You couldn’t have given him a bonus?

Growing up, the accepted wisdom was, “Work extra hard, and one day, those efforts will be rewarded.” Now, however, anyone who’s been in the modern work environment knows just how hollow those words are. Most extra effort is just roped into your standard paycheck, and if someone is going to reap the rewards of your hard work, it’s much more likely to be the boss’ son than you personally.

If you need proof, this guy gave 50 years of his life to 7-Eleven. His reward? An email with a picture of the CEO.

Thanks, I guess.