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Finally Decided I’d Had Enough Of My Boss On Monday, And Did It Feel Good

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477points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

With a little bit of power comes great douchebaggery.

250points

That “No”

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421points

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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago

"pLeAsE CaLL mE" download-6...c42d54.png

147points

We don’t have to be best friends with our colleagues and our managers, but getting along with them sure makes things go a whole lot smoother. Our basic human need to socialize and create friendships gives us a sense of belonging, meaning, and confidence. Pretty much everyone wants to be in a healthy work environment to feel more at ease in our daily lives. More often than not, however, that’s not the case.

A recent study by GoodHire surveyed 3000 full-time working Americans from some of the most popular job sectors — education, finance and insurance, healthcare, hospitality, and more. The aim was to learn more about the difficult relationship between managers and their employees. The researchers asked people to share true feelings about their managers, how the supervisors could improve, and what kind of management characteristics workers hate most.

Is It Normal To Not Want To Discuss The Base Pay?

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407points

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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago (edited)

Asking about the base pay is a red flag?? Dude ur mentality is THE biggest red flag here

237points

Boss Told Me After Massively Overworking Me That If I Want To Play In His Sandpit I Need To Toughen Up

Told him I don’t want to play in the sandpit, I want time to lay on the lawn with my cats. He told me to take my cats and go to hell. He was bluffing. I wasn’t. I quit! Coming at ya from my lawn!

WhlteMlrror Report

Final score:

397points

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

Hahaha, glass of something good, a cat, a lawn and sunshine. Fu*k that boss, this looks waaaay nicer and must feel so good!

135points

"Boss, We Need New Tools", "You Just Got New Tools"

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384points

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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago

Ah yes, "new"

111points

Surprisingly, the results revealed that 70 percent of American workers said they strongly or somewhat enjoy working for their managers. Quite unexpected, right? However, 82 percent would potentially quit their job because of a bad boss.

When it comes to the worst manager traits, "respondents said they are most irritated by a manager who is overbearing and micromanages, as well as a manager who expects them to work outside of working hours."

Trashy Bosses

Final score:

358points

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I I 2 years ago

wow , fckn WOW

74points

You Love To See It

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345points

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Kanuli 2 years ago

My bet is on: he didn’t regret it.

175points

Who's Worse - The Manager Or The Racist Customers?

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336points

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BigFish Artwire 2 years ago

I don't know where is that restaurant but I'm so happy that we don't have it in this country. Fkng racist pr!cks

101points

Plus, it’s extremely hard when management does not respect your personal time. GoodHire revealed that just 46 percent of all American workers feel their manager respects their time away from work. "This is a true red flag in the workplace and can lead to the demise of any sort of work-life balance, especially in this new world of remote working in which employees are constantly in close proximity to their 'office.'"

#10

Why Do Bosses Get So Angry About Vacation Days?

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316points

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Mindghost 2 years ago

They were rhetorical vacation days

144points

#11

My Sister Recieved This Email Today. It Was Sent From Her Manager To All Her Coworkers

She reported it to HR and they told her it was "out of place for her to critique her superior's emails."

getyourtimeback Report

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305points

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Sue Hazlewood 2 years ago

Ah, good old HR

119points

#12

The Company Culture

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301points

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

Why not give everybody free coffee, tea, water regardless ... What a lousy boss.

137points

As they say, there’s only so much a person can take. And horrible bosses know how to test our patience. While some people choose to quit right there on the spot, for others this decision is a long time coming. After all, if you’re unhappy at work, feel constantly depleted by your job, or self-diagnose yourself with the "can’t get out of bed in the morning" syndrome, you’re not able to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

#13

A Boss’s Emailed Reply To An Employee Testing Positive For Covid-19

Final score:

297points

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Elliot Fowler 2 years ago

I would have reported them to the authorities and had them investigate if he is forced other workers to come even if they have covid

292points

#14

Sad That This Is The World We Live In

Final score:

290points

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Mattewis88 2 years ago

Your boss is the animal..which is insulting to animals.

186points

#15

Toddler Logic

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285points

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Hannah Edwards 2 years ago

This is beyond awful, but why are bosses being like this? Too much pressure, demands, expectations being put on them? Unrealistic targets? Some of them may just be wankers of course

66points

Elizabeth Sullivan, a career coach based in the UK, told Bored Panda in a previous interview that some bosses show far less value, respect, and appreciation for their staff than others. "Some people are less sensitive, they may not even realize that what they are saying is disrespectful to other people. Some are unkind, uncaring, negative, unappreciative, or even toxic. And there’s also the bullies who take out their own issues and unhappiness on others."

When asked about dealing with such bosses, she said everything depends on whether you enjoy your position or not. "It can be worth trying to address it if you like the job and would otherwise stay. But there is a big difference between constructive criticism and harmful comments at work. You need the former to grow, the latter just needs to go," she said.

#16

I'm A Skilled Tradesman Who Is Supposed To Get A $3000 Bonus At The End Of The Year For Making The Company $150,000 In Profit, Per My Contract

I doubled it, which is supposed to increase my bonus. This is what I received. 100% done with this industry.

itstinyrick86 Report

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259points

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Elliot Fowler 2 years ago

If it is in the contract can they not sew?

82points

#17

Manager Won’t Let Mom Who’s Son Is On Life Support Request Time Off

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255points

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Carbonel 2 years ago

Wow! Hope this person managed to keep their job but I’d have a hard time showing any respect for the manager after this.

