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I started working on August 1 and it was already September. At the beginning of September, I couldn’t wait to ask my boss when payday was. He said payday was on the 25th of every month. Since I had only started working in early August, I then realized that I hadn’t asked about payday during the interview—I had assumed it was at the beginning of the month. He then asked whether I needed the money urgently, and I said I didn’t at the moment.

Looking back, I really regret not saying that I needed it urgently. I actually had to use some of my savings to pay bills and was even getting collection calls. I decided to wait longer to get paid because I wanted to earn a little more money.

It turned out that he was a heartless boss.

When payday came, I happily went in to sign for my pay. But when I saw the amount, I became furious. He had said the monthly salary was $6,000, but I had worked from August 1 to September 25—almost two months—and my pay was only $6,000.

I was stunned. Without saying anything, I walked back and continued putting the newspapers in place on the motorcycle. He must have noticed the change in my mood and came over to say a lot of things. I was already furious and so upset that I couldn’t take in a single word; his words sounded like the wind.

"...Your pay will gradually increase next month..."

"...Because... therefore..."

F*** you. I seriously delivered and properly placed the newspapers at every stop. The pay raise was just an excuse he deliberately made up. Whatever you say, the fact that you underpaid me is the main issue.

No matter how nice a person you are, bad people will never change for the better. Employers are always exploitative, taking advantage of your kindness and weakness to save money.