My Boss Tried to Hijack My Vacation, So I Quit on the Spot – Was I Wrong?
A frustrated employee took to Reddit to share their jaw-dropping story, and the internet is eating it up. The post, titled “AITA for quitting on the spot when my boss tried to hijack my vacation?”, quickly went viral.
Here’s how it all went down:
The Vacation Plan of a Lifetime
The OP (original poster) had been working tirelessly in a high-stress job for two years straight, rarely taking any time off. Finally, after careful planning, they booked a two-week solo trip to a tropical paradise.
“I was exhausted,” OP wrote. “I worked overtime constantly and never complained. This vacation was the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Everything was set. Tickets? Booked. Hotel? Paid for. Out-of-office email? Locked and loaded.
The Boss’s Insane Request
Just as OP was about to leave, their boss, whom they described as a “walking red flag in a power suit,” called them into their office.
“Hey,” the boss started casually, “I just had a brilliant idea! What if I joined you on your trip?”
Wait… what?
The boss continued: “I’ve been meaning to take some time off, and this would be a great opportunity to bond outside of work.”
OP thought it was a joke. It was not.
“He even suggested we ‘split the costs’ on my fully paid vacation,” OP added. “It was the most bizarre power move I’d ever seen.”
“No” Wasn’t an Acceptable Answer
When OP politely declined (because, you know, boundaries exist), their boss’s response was pure manipulation.
“I thought you were a team player,” the boss said, shaking his head in disappointment. “This could be a great networking opportunity for you.”
That’s when it hit OP: This guy actually believes I want to spend my hard-earned vacation kissing up to him.
The Ultimate Mic Drop Moment
Realizing the situation was beyond saving, OP made a bold decision.
“I told him I wasn’t interested and that I’d be taking my vacation alone.”
The boss huffed and said, “Well, maybe we need to reevaluate your dedication to this company.”
So OP did just that.
“I took my resignation letter out of my bag (I had a feeling I’d need it someday) and placed it on his desk.”
And just like that, they walked out.
“I figured, if my boss can’t respect my personal time, he doesn’t deserve my work ethic either.”
The Internet Weighs In
Reddit wasted no time in rallying behind OP. Here’s what people had to say:
The “RUN” Comment
NTA (NTA), one user wrote. “The fact that you even had a resignation letter READY tells me you already knew this guy was bad news. GOOD CALL.”
The Gaslighting Boss Theory
Another person chimed in: “This was a power move. He wanted to show you that he controlled your time. I guarantee if you had let him come, he would’ve pulled rank on you the entire trip.”
The “Corporate Nightmare” Perspective
“I had a boss like this once,” someone shared. “She invited herself to my wedding and then complained about how ‘tacky’ it was. Some people really think being in charge means invading every part of your life.”
The “Justice Served” Ending
One comment that got thousands of upvotes simply said: “The only thing better than this story would be an update that your former company fell apart without you. Good for you, OP!”
Was OP in the Right?
Would you have done the same? Or would you have played it cool, gone on vacation, and THEN quit? Let us know in the comments!
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