a nightmare just two months in. After four steady years at his old company, he thought switching things up would bring excitement. Instead, he found himself trapped in a chaotic family-run business with two micromanaging brothers who treated him like an unpaid intern. What followed feels straight out of an office rom-com gone wrong.

According to the post, the employee joined the new firm full of optimism, only to realise that the place had no structure, no training, and zero professionalism. The bosses—who also happened to be brothers—were described as “crybabies” who couldn’t explain a task properly but still expected perfection. They micromanaged every little thing and berated him daily, making his once-exciting new chapter feel like a nightmare.

Fed up after yet another soul-crushing morning, he walked out of work midway through the day. But instead of quietly quitting, he decided to take a stand. The next morning, he marched into his boss’s office and laid it all out: if they disrespected him again or talked down to him like he was clueless, he’d go home—permanently. He made it clear that they could either treat him like a professional adult or fire him on the spot.

Surprisingly, the boss, who usually had no shortage of criticism, backed down after trying (and failing) to justify his behaviour. “Feels good,” the Redditor admitted, clearly proud of standing his ground. He also clarified that he isn’t American and doesn’t plan to stay with the company for long. In fact, he’s already looking for a new job and says he wouldn’t mind being fired—especially if it spares him the daily drama and helps him dodge unemployment penalties.

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Many users applauded the employee for standing his ground, saying it takes courage to push back against bullies who rely on politeness to get away with bad behaviour. Some urged him to keep that same energy for as long as he stays there, advising that if the bosses act up again, he should simply walk away.

Others found humour in the situation, pointing out that when a boss constantly micromanages and still doesn’t get the results they want, it’s basically a reflection of their own incompetence. A few people chimed in with similar experiences, warning that working for family-run companies can be a nightmare, with unprofessional relatives holding all the authority.

One user sympathised but noted that part of them hoped to get fired in such cases, since it’s easier to claim unemployment benefits than if you quit voluntarily. Another mentioned that once you’ve decided to leave a toxic workplace, it can actually be fun—you can finally be honest, speak up without fear, and remind your employer that even if they fire you, they’ll still have to pay what you’re owed and scramble to find your replacement.