I worked for him for three years.. it was a small company, i was the only employee. His wife did the books. He seemed kind and welcoming most of the time, but deep down he was a jerk – a stereotypical "businessman" perhaps. He was a pushover and definitely did not wear the pants in the family. I wonder now how on earth I worked for him for three years. First of all, I got paid crap. At first it seemed like a lot just being right out of college and all, but when I was promised a raise and didn't get one, I was not a happy camper. I waited for that raise for a couple years, then finally started looking for a new job that would pay me more. I confronted him about the situation by asking if he'd be a reference on my resume. It was quite possibly the hardest (or most awkward, uncomfortable and nerve-racking) experience ever.. I could hardly even talk! And I don't think he was happy (did I care?). Well, I got a raise and I stayed.
My work computer was a pile. Slower than shit. I could have done my job much better had I been working on the most up to date computer and software programs (my job requires specific programs and a fast working computer to produce quality work). Oh, but he was cheap and would not spend a dime to better his company and what came out of it.
I would have to sit and listen to him talk to clients on the phone. One lie after the other. One time he actually pretended he was doing something (i think with his camera), he would pause, and then tell the person on the other line that it wasn't there, or did not work, or whatever it was. I was shocked. Are you kidding?!?! That was real genuine... or not.
It was my birthday. He called in the morning because he was late as usual (but who am I to talk?).. wanted me to search for a birthday e-card for his best friend's uncle's grandma's sister's baby(okay, maybe it was a cousin of his) because it was her birthday. Hmm, no birthday wishes for me! I was rather mad at the time, but it was humorous just the same.
He was always changing everything I did.. had to be his way. Understandable to a degree since it is his company, but why hire someone if you are constantly changing their ideas. It became extremely frustrating and degrading. Soon enough I really didn't care anymore which is no way to make a living.
Him and his wife would sit across the office (it was just one big room) and whisper. Really? I am part of this company too buddy. If you have something THAT important that I absolutely cannot hear, why don't you talk about it at home. I felt like such a moron when they would do that to me! One time he even asked if I "could step out of the office for a little while".
Lovely.
After three years it was time for me to leave. I was relocating across the state. Normally wouldn't you do something nice for a three year employee when they leave the company? Maybe that is completely out of the question, I don't know. Call me crazy! But when I left, they did nothing for me. In fact, he was out of the office on my last day of work. That was it.
To a degree, I thought we'd at least keep in touch a little. Afterall, his wife was nice and I babysat their child once in awhile. I would make a point to stop in and say hello if I was passing through town. He was completely unwelcoming. Almost rude. One time I stopped and he wasn't there so I left a business card of mine under the door with a note saying I stopped to say hi. I never did get a "thanks for stopping, sorry we missed you" email or anything. I sent a few emails attempting to keep in touch and ask how things are, tell him what I've been up to etc. His emails back were short, written in a way that made me believe he didn't really even pay attention to what I told him or what he was saying back. He even had the nerve to SPELL MY NAME WRONG. Yep, that confirmed it. Complete jerk. I absolutely do not have time for people like that in my life. I gave a lot to his company and was a good employee as well as good to his family on a personal level. If I don't get a little respect in return, then they have no place in my life.
Oh, ha.. just remembered. I gave them a gift certificate to the nicest restaurant in town as a thank-you-for-giving-me-a-job type "goodbye" gift (it was more money than the gift they had mailed to me directly from an online store.. yeah.). I never ever once got a thank you for that even after I emailed him to make sure his wife had remembered to take it home and/or open it.
My only words on that now are... hope the food was gross. PRICK.
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