147points

Marcellus II 2 years ago

I'm impressed how they succeed in writing grammatically coherent sentences under the combined pressure of medical situation plus incomprehensible nincompoop.

35points

Kimberly Young 2 years ago

I believe the company responded after this went viral and stated that the employee would keep their job and they would work with them to have time off for as long as needed.

22points

Corey Smith 2 years ago

It's all about unemployment benefits; quitting versus being fired.

7points

Anne Edwards 2 years ago

I think it's time that boss spent some time on life support. Shame about the power failure that's coming.

3points

Michaelann Dahlman 2 years ago

I would hope they fired this manager, what a d**k!

0points

Jo Choto 2 years ago

I remember when I had to take sudden and unscheduled leave when my daughter was hospitalized with a life-threatening condition. My boss got up from behind my desk and came round to hug me. She then told me to take all the time I needed and to let her know how else she could support me. She later messaged me to say that if I needed a break from 24/7 hospital, she and/or her husband would be happy to come and spend time at the hospital so I could get some rest.

35points

Thomas Turnbull 2 years ago

That’s a boss I would love to work for

0points

Fried Mermaid 2 years ago

Commenting on this one to remember who's boss we need to clone once they figure out the science-y part

0points

Cafesinner 2 years ago

Aw I love this so much

0points

Droopsnoot 2 years ago

"I will not tolerate drama" "end of conversation" that is the kind of the talk that makes me say "f you"

10points

sofacushionfort 2 years ago

And that’s why healthcare is tied to employment in the US: keep the workers compliant or we pull your kid’s plug.

8points

Denise VanBuren 2 years ago

That boss is a horrible "human being" WOW

6points

TyrantrumGogoat 2 years ago

I just dont understand with all these serious situations how bosses just don't care at all!! A lot of these problems were severe!

5points

Munchkin 2 years ago

okay someone tell mr beast about this so he can rob the manager's house and give 100k to the poor woman

5points

Eppe 2 years ago

Doctor and dentist appointments are also good reasons to skip work

4points

Karina Carr 2 years ago

But it's also something you can schedule in advance and thus give more notice. You can preplan your son dying.

3points

Leslie 2 years ago

That’s a lawsuit right there.

3points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

If that woman has sick or vacation time to use, I would think an emergency like this is a good reason for the boss to say they’ll OK the time she needs off—-better yet, give her the time off, and continue paying her for it (gratis—-don’t make her pay it back, ffs—-yeah, I’ve seen that too), and let her keep her sick and vacation pay. First, how many times would something like this happen, so the company can be accommodating for a once in a lifetime emergency. Second, when word of the company’s compassion gets out, they will never have positions open for long, because there will be a long line of applicants.

2points

Leesquee 2 years ago

The Family Medical Leave Act GUARANTEES you can stay home to take care of yourself or an immediate family member (which counts anyone related to you and living in your home) for 12 weeks - after you've exhausted any paid sick, vacation, or other kind if pto - and your job CANNOT fire you. Also, you DO NOT have to 'apply' for it or ask permission; it begins the moment your pto is expended and/or the illness begins. You will have to provide medical proof you/they were too sick to work (a Dr's note), but that's it.

8points

Corinne Hansen 2 years ago

I remember this story. She did report it to corporate, and the boss was immediately fired and the woman was given compassionate leave and told to take all the time she needed. This was a job at a gas station btw. Not loooking down on gas station employees, but it seems like a stressful and crappy job to begin with, what with all the weirdos that walk through the door. It’s heart breaking she’s begging this psycho boss to not fire her from such a job!

1point

Bored Moogle 2 years ago

I'm glad to hear that.

0points

Anthony Roberts 2 years ago

If a manager does this, blast it to everyone in the company and the local media

1point

Bored Moogle 2 years ago

Wow, that manager is clearly on here downvoting everyone who takes the employee's side.

1point

Mayo 2 years ago

I would've quit the job if the manager treated me like a crap then yeah, I will go look for another and sue them for wrongful termination...Mmm, no, illegal termination, that's.

1point

Jaithesaint 2 years ago

That’s where she did it right. If she quit she wouldn’t have the right to unemployment benefits, nor have a strong argument in court. She said, nope I never said I quit and I’ll show this to corporate.

0points

Helen Wood 2 years ago

are these just bad USA bosses? or is booking a holiday in the USA a problem for the majority

0points

Craig Reynolds 2 years ago

Then tomorrow I would immediately go and file for unemployment and be sure to screenshot and print out the conversation as proof.

0points

Tom 2 years ago

The cruelty IS the point :(

0points

Petra Biedermann 2 years ago

I hope she contacted corporate and maybe a lawyer too!

0points

Laura Capshaw 2 years ago

FMLA That is the law

0points

Susan Mercurio 2 years ago

"Something to keep me busy and occupied"? Like you're just lazing around Pediatric ICU.

0points

Salty Wild Hair 2 years ago

Ah that good ol management betrayal trauma on top of tragic events.

0points

Nathaniel Nganga 2 years ago

I hope the d stands for d**k head because thats what the boss is

0points

Perniculous 2 years ago

U never spent much time studying for ur engrish tests lol did you roflmao.

0points

LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago

Why is this not higher up? Someone's child is dying and instead of showing an ounce of sympathy or support, it's all about the job. Wow. And what, you really expect this person to work after their child has died?!

