Ex-employee gets revenge on credit-stealing boss, demands 3x money when asked to help after company faces loss

Workplace conflicts between employees and managers are common, but sometimes they take an unexpected turn. A former employee recently shared a story on Reddit about how his previous manager, who often micromanaged him and took credit for his work, ended up facing the consequences of his actions—demonstrating how professional karma can play out in surprising ways.

Micromanagement and Credit Theft
The Reddit user explained that during his tenure, his manager not only micromanaged his tasks but also claimed credit for projects he spearheaded. “My old manager used to micromanage the hell out of me and take credit for my work. Left that job 2 months ago,” he wrote.

The employee’s departure, however, did not mark the end of the story.

Recently, he discovered that a major client he had brought into the company decided to terminate their contract, citing improved experiences when he was managing their account. “They specifically mentioned how much smoother things were when I was there,” the former employee shared.

This turn of events prompted the former manager to reach out, asking if he would return as a consultant to help rectify the situation.

Demanding Fair Compensation
Instead of immediately agreeing, the ex-employee leveraged the situation to request a fee three times higher than his previous pay. When the manager responded that the rate was excessive, he calmly replied, “Cool, good luck then.” The Reddit user expressed satisfaction with the outcome, noting, “Feels good honestly.”

Redditors responded enthusiastically to the post, with one suggesting escalating the issue to the manager’s superior: “You should reach out to his boss and forward the emails to them. You may not get exactly what you want, but you may be able to come back while the ex manager is 'spending time with his family and exploring other opportunities.'”

However, the former employee confirmed that he had no plans to return to the company. “Nah, I'm done with that place. Don't want to work somewhere I'd need him gone just to feel comfortable. Plus the client might throw more work my way directly → better outcome anyway,” he stated.

Others in the discussion praised the story as a lesson in professional karma. One Reddit user commented, “Sometimes the best revenge is just watching things fall apart without you there to hold it together.”