I had been working at a local business for the past five years, ever since I graduated from uni.
It was a great job and I was making good money, but there was one major problem – my boss refused to pay my salary on time. I had been consistently requesting my salary on time, but he kept making excuses and delaying the payment. (It’s not just me, ITS EVERYONE)
I was getting increasingly frustrated and I decided that I had had enough. I went to my boss and told him that I was going to quit if he didn’t pay my outstanding salary.
He was shocked and tried to convince me to stay, but I was adamant and refused to budge.
That was when I discovered the real reason for why my boss was refusing to pay my salary on time. It turned out that he was using company funds to pay for his drinking and partying habits. When I confronted him about this, he had no choice but to admit it. I was disgusted and furious that he had been taking advantage of the company funds, and I immediately decided to quit.
My boss tried to talk me out of it, but I was done. I had had enough and I wasn’t going to stay any longer. I gathered my things and left the office. On the way out, I felt a sense of relief and liberation.
Since then, I have started my own business and I’m doing really well. I’m glad that I took the plunge and quit my job, as it was the best decision I ever made. I feel more in control of my life now, and I’m able to focus on what really matters to me.
My experience with my former employer has taught me a lot of lessons. The most important one is that you should never let anyone take advantage of you. As long as you stand up for yourself and demand what you deserve, you will be able to get what you want.
No matter how long you have been working for someone, if they are not treating you with respect or paying you what you deserve, it is time to move on. Life is too short to stay in a situation that is not good for you.
I am thankful for the experience I had, as it was the catalyst for the success I am now enjoying. I feel empowered and I know that I can make it through any difficult situation. So if you ever find yourself in a similar situation, take it as a sign that it is time to move on and make a change.