0points

Lisa Markham 2 years ago

I really wish that the names of the businesses weren't blurred out. I would love to make sure that I & anyone else that I can convince, never give them any of our hard earned money. People amaze me still...

0points

Brandy Grote 2 years ago

FMLA time

0points

Cafesinner 2 years ago

"I have tomorrow and Monday covered" Then "be here tomorrow"

0points

Spriots 2 years ago

Real Debra thing to do, which is what I’m assuming their name is now

0points

Justin Patel 2 years ago

Is this for real??? What an a*****e boss. That doesn't even begin to describe it !!

0points

R Carson 2 years ago

Scrooge

0points

Marie Stanford 2 years ago

I wonder if the boss doesn’t really understand what life-support means, maybe English is their second language?

0points

Suzi Q 2 years ago

I would also report it to the labor board if in USA. A lot of these I would report to labor board. These bosses are horrible! The COVID ones I would also contact OSHA and the health department as I flip off the boss walking out the door.

0points

Berlinda Dunbar-Nye 2 years ago

There is also a law called "Family Medical Leave", You are even allowed to keep your job without pay if you happen to work at a place that has no compassion or empathy. I'm sorry, I worked at a family business when my oldest son was growing up. They were awful. My best to you and your son.

0points

Nena Rosebud 2 years ago

What a heartless POS this boss is.

0points

Pusfarm 2 years ago

Where do these douchebags come from? Do they not have family? Were they grown like sea monkeys? Glad I've never had a manager like that.

0points

Leslie Burleson 2 years ago

I remember this !! I hope she sued the balls off this jerk

0points

Valerie Lessard 2 years ago

Someone's f*****g child is dying and this piece of s**t calls it "drama"? I hope they are not or never become parents. Heartless as hell. I hope the employee gets some kind of justice (and their child is okay, obviously)

0points

Ben Smith 2 years ago

The "text speak" is detracting from her message.

0points

olaff 422 2 years ago

Someone needs to brush up on FMLA.

0points

Archer Harris 2 years ago

What the hell did I just read?!

0points

Davo gifman 2 years ago

The crappy part other than the obvious; is the manager kept saying that she quit instead of just firing her. Is because then if she was fired she would be eligible for unemployment benefits. But if she quit; then she would have no benefits at all.

0points

Bored Moogle 2 years ago

Well, she had text evidence.

0points

moon bug 2 years ago

At least from the Reddit and a news article, it appears the manager was fired once corporate got involved and the employee was allowed as much time off as she needed.

0points

Lu 2 years ago

I’d come to work the next day with a big stick. Teach this prick things his mom couldn’t get across, on how to be a good human being.

0points

Christina Hill 2 years ago

1)a$$hole boss! And 2)i wish they'd show the names of the shop so i won't go there. Because we all know things like this are the result of being allowed to abuse their power as managers for years!

0points

John L 2 years ago

If the HR for this company is really HR, the manager is done. If it's retail, she'll have to find a new job.

0points

Yayaboobo 2 years ago

In all fairness to the manager we don't know the full story the manager is an idiot though but hear me out. I had a co-worker who would take off when OTHER people got sick or had serious issues. Like when an old friend died suddenly she took off a few days. Her sister had a baby, her sister's father (not stepfather) died, her ex-husband's sarcoidosis. Then her sister's baby daddy got shot, was hospitalized, then died, and then had a funeral. She had to support her sister throughout all of this. Then her heavily smoking sister had five strokes, and died after her third heart attack, then died. She herself smoked heavily had several strikes and heart attacks then SHE died. Unlucky. But businesses do need staff PRESENT to run.

0points

Ivana 2 years ago

Get that unemployment, sue for wrongful termination. Get it all in writing. Hell yes! Smart, even while under enormous distress.

0points

Linnedivera 2 years ago

Omg, talk about a lack of empathy... I hope the kid was ok!

0points

Clare Is great 2 years ago

I would tell him I was going to work tomorrow then just not come in

0points

Thomas Sweda 2 years ago

Didn’t they once make a movie about this guy ? Christmas Song, or something like that?

0points

Heather Menard 2 years ago

Family leave act covers this

0points

B Jean the Jelly Bean 2 years ago

When my 6 yr old was hospitalized for meningitis, and very ill, I had a boss tell me I didn't need to go to the hospital, they are the best babysitters I could have!

0points

Leesquee 2 years ago

CALL YOUR STATE'S LABOR BOARD. THEY'LL INVESTIGATE AND, IF YOU WERE FIRED, COMPENSATE YOU.

0points

Leesquee 2 years ago

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Gaby Almodovar 2 years ago

Quitting doesn't work like this. If any employee, for any reason doesn't show up for work, those in charge, can't take it as a quitting. They have to fire him or her. This retarted-moron-dipshít called manager, was trying to make the employee quit by herself with being more disgusting as usual, because by firing: ad1-compensations has to be paid, ad2-in case of suing, the company clearly has to pay more.

0points

Parthania Dawson 2 years ago

I think the employee realized it. They noted in writing that they are not quitting their job. Sad to think they have to deal with this BS while also dealing with their child's situation.

0points

Vicky Zar 2 years ago

Yeah, no. Most bosses here would insist you stay home.

0points

Bobby 2 years ago

If this was the USA that manager is fired easy. FMLA is a law enacted to give guaranteed time off in cases like this

0points

Kat Rob 2 years ago

Only if they've been there over a year. No FMLA if you've been there less time which is bs

4points

Monica Hall 2 years ago

Yeeeah, I'd quit if that boss ended up keeping his job.

