The Economic Times

Gen Z employee turns termination threat into a life lesson for boss with just one word. 'He had to admit he needs me more'

A Gen Z employee has gone viral on Reddit after claiming his boss threatened to fire him for refusing to work unpaid overtime. Instead of backing down, the worker calmly stuck to his contracted hours, prompting his manager to admit that the company relied heavily on his role. The story has sparked widespread discussion online about workplace boundaries, burnout and unpaid overtime.