My first boss just tried to give me a performance review at the gas station.
By @paigefr · Nostalgia
I worked for this guy at a car wash for one summer when I was 16. He saw me filling up my tank and told me I still "lack initiative" because I didn't offer to squeegee his windows.
The full story
I'm a union electrician now, I make good money. I haven't seen this man in maybe 20 years. He comes over while my tank is filling and starts telling me how I always took shortcuts on the tire shine back in the day, and it's a character issue. I just stood there and listened to him. He was dead serious. I just said 'thanks for the feedback' and got in my truck and left. Some people never punch out, I guess.
How people voted
- Facts — 27% (72 votes)
- Depends — 43% (116 votes)
- No Way — 30% (80 votes)
Readers say “Depends” (43%) — 268 votes and 7 comments so far.
What people are saying
@ivy — I would've 'accidentally' sprayed the squeegee water all over his shoes. Disagree with taking the high road here.
@lowkeyawkward — lmao
@gabeish — Inspiring to see a manager still so dedicated to his craft.
@codyok2 — This reminds me of when my high school band director critiqued my posture in the checkout line at the store last year.
@lostthebet — You handled that with more grace than he deserved. Good on you for just walking away.
@zaneactually — soft.
@coleyk — The man clearly has an unresolved authority complex.
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