0points

ilikeplants 2 years ago

Unless the health insurance from that job is paying for her son's care.

1point

James016 2 years ago

Low to middle level managers are really something else.

0points

Pjerrot 2 years ago

Karma !!!! He will taste his double up,just remember that👊

-1point

cybermerlin2000 2 years ago

I would be careful going home if I was that manager

-1point

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lazy panda 2 years ago

Yes. Because shooting people is answer. Come on, man.

3points

#18

My Manager Taped A Piece Of Paper To A Clipboard

Final score:

252points

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Thomas Sweda 2 years ago

People, he TAPED IT TO A CLIP BOARD, dammit !

18points

Remember, if you’re getting negative and hurtful comments from your employer, that’s not acceptable. "Everyone should feel respected and safe at their place of work. It may be important to evaluate whether the comments are specific to the company culture, the boss, or something else." You can try addressing the issue with your superior using the when you do this, I feel that formula: "When you make personal comments like that, I feel insulted, can you please stop doing that," Sullivan suggested.

#19

This Sign. The Manager Must Be A Nightmare

Final score:

237points

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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago

"...I would gladly accept a cut in pay!" Bro WTF? Are you for real?

201points

#20

My Office Has Lost 60% Of Our Staff Since The Start Of The Pandemic. I Am Doing The Work Of 3 People And I Was Here For 14 Hours Yesterday

Got this email from our area manager this morning. Happy Thanksgiving

AnIrishgEnt52 Report

Final score:

225points

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Eva the Egg 2 years ago

Is "I would rather stay at home and hang out with my cats and watch neflix rather than spending time at the workplace with a shitty boss like you" reasonable enough

98points

Everyone deserves appreciation and respect, and we do not have to tolerate frustrating situations as they can damage our health and well-being. "Address it and see if you can change it. Namely, is it a pattern specific to your manager or your workplace generally? If, for example, it was just specific to your manager, it’s worth asking for more regular feedback including positive acknowledgment."

"If you speak to the person using the [when you do this, I feel that] formula and the situation doesn’t change, depending on the source of the behavior and how comfortable you feel, consider bringing in an ally, a mentor, or HR. Taking larger action may be worth considering. Or even looking for a job in another department or company," the career coach added.

#21

My Bosses Desktop

Final score:

224points

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

This is funny. Nothing on earth will convince me this is convenient.

108points

#22

One Of A Seemingly Endless Series Of Unreasonable Notes Left By My Boss. It’s Great Here

Final score:

219points

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Kanuli 2 years ago

Oh this is gold. There was a case in germany and they had to pay him quite a but of compensation, since they fired him for theft, and the amount was calculated to like 0,005 cents or something.

123points

#23

Manager Tried To Get Me To Come In With Less Than An Hour Notice

Final score:

219points

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Rachknits 2 years ago

'I am out like sauerkraut ' - hahahaha

149points

#24

My Old Boss And This Review Describes Him In A Typical Manner

Final score:

206points

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Little Miss Betty 2 years ago

Where I live it is illegal to charge for tap water! I don't understand how they can charge people.

103points

When you witness other people standing up for themselves and see how they did it, it can inspire you to do the same. While we should not stoop to our awful boss’s level by becoming aggressive or insulting, it’s important to know your worth and take a stand against injustices. After all, people will underestimate you if you allow them to.

"Remember that you are valuable, worthy, and enough, regardless of whether one particular person (an unappreciative, toxic, or negative boss) or even a group of people see you that way or not," Sullivan concluded.

#25

2 Weeks Of Telling My Boss The Produce In The Warehouse Are Going Bad. Him: Don't Worry About It

Final score:

200points

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cybermerlin2000 2 years ago

Call in a surprise health inspection anonymously

17points

#26

Great Thank You I Will Put You Down

Final score:

196points

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Hannah Edwards 2 years ago

Is that sarcasm and they’re threatening to “put you down” ? I’d be worried

80points

#27

No Words

Final score:

193points

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Rijkærd 2 years ago

Wht tbe f**k is that r******d quote at the bottom even meaning?

67points

#28

Sickness Is Described As An "Offense". I Know This Is Tame Compared To A Lot Of The Stuff On Here, But The Passive-Aggressiveness Of My Manager Is Off The Scale

It makes me so angry. We’re all on minimum wage by the way

Ygzr3fptr Report

Final score:

191points

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Rachknits 2 years ago

This happened when I worked in the NHS. I was hauled in front of the Trust chief executive to explain why I had taken over 5 days sick after having an operation with complications. If you didn't take any sick days you got an award at the end of the year, as though being sick is a choice

88points

#29

My Bosses Were Complaining About Me “Standing Around” Towards The End Of A 10hr Serving Shift

Final score:

184points

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Claire 2 years ago

I got so ticked off when I was a student nurse. We were employed in labour ward to do observations and give injections, but mainly to run around and clean when the cleaners weren't there. One day another student and I had a shocker of a morning, running around doing observations and cleaning the rooms, and we finally had a moment to sit down. The utter b***h of a receptionist had the gall to come over and hiss at us and say "Can't you find something else to do? It looks messy when you sit here". She said it really aggressively through gritted teeth. I really wanted to tell her that I'll sit at the desk and file my nails for awhile and she can go clean the blood clots and poop out of the birthing pool next time. Sadly, I was too polite

66points

#30

A Competing Company Is Offering Us 20 Percent More To Work For Them. Management's Response:

Final score:

184points

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Caro Caro 2 years ago

That's it, I'm staying. Who needs more money when you have free cereal at the office /s

130points

#31

Unbelievable

Final score:

171points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago (edited)

Nice of you to pay them to be on 24/7 call. You don't? Well....

