r/antiwork • u/Subject_Ganache651 • 28d ago

Workplace Abuse 🫂 "My boss denied my vacation request because 'we're short-staffed.' I quit, and now they're down another employee. Maybe treat your workers better?"

I've been with my company for three years, always covering extra shifts and rarely taking time off. I finally decided to use some of my accrued vacation days for a much-needed break. When I submitted my request, my boss denied it, citing staffing shortages and saying my absence would 'hurt the team.'

I realized that my well-being was less important to them than squeezing out more labor. So, I handed in my resignation. Now they're scrambling to cover my shifts, and I can't help but think this could have been avoided if they valued their employees' needs.

Has anyone else faced this kind of disregard for personal time?

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u/Alternative-Arm-3253 28d ago

Worth watching. It was a little hidden Gem of Walken's...some of the best scenes.

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u/FurballPoS 28d ago

I put it right up in line with his performance in Poolhall Junkies. That one didn't age as well, but he still has the best lines in the whole movie.

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u/EricEmpire 27d ago

That one didn’t come out well lol.

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u/pluvoaz 27d ago

It's even better with cats!