Work, Management and Capitalism: Meritocracy ain't shit

Meritocracy ain't shit

By Anonymous - 24/07/2026 12:00 - United States - Henrico

Today, I was a manager of a store for 12 years and I'd had an agreement with the owner that I was to be signed over as full manager until I could buy the store… and then he goes to sell it to a kid I'd fired. I got fired. FML

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Chazzster 29

Friday 24 July 2026 21:02

Always have agreements on paper and signed. Nothing else holds up.

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Chazzster 29

Friday 24 July 2026 21:02

Always have agreements on paper and signed. Nothing else holds up.

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