60points

#32

My Boss Gave Me These Gloves For ''Welding" After My Old Ones Burned

Final score:

162points

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

Call OSHA

125points

#33

Working Night Shift Without Holiday Pay. This Is The Lunch They Provided. Happy New Year

Final score:

161points

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

A moldy piece of fruit?

110points

#34

My Boss Called Out Today Because His Team Lost The Super Bowl

Final score:

152points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

The same kind of guy that'll tell you to suck it up when you call in sick.

13points

#35

I Work In Construction And Get Paid In Cash. My Boss Thinks He's Funny

Final score:

148points

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Elliot Fowler 2 years ago

Depending on your relationship with the bose it can be considered funny (not professional but funny)

94points

#36

So I'm 5 Days Into My Covid Positive Reading And My Boss Sends Me This Because She's Short-Staffed And I'm Still Feeling Absolutely Ill

I'm in Florida for winter break and she's back in NC meaning I would have to fly while covid positive.

Skaifur Report

Final score:

148points

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Bobby 2 years ago

I think boss needs to read the CDC guidelines again. Ending isolation if you had symptoms End isolation after 5 full days if you are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and your symptoms are improving. copy and pasted from CDC website

61points

#37

Texted Area Manager & General Manager I Could Not Open On My Last Day Due To Injury

They demanded I find a cover and had the audacity to get mad at me. This is why they can’t find anyone. So glad I’m quitting.

z3r0xcool Report

Final score:

146points

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Rijkærd 2 years ago

Why are employees responsible for finding a replacement? Is that not the boss work? To take care of emergencies and s**t??

111points

#38

Gave My Notice Just Over A Week Ago Due To A New Job

Got this text message from my manager today in the middle of the day. I worked here for 5 years. After my reply, she decided everything will be shipped.

midwestskies16 Report

Final score:

143points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

Petty and a coward, she'll thrive in middle management.

74points

#39

I Guess I Haven't Been Removed From The Email List Yet. After Terminating My Coworker For Going To A Funeral And Calling Me A Slur, They Send This

Final score:

142points

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Ga Di 2 years ago

"or so" lol

92points

#40

Called My Boss And Said “How Do You Expect Me To Work Like This.” She Said “Try Your Best.” I’m A Barista

Final score:

133points

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Hannah Edwards 2 years ago

What is this? A sink with no tap?

70points

#41

Throwback To June Of This Year When My Employer Wrote Me Up For Discussing Pay With Coworkers! (Which I Didn't Even Do Btw)

Final score:

128points

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Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago

Sweet... if you're in the U.S., get a copy of that paper. It's illegal to prevent workers from discussing wages among themselves.

181points

#42

Had Approved Time Off, Boss Still Scheduled Me

Final score:

126points

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Eva the Egg 2 years ago

Psycho...

44points

#43

Boss Says We Can’t Wear Masks Because “It Will Scare Customers.” Guess I’ll Suck Some Pollen Like A Vacuum

Final score:

123points

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Emily M 2 years ago

My allergies flared up just looking at this

65points

#44

I Work At A Small Coffee Shop. My Boss Just Absent-Mindedly Poured Unroasted Beans Into A Batch Of Roasted Ones. Here's Us Separating 10,000 Beans. By Hand

Final score:

121points

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Sue Hazlewood 2 years ago

TBH this can happen, boss or not. But is the boss helping sort?

67points

#45

I Quit A Horrible Job Cleaning Houses After 3 Days

I was given terrible equipment and was falsely told I’d be scheduled more than enough time to get my work done each day. They tried to only pay me for 2 hours! After arguing with her for 30 minutes via text she agreed to pay me 8 more hours.

RabbitOld180 Report

Final score:

120points

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Marcellus II 2 years ago

Now you have to be paid for 30min arguing.

36points

#46

My Boss Decided To Up The Price Of Our Previously Free Water

Final score:

119points

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

Employees are charged for drinking water? Is that even legal?

80points

#47

I Am An HR Assistant And I Am Forced By My Boss To Use Paper Like This To Keep Track Of Working Hours Instead Of Just Doing It On Excel Or With An HR Software (Which We Have)

Final score:

119points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

Let me guess, your boss can't figure out how a computer works.

108points

#48

I Work In An Italian Restaurant. These Are The Notes Of Encouragement That My Boss Regularly Posts Around The Place. I Love Working For Him

Final score:

116points

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ADHORTATOR 2 years ago

Well, the Boss is right

197points

#49

About A Year Ago I Got Let Go Of My Job And Decided To Hustle Making Music, This Is The Second Time My Ex-Boss Tries To Have Me Mention Him In A "Media Opportunity"

Final score:

116points

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BigFish Artwire 2 years ago

The audacity! It gives me much satisfaction that the boss is on the other side of things now

60points

#50

Customer Broke This Where I Work At And I Have To Put It Back Like Nothing Happened Because Colleagues Told Me My Boss Will Make Me Pay For It If It Happened On My Shift. Which It Did. Love My Job

Final score:

111points

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

Again, is this legal?

