New employee shocked after boss fires him for asking questions about pay

A Reddit user was shocked when he was fired from his new job for asking a simple salary question.

@doggolover482 was fired on the same day he was supposed to go sign new hire paperwork.

Also Read|Arslan Goni congratulates ‘darling’ Sussanne Khan on her new restaurant

He revealed the text conversation he had with his new boss, which effectively ended his job before it even started.

The Redditor in the conversation asks the new employer how frequently employees are paid. The boss appeared to be fine with the question and responded, “bi-weekly.”

Also Read|7 countries that have implemented a 4-day workweek

The Redditor then inquired as to when he would be receiving his first paycheck.

While the question appears natural, as you might want to know how long you’ll have to go without a paycheck after leaving a previous job, this boss was not impressed.

The boss replied, “I changed my mind. I would hire someone who is eager to work for the company.” He also cancelled the previous agreement for the new employee to come to the office.

Also Read|Fisherman hauls in a bizarre creature that looks like a ‘baby dragon’

“I’m sorry? I don’t understand. I do want to work with the company. But pay information is important for me to properly budget for bills,” the Redditor stated.

The boss wrote, “I am looking for an individual who is willing to work with the flow, with the environment. But our priority is only paying. And I am not looking for any candidates whose priority is only paying. U didn’t ask me about any other staff, uniforms, etc. U have been only asking me to pay. So I am not interested in such a candidate.”

Also Read|Fan asks if Sonu Sood would distribute beer,actor gives hilarious reply

@doggolover482 shared the images on Reddit. 

The Redditor explained that while tutoring is their top priority, “but I also have to be able to afford food and shelter.” He stated that he inquired about salary because “I was so nervous during the interview that I forgot to, and my wife reminded me.”

Also Read|‘KHELENGE DIL KHOLKE’ : Mumbai Indians release new anthem music video

Here’s how the internet reacted:

“A huge red flag. You escaped with your life.”

“We don’t work for fun; we work for money!!!”

“At the end of the day, it’s a business transaction – your labour for their money, and the details on both ends are critical.”

“One time at work, we had a meeting, and my boss legitimately said, ‘You can tell who’s here just for a paycheck,’ and I was thinking, ‘Damn, who in this room is coming in here for free?'”