#WorkplaceBetrayal #CorporateBackstabbing #RevengeStory #ShuttingDownStore
A few years ago, I got hired on as a General Manager for a small, corporate chain specializing in ice cream. They weren’t doing well as the pandemic had just ended and they needed someone to boost their sales. I was hired on with the promise that once I’d doubled the sales of the store, I’d get a substantial pay raise.
## Broken Promises and Disappointment
I hit that goal five months into the job. During my 6-month evaluation, I was given a small raise, not even half of what I’d been promised. I was told that the store was “still catching up”, so they couldn’t afford the raise they’d previously quoted to me. If the store continued on its upward track, I’d get my raise at my 1-year evaluation.
Yeah, no. 😒
I started looking for other jobs and stopped going above and beyond in my duties. The assistant manager I’d hired noticed and took up the mantle, secretly going to my boss to get my job. After a month, it worked. They were going to demote me and promote her to GM before I quit.
## Taking Matters into My Own Hands
A few months later, a friend sent me a screenshot of a post on Facebook where a girl was warning people not to work at that shop because they won’t pay you. I reached out to her, found out she hadn’t been paid for a week’s worth of work and the GM (my old AM) wouldn’t do anything about it. The corporate number wasn’t publicly listed, but I still had it saved in some emails, so I gave it to her and told her she ought to let corporate know about what’s going on in that store.
The store was shut down by the end of the next week. It was closed for a month before having a grand reopening with new owners and management. I got revenge in a “two birds, one stone,” kind of way. 🤷♀️
# Why I Helped Shut Down the Store
Let me clarify that it wasn’t purely out of revenge that I helped shut down the store. I couldn’t stand by and watch innocent employees being taken advantage of by the new management team. Here are the reasons why I took the actions I did:
## Unfair Treatment of Employees
The new management team, led by my former assistant manager, displayed a pattern of unfair treatment towards employees. This was evident in situations where employees were not being paid for their work, or when their concerns were not being addressed.
## Holding Management Accountable
As someone who had previously held a managerial position at the store, I believed it was important to hold the management team accountable for their actions. By bringing the situation to the attention of the corporate office, I hoped to bring about a resolution to the mistreatment of employees.
## Seeking Justice
Seeing the store shut down was not only a form of revenge for me, but it also felt like justice for the employees who had been mistreated. I wanted to see a positive change in the work environment, and if that meant the store had to close under the current management, then so be it.
# The Aftermath and Lessons Learned
After the store shut down and eventually reopened under new management, I took the time to reflect on the entire situation. Here are some valuable lessons I learned from this experience:
## Honesty and Integrity Matter
It became apparent to me that working for a company that did not uphold their promises was not a place where I wanted to dedicate my time and effort. Honesty and integrity are essential values in any workplace, and I knew I had to move on and find a company that aligned with these principles.
## Speaking Up Can Make a Difference
By reaching out to the employee who had not been paid and providing them with the corporate contact information, I was able to make a difference in the situation. This reinforced the idea that speaking up and taking action can lead to positive outcomes, even in challenging circumstances.
## Moving Forward
Ultimately, I left the ice cream store and found a new opportunity that valued my contributions and provided a supportive work environment. I am grateful for the lessons learned and the personal growth that came from this experience.
# Conclusion
The story of the ice cream store closure due to managerial misconduct and mistreatment of employees serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding workplace ethics and advocating for fair treatment. It is a testament to the power of speaking out against injustice and the impact it can have on creating positive change. As for me, I have moved on from that chapter of my life and am focused on building a career in a work environment that values integrity and respects its employees.
Awesome revenge!
Lol ok
Wow, amazing revenge! Props to you for sticking up for yourself and those who were mistreated.
Cash Rules Everything …
Baskin-Robbins always find out.
Wicked! Hope you found a better and more rewarding job.
i’m dying to know what chain this was!! i’m guessing.. baskin robins or.. dairy queen.
also, kudos to you for getting through that. i don’t have the nerve to stick it to them like you did!! but you saved a lot of people. not only yourself but also others from potentially working there and getting the same thing.
These are the stories I LIVE FOR
Edit – spelling haha
I also hope you found a new job that appreciated your work.
Beautiful!
That revenge was stone cold
I’m guessing Bruster’s
Is there such a thing As Brestlers(so?)33 flavors anymore? We had them here in Baton Rouerage in the 80’s . And what about Swenson’s? There was an awesome location on Severn in Metairie right across from Lakeside, and they Briefly had a couple up here in Baton Rouerage, one in the mall, and the other in the LSU student union-
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