74points

#51

I Was Fired Immediately After Bringing Up That I Was Paid Over 2 Hours Less Than What I Worked. My Boss Left One Of The Paystubs Out Of His Math And Tried To Say I Was Paid Too Much

Fired from my first ever job today on my birthday. It was for "having an attitude at work".

Fly_com_ Report

Final score:

43points

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Yaz Cam 2 years ago

Hope you filed a wage theft claim

18points

#52

El Presidente For Boss Of The Year

Final score:

41points

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Leesquee 2 years ago

ILLEGAL. LABOR BOARD.

14points

#53

Quit My Job At A Nearby Airport Due To Safety Concerns And Severe Unprofessionalism, Been Trying To Get My Final Paycheck Of $1000+ For Over Two Weeks Now

Former boss has cut all communication with me and I'm blocked from even contacting the company.

SnowySergal Report

Final score:

38points

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User# 6 2 years ago

Time to get the lawyers involved.

32points

#54

Land Of The Free. Unless You’re Taking The Bus, Then You’re Fired

Final score:

37points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

I think it's an American thing to look down on people sensible enough to use public transportation, but please don't shout at me.

17points

#55

A Department Manager Did This To My Bike When I Had It In The Back For A Single Day

Final score:

37points

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago (edited)

That is childish. Would the manager prefer they walk...or not come in at all?

15points

#56

I'm Allergic To Peanuts, Which Is Well Known In My Office. Every Time My One Boss Gets Dessert (Even For My Birthday), She Gets Something With Peanuts

Final score:

36points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

It may not seem such a big deal, but it's those little things that show someone doesn't give a flying f**k about you and your well being and oh, she's also actively trying to kill you.

21points

#57

My “Boss” Has No Regard For A Customer's Expensive Chair Even After I Told Her How Much It’s Worth

Final score:

36points

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Angelar 2 years ago

If this is an authentic Eames chair, this is unforgivable

14points

#58

I’m 41 And Job Hunting, Applied At A Large Fast-Casual Restaurant Chain For An Entry-Level Position. The Manager Sent Me This The Next Day

Final score:

35points

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CindyLouWho1209 2 years ago

Can you say age discrimination?

19points

#59

I'm A Graphic Designer And My Boss Is Making Me Do Some Sus Things

Final score:

34points

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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago

This is one f****d up mind in work

25points

#60

Illiterate McDonald's Store Manager Uses Shift Swapping Facebook Page To Reprimand Teens With Emotional Issues. "I Will Deal With You"

Final score:

34points

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K Witmer 2 years ago

These weirdos that have a tiny bit of power really are horrible. Who do they think they are? It's ridiculous

15points

#61

My Boss Fired Me For Taking One Of My Paid Sick Days

I worked there for 6 years. The next day she said I could continue working there if I took on more hours and stopped asking for a raise. I didn't respond. I got this message after I showed up to return my key and get my stuff. My new job pays better.

thexvoid Report

Final score:

34points

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Rachknits 2 years ago

Woah, that manager is way past all kinds of professional boundaries

10points

#62

My Former Boss Trying To Tell People They Have To Clock Out For Bathroom Breaks. Lol

Final score:

32points

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CindyLouWho1209 2 years ago

Arrogant a$$.

8points

#63

Boss Gave Us Our "Holiday" Present In Her Washed Out Starbucks Cups. Gift Was Swissmiss, A Candy Cane, And Hershey Kisses

Final score:

32points

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Doyle Alan 2 years ago

Ewwww for two reasons. Used cup and cream in tea. I'd give it back to her with the candy cane and kisses wrappers in it and thank her for providing me with a trash receptacle.

10points

#64

I'm A Substitute Teacher. This Was On The Fridge In The Teacher's Lounge

Final score:

32points

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I I 2 years ago

the amount of places wanting workers to come in sick or workers HAVING to go in sick or lose their job is why we have people of sick all the time , its not rocket science

11points

#65

What Would You Do If You Walked Into Work And Saw This

Final score:

31points

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User# 6 2 years ago

I'd comply by wearing the hat... and nothing else.

24points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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Thrill-Seeking Diver Jumps Down Extreme Waterslide, Ignoring The Strict Ban For Women

#66

From My Boss, While I Was On Vacation. My Immediate Reaction Was "Screw You Dude". This Makes Me Want To Quit

Final score:

31points

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I I 2 years ago

yes for NETFLIX not WORK

6points

#67

A Basic Human Need Is Not Allowed For Cashiers

Final score:

30points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

I've never, ever in my whole long life been bothered by someone taking a sip of water while I look for the correct change or put away my purchases. I know cashiers are humans too.

21points

#68

Apparently My Manager Thinks This Is A "Motivational" Sign To Keep Up Morale In The Workplace

Final score:

30points

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Kimi Tomminello 2 years ago

Beofre

9points

#69

Manager Made This Mess And Made Me Pick It Up, I Do It And When I Come Out She’s Sitting On A Counter Facetiming Someone And Blasting Music

Final score:

29points

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Sue Hazlewood 2 years ago

Holy cow, that floor

13points

#70

Quarantine Or Not This Is What And How My Boss Eats

Final score:

29points

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Blurryface 2 years ago

Screaming intensifies… NOT THE COFFEEMAKER!

13points

#71

My Christmas Gift From My Boss. Fortune 500 Company. No Christmas Bonus, Post It Notes, 2 Pieces Of Chocolate, Pen, Jeans One Day

Final score:

28points

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Emilie 2 years ago

I'd it doesn't matter that you wear jeans on any particular day of the year why does it matter if you wear them all the time??

