Not literally burn them. But fuck them over. I worked at a construction company. I found a job that pays more and has wayyyy better benefits, and they fired me for putting my two weeks notice in. I went through a lot of bullshit there. So the day they fired me I sent a text to the company group chat and told them that I got fired for putting my two weeks in. Just to let everyone know at least what kind of fucks they’re working for. Maybe at least some people won’t put two weeks in for them anymore.
Well anyway, they also had us all trained for CPR/first aid through the AHA. I do remember first aid and how to do CPR, I can’t for the life of me remember who the training was through. So the AHA can’t really help me find it. And my former employer refuses to give it to me. Here’s where I really started trying to fuck with them…
I contacted DOT to tell them they have trucks that won’t pass inspections, drivers that won’t pass legitimate physicals because they go through some hack chiropractor who will pass anyone. There also might be off-road diesel in on road trucks. I haven’t heard from them yet.
I contacted osha and told them they aren’t supplying potable water, they asked us to use broken ladders, and asked us to get in confined spaces without air monitors. Osha did nothing but send them a letter asking them to please supply water, and replace to the broken ladders. Didn’t even mention the lack of air monitors.
I tried to contact their major contract who is serious about safety and told them about some of the things I saw but I haven’t heard from them yet either.
And this is all true shit btw, I didn’t just call in and make false claims. So I guess what I’m asking is.. how have you fucked with former employers, and do you have anymore ideas for me?
I wouldn't expect these government agencies to do much... even the few that care totally lack the capacity to enforce any real punitive authority unless someone dies lol.
As much as I detest them, Local news stations love this sort of thing though. Can definitely be spun as a public/personal safety investigation. Getting your employer embarrassed on TV woukd be pretty cool.
The only problem with this is that I live in a larger midwestern city, and the company only employs like 25 people. I’m not so sure the local news would actually give a damn.
I used to work at a news station in a major market, you'd be surprised how much they constantly hurt for content. They'd def do things like investigate shady mechanics, deadbeat contractors, small environmental polluters, and "dirty" diners
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9/10 it was businesses your size or smaller. In fact, it's almost preferable over a big company for a few reasons-- one, it's easier to investigate, and two, there will be no "conflict of interest" ie your company is likely too small to advertise on the station. And three, they are less likely to be sued (or at least have the capacity to get the lawsuit dismissed quickly, vs a big company's legal team).
You just have to make a cohesive pitch, since 99% of people who call the news for tips & stories are mentally unhinged
Might work in your favor though. If it was a massive company I could see them not following up for other reasons
Calling OSHA was a good move. OSHA can be a joke sometimes, and other times it comes down like the hammer of god.
You can always try to snipe people away from the company. If there's an opening where you end up working contact old work buddies and see if they're up to apply.
And you know, honestly? remember that old saying "Before you embark on revenge dig two graves". A lot of the time it's better to just move on. Not as satisfying, but it exposes you to less risk and let's you focus on more immediately important things. I also like "living well is the best revenge".
State labor boards occasionally give more of a shit than agencies like OSHA.
The tried and true method is to steal and break shit on your way out so long as you have airtight plausible deniability.
You can put up a negative review on Glassdoor if you wanna cause them a little hassle. Bonus: you get to do a "let me talk to your manager" without it being problematic lol.
Oh I did steal some shit. And I did leave them a scathing review on glassdoor. I might try the state labor board.
Protip: Don't snitch on yourself. Leaving a papertrail is always a bad idea on the off chance you get arrested or sued. Fifth amendment don't apply if someone subpoena's your posting history.
If you can, get your former coworkers to report to local, state, and federal agencies like you did, I've always wondered if you whistleblow on a coworker's behalf with their permission. Might be a good time to find out.
Go to the press, especially if there could plausibly be a threat to the general public caused by the employer's negligence. Get some former coworkers to corroborate your stories.
Agitate you former coworkers, Boss can't fire you again so who cares if you start telling them to unionize.
