Managers should embody the behavior they want to see in the workplace.
A true leader isn’t just called a manager—they earn the title of leader by setting the standard for others to follow. They are the driving force that keeps everything running smoothly. A great manager ensures their employees are never overburdened, balancing customer satisfaction with employee well-being. After all, businesses need both customers and employees to thrive. Without a strong, valued team, there’s no business to manage. Recognizing employees’ efforts, especially when they go above and beyond, is crucial. Good managers don’t shy away from getting their hands dirty; they step in to help with any task, showing they value their employees as people, not just workers.
Unfortunately, some managers fail to rise to this standard and end up being the worst kind—those who avoid work and watch their employees struggle. Today’s story highlights such a boss.
This tale, shared by a minor working part-time at a restaurant in Ohio, reveals how a lazy manager got a taste of their own medicine. One day, OP arrived to find a mountain of dirty dishes because the morning staff hadn’t shown up. As the dinner rush came in, the pile grew, but instead of helping, the manager ordered OP to work overtime. Little did the manager know, Ohio law prohibits minors from working past 11 p.m. This gave OP the perfect opportunity to make the manager finally step up and experience what it’s like to put in some real effort.
1. I love people who study and work to finance those studies. OP over here is a minor yet they work part-time at a restaurant…but under a bad manager.
Via wss1252
2. Morning staff didn’t show up so OP had to do a mountain of dishes one day. But they were okay with it because compromises are the only route to success.
Via wss1252
3. A good manager would say “Sure.” as it would help wind up things quicker and everyone could just go home early. Happy days.
Via wss1252
4. But this manager refused to contribute and said the minor employee wouldn’t be allowed to leave until all the dishes are done. Can she do that? Are minors supposed to work that long?
Via wss1252
5. You didn’t have to mention that OP. It showed!
Via wss1252
6. My theory of bad managers having no brain cells to develop a rationale just keeps getting more and more robust.
Via wss1252
7. That is exactly what was bugging me. What does the Ohio labor law has to say on this?
Via wss1252
8. I knew there would be something in favor of OP. The law restricts all minors from working beyond 11 p.m. That means the employee is perfectly positioned for some maliciousness.
Via wss1252
9. OP slowed their pace down and just waited for the clock to tick 11.
Via wss1252
This is so beautiful. As I said, a good leader is aware of everything happening around them and always works towards employee satisfaction so such a situation never arises. Unfortunately, bad managers don’t think that way and as a result, I feel like one will have to do all the dishes. Should’ve paid some attention to Minor Laws before hiring a minor.
Let’s go for the climax.
10. No, Maam. A minor employee, on a school day, is not allowed to work after 11 p.m. So you can either have no dishes for the morning customers or do them all yourself.
Via wss1252
11. A minor taught a person of majority age a lesson. This is beautiful.
Via wss1252
12. This ending line is very satisfying.
Via wss1252
Here’s what the internet had to say:
13. Respect your employees as there is no business without them.
Via wss1252
14. Doing dishes is not an easy job, let alone cleaning a mountain of them.
Via wss1252