7points

#72

This Is How My Boss Decided To Organize Our Color Chips

Final score:

28points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

He's either severely color blind, evil or an idiot.

14points

#73

Day 1 Of UK Lockdown And Apparently, Repairing The Boss' Car Is 'Essential Work' Who Knew?

Final score:

28points

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Bobby 2 years ago

Hope you’re being well paid for this abuse of power.

4points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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“Ma’am I Live Here”: Woman Refuses To Back Out Of Driveway, Learns A Lesson The Hard Way

#74

Go Home Management. You're Drunk

Final score:

28points

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I I 2 years ago

why are management all idiots ? damn fool cant spell

17points

#75

A Message I Got From My Boss

It's about me and a coworker switching shifts because the new schedule inconveniences both of us and she is a single mother with no 2 days off in a row, I'm gonna quit with the same wording.

HeyItsLacyMarie Report

Final score:

28points

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Megan Johnson 2 years ago

We're just gonna skim over the destroying of worlds?? I need an explanation!

21points

#76

What Do You Guys Think? Should I Go To Work In 3 Hours When My Boss Texts Me At 5 In The Morning?

Final score:

28points

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Jo Johannsen 2 years ago

Some people do not have their phone at their fingertips during sleep time. It's true, really!

16points

#77

My Manager Asked For Me To Buy Her An Muffin, Saw It In The Trash A Few Minutes Later

Final score:

27points

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DUN DUN (she/her) 2 years ago

If she threw the muffin in good condition: (i) disrespect(✔) (ii) food wastage(✔) (iii)money wastage(✔). Conclusion- Grasshole.

14points

#78

My Boss Supplied This PPE Shield. The Rubber Bands And Scotch Tape Should’ve Held It Together, Right?

Final score:

27points

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Bobby 2 years ago

Your boss is redefining cheap, inept, and unprofessional.

5points

#79

Husband Thought His Boss Gave Him Money For His Birthday

Final score:

27points

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K Witmer 2 years ago

What a disgusting pos

25points

#80

The Way My Manager Opens The Milk Cartons

Final score:

27points

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Kanuli 2 years ago

Ok. There might be a history there. Maybe the opener didnt work a few times or leaked, so he adapted to do it this way to never have to deal with that again?

4points

50 Of The Most Incredible Shots That Were Submitted To The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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French Diver’s “Jewels” In Tight Swimming Trunks Become Talk Of The Town At Olympics

#81

My Boss Went On An Angry Rant About How I Use A Mouse, So I Thought It’d Fit Here

Final score:

26points

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Moonwatcher the NightWing 2 years ago

...

4points

#82

Had Someone Walk Out On A $485 Order (2/3 Frozen, The Rest Refrigerated). A Coworker Was Given The Go-Backs To Do Asap Even Though I Volunteered

At the end of my shift, boss rolls up with tons of damaged goods - turns out my coworker hid the basket in apparel. But I was the one who got reamed for it.

ELfit4life Report

Final score:

26points

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I I 2 years ago

who does this s**t '? lazy ass tw@s wasting food , USA has 5% of the worlds population but produces 20% of its waste , s**t like this is why

8points

#83

My Old Boss Ladies And Gentlemen. I See Updates From Him On My Feed Once Every Few Hours. It Never Stops

Final score:

26points

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DC 2 years ago

... it's more a 1400:1 chance ... at least, math it correctly!

10points

#84

Old Boss Can't Wait Until People Are Desperate Enough To Work For Scraps Again

Final score:

26points

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I I 2 years ago

wow and then he'll wonder why his workers are not working as hard as he is , or why they always look down , HINT you pay them S**T WAGES

5points

#85

Gave Notice In Advance, Boss Completely Forgot About It. I Am Already Off The 19th. How Generous

Final score:

26points

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I I 2 years ago

" i f****d up , but i still want my day off i guess you're working buddy" is the message here

8points

#86

My Boss Sent Me This

Final score:

26points

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somnomania 2 years ago

7 days in a raw is right, no one should ever have to do that

0points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

#87

An Excerpt From A Letter My Boss (Who Hasn't Been In The Office For 2 Weeks) Sent Me Explaining Why My Graphic Design Job Can't Be Done Remotely In Our Area's "Stay At Home" Order

Final score:

25points

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Cecily Holland 2 years ago

Jerk

2points

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#88

Got A Significant Raise A Few Days Ago. Boss Messaged Me Today

Final score:

25points

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Julie BT 120 2 years ago

Actually payroll errors happen, it's other humans doing pay processes and humans make mistakes. Many countries have legislation around how pay can/can't be deducted when these things happen. Not everything is "managements fault".

8points

#89

“My Boyfriend Attacked Me”, “You Still Need To Come Into Work” Long Story Short

I found out my boyfriend was cheating on me. When I confronted him, he attacked me, attempting to choke me. I immediately told my manager I would be late as I didn’t feel safe. Here’s her response. She also stole tips.

NonbinarySky Report

Final score:

25points

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WilvanderHeijden 2 years ago

"On my way" is a strange way of writing "Fück You."

10points

#90

After This The Business Grew So Much (P.S. 7 Person Company)

Final score:

25points

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Sue Hazlewood 2 years ago

Paper towels? Don't grow on trees?

