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My boss, the neo-feudalist vassal

I've gotta get some opinions on this. I make $20/hr, no benefits, bonuses, insurance, etc. It's a small business and I'm the only employee besides the owner. My boss, we'll say his name is Gary, told me a few months ago that he wasn't really even paying himself. Three weeks later he takes a week and a half long vacation. I don't think much of it, continuing to dedicate my time and energy into the business (I have great work ethic, mind you). Fast forward to yesterday. I text him and tell him I'm in pain and really don't want to (nor should I have to) overexert myself. He eventually guilts me into coming in, saying he'll do the heavy work. Fine, I'll be there. I get to work and light a cigarette before going in, like I normally do, and my boss pulls up in a Model Y… Should…


I've gotta get some opinions on this.

I make $20/hr, no benefits, bonuses, insurance, etc. It's a small business and I'm the only employee besides the owner.

My boss, we'll say his name is Gary, told me a few months ago that he wasn't really even paying himself. Three weeks later he takes a week and a half long vacation.

I don't think much of it, continuing to dedicate my time and energy into the business (I have great work ethic, mind you).

Fast forward to yesterday. I text him and tell him I'm in pain and really don't want to (nor should I have to) overexert myself. He eventually guilts me into coming in, saying he'll do the heavy work. Fine, I'll be there.

I get to work and light a cigarette before going in, like I normally do, and my boss pulls up in a Model Y…

Should I just walk tf away from this job?

It's not a terrible job, but it's not a great one anymore since it seems to be run by a privileged megalomaniac.

Got any input?

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