Petronella Effect
The sudden and unexplained urge for a business owner to resist properly paying his/her/ze’s employees.
“WHAT A PIECE OF SHIT YOU ARE JACK! WHERE’S MY MONEY? ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM THE PETRONELLA EFFECT OR SOMETHING?
The Petronella Effect
The unexplained phenomenon associated with a restaurant or bakery owner who randomly and abruptly closes shop, without properly compensating employees.
“Jack, I showed up for work at the coffee shop today, but we were suddenly out of business. Also , I haven’t gotten paid in a month. I can’t believe a victim of The Petronella Effect.