Teen Unintentionally Gets Father's Employee Fired, All Because He Was Asked To Leave The Lobby

In his defense, the security guard already defended him.

Sophia

• Published in Interesting
• December 16, 2023

In a certain Reddit post, OP found himself in an unexpected confrontation while waiting in the lobby of a media-tech company where his father, an executive, works. Before the pandemic, OP was a regular fixture in the building after school, a perk often enjoyed by children of high-ranking employees.

This familiarity with the company's environment would soon play a crucial role in the day's events. On this particular day, OP's mom dropped him off at the company's lobby.

As he waited with his backpack, he noticed a man across the lobby eyeing him. This man, accompanied by others, approached OP initially in a friendly manner but soon questioned OP's presence, claiming only employees were allowed due to COVID restrictions.

This was false; no such rule existed. Despite OP clarifying that he was waiting for someone, the man persisted, even attempting to involve security to escort OP out.

However, security confirmed OP's right to be there. Frustrated, OP eventually revealed his father's position in the company, which the man laughed off.

Later, when OP recounted the incident to his father, his dad took action by contacting the man's supervisor, leading to the man's dismissal.

OP is now grappling with the consequences of his actions, wondering if his response contributed to the man's firing and questioning the ethics of the situation. Just take a look...

OP's dad is one of the executives at a media tech company...

OP's mom left him at his dad's office during his meeting. In the lobby with his backpack, a guy across keeps eyeing him amid others on lunch break.

He approaches, asks OP if he works there despite the obvious, and mentions only employees are allowed in the lobby due to COVID.

Clearly false—no such rules have been established.

Despite clearance from security, he insists on having OP escorted out. Annoyed, security dismisses his claim, citing past false reports.

In a tense 10-minute exchange, OP tells the persistent person to "f*ck off." Upon revealing his dad's identity, the person laughs in disbelief.

Dad texted, picked him up. Shared the incident; Dad asked for details, he gave what he remembered.

Dad identified the guy, got him fired, said he should've known better. Dad advised dropping it; OP didn't expect it to be so extreme.

OP wonders if speaking up and getting the person fired makes them seem like a jerk, despite the person's behavior.

Scroll down to see what people had to say...

Guess he won the "stupid prizes" jackpot—consequences for his actions. Not the jerk here.

OP didn't get him fired; he wrote his own exit strategy. Lesson: consequences RSVP to bad behavior.

This guy's belligerence likely had a sequel or two before this finale. Not the first incident, just the last.

OP didn't give the boot; the guy laced up his own dismissal. Probably just the last straw for the company.

OP handled it like a boss—putting an end to harassment, not a career. That guy got himself a one-way ticket to unemployment.

He played director without the script, got a solo exit. OP's not casting for drama—just his own fault he got the boot.

Security nodded for OP, but the guy chose a confrontational solo act.

Step back when security says so!

Whether royalty or not, bothering a teen is so last season.

If it wasn't OP, it could've been their dad facing a civilian clothes showdown.

OP's in the clear. Plot twists here—history, racism, or the guy's got a record.

Unpro guy's performance was a company's reputation disaster. He fired himself!

In the end, OP's lobby encounter teaches a universal lesson: sometimes, the most insignificant moments can escalate into life-altering events, especially when your dad can turn a casual chat into a career checkmate. It's like chess, but with security badges and executive power plays!

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Sophia