This is a problem SaaS can solve, scapegoat as a service.

When needed, get a professional scapegoat to fire, less chance to see him again. And you can get the performance you want. Do you want an asshole who deserves it, or maybe you prefer a clueless bootlicker.

Of course, bosses will also be available to do the firing if you can't supply your own.

And while I am imagining things, I am sure that something like that exists in some form.

I had that happen at a car dealer. I complained when a salesman told me I owed him an apology for not believing his numbers (this was after I’d caught him lying). The general manager told me they had fired him over it. The next time I was in the dealer, probably six months later, the same salesman came over and started to chat me up. He obviously remembered me but not why he did. I just laughed, I wasn’t surprised in the least. I’d only complained in the first place so I could get a different sales person.

I don't know, I just remember reading about it on here. Might not even be true, but it's a good story.

I assume they fired the manager.