Boss From Hell? Or Frustrated, Cost-Conscious Employer?
January 4, 2009 by Jean Murray
Here is the story, as reported by Sean Kelly over at Franchise Pick:
The Pizza Time owner in Lacy, Washington, found that employees had left the heat on overnight, so the next day when they came in, there was no heat. Sean’s original post included the note posted by the Pizza Time owner:
“If you don’t want to work here quit, otherwise shut up and do your job. The next person I hear complaining is off for two weeks. We don’t have heat!! You guys screwed up, not us. You want to blame someone, look in the mirror.”
The Pizza Time employees went to the local TV station and told their story. And got fired.
OK, so maybe he doesn’t win Entrepreneur of the Year for Lacy, Washington. But maybe he was frustrated because his employees were not following his orders to turn down the heat when they left. And maybe his frustration got the better of him. Watch the video of the news story on King 5 to hear the employee and the boss. Read Sean’s posts and let me know what you think. I put up a Poll if you want to vote there.
Hi Jean, Sorry to disagree, but I don’t think that the 55 degree working temperature prior to leaving the furnace on was acceptable, let alone what it must have sunk to when the outside temp was 29.
I don’t find either his or his wife’s actions or comments acceptable.
And how much is an automatic thermostat?
Good point, Charlie! And I know there’s no reason for an adult to be as childish as that boss. As my mother used to say, “There is never an excuse for bad behavior.” Those of you who have voted on the Poll (see on the right) agree with Miki.