16points

#91

My Boss’s Concern For My Health Is So Touching

Final score:

25points

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K Sarfo 2 years ago

If you dont think it is a good idea and nobody is asking for it, dont offer to do it.. pro life tip

23points

#92

Texted My Boss I Couldnt Make It In Today

Final score:

24points

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Kimi Tomminello 2 years ago

I got fired for missing work because I was in the hospital fighting for my life with antibiotic resistant strep throat for 2 weeks and could not call because of the being in a coma thing and my family didn't call because, well, they thought I was doing. It was a minimum wage part time job and I can't say I'm not glad they fired me.

20points

#93

My Boss's Son Just Called Me For Seemingly No Reason At 3:24 In The Morning. I Have To Be Up In Three Hours To Work On A Weekend When I'm Salaried And Get No Benefit From It

Final score:

24points

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Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago

I really hope your boss didn't give him your number.

5points

#94

This Is The Device We Use To Play Music At Work While The Boss Gets A New Car, Goes On Vacation, And Breaks Ground For A Pool At His House

Final score:

23points

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Abhishek Bardhan 2 years ago

You played music at work!?

18points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

#95

My Boss Writes Notes On His Hand And Photocopies It For Later

Final score:

22points

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Aaron W 2 years ago

This one's kinda funny. And he's not hurting anybody.

32points

#96

I Work At A Small Salon, Just Went Under New Ownership 2 Months Ago. The Paranoid Owner Thinks Everyone Must Be Talking About Her At All Times. She Posted This On The Fridge

Final score:

22points

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cybermerlin2000 2 years ago

And now everyone is talking about her behind her back

3points

#97

Boss Forcing An Employee To Attend A Sunday Picnic

Final score:

22points

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Christy Wright 2 years ago

Yeah that would be a no sorry boss not doing it

6points

#98

Must Replace Uniforms Worn Out Thanks To Work Ipads

Final score:

22points

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Per-Ole Sjuve 2 years ago

If I had to pay for my own workclothes you better believe they would be falling apart at the seams before I ordered a new one.

16points

#99

My Boss Gave Me A Coffee

Final score:

21points

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DC 2 years ago

Oh no! She survived or she dead?

2points

#100

My Boss Likes To Hide Behind Notes Instead Of Talking To Us. Today We Found This

Final score:

20points

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WilvanderHeijden 2 years ago

Is this the scheme where businesses ask you to donate money for a charity so they can skim 75% off for administration fees, give the rest to charity and make it tax deductible?

2points

#101

I Work At A Public Library, My Supervisor Keeps Asking Me To Log My Activities Every 30 Min. What Is Up With This?

Final score:

20points

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WilvanderHeijden 2 years ago

Specials: Filling out ridiculous paperwork : 8 AM - 5 PM.

7points

#102

When Someone Needs Off For A Funeral That Is Of A Different Culture

Final score:

18points

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WilvanderHeijden 2 years ago

Why offer to work on any day in a time of mourning and distress?

2points

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

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College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

#103

Not Doing Other’s Work Is Lazy And Arrogant

Final score:

18points

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Kimi Tomminello 2 years ago

"That's not my job" is perfectly legitimate when something falls outside of the lines of what you were contractually hired for. This is a huge red flag.

10points

#104

One Of My Coworkers Keeps Going On His Phone And Our Boss Refuses To Write Him Up. This Is The Assistant Manager's Solution

Final score:

18points

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martin734 2 years ago

This is not unreasonable at all.

4points

#105

Someone At My Job Tested Positive For Covid, I Just Contracted A Cold. This Is How My Manager Responds To Asking For Sick Time Off

Final score:

17points

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WilvanderHeijden 2 years ago

Netherlands: " If you even have a slight suspicion that you're coming down with the flu, call in sick. I'd rather pay one person while they are sick than have an entire department stay home sick. You're not scoring points when you show up sneezing, coughing and spreading germs all over the place. "

8points

#106

My Friend Sent Me This Text Of What She Said To Her Work Gc

She may have Covid but she hasn’t gotten her results back yet. She was just keeping them updated and letting them know how she was feeling. Her boss responds with this. I think that’s completely unacceptable and unprofessional for him to say.

OliveTree44 Report

Final score:

17points

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K Sarfo 2 years ago

Hashtagging your boss and Akeeping them updated with no usable info is also a bit unprofessional

2points

#107

Won A Bet Against My Boss Nearly A Year Ago. Came Into Work To See That He Finally Paid Me. In Pennies

Final score:

16points

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Megan Johnson 2 years ago

Won a bet? This is a funny story. Wrong post. Payroll in pennies = terrible boss. Bet settlement in pennies = cute friendship

19points

#108

Today My Boss Had Me Move A Bird Nest That Was In A House Under Construction, The Babies Will Die

Final score:

16points

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Dillon Brown 2 years ago

These look to be robin eggs I think

2points

#109

Manager Sent This Two Minutes After He Made His Request. Notice The Timestamps

Final score:

16points

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WilvanderHeijden 2 years ago

So the manager is a control freak who'll burn out because they need to be in control of everything all of the time. Best way to handle them is to ignore them as long as you can. That will drive them up the wall.

3points

Guy Divorced 3 Years Ago Drops Off 3 Y.O. With His Ex-Wife Completely Out Of The Blue

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“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

#110

Scare Tactics At A Corporate Gas Station

Final score:

13points

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WilvanderHeijden 2 years ago

Perhaps it's just another manager trying to convince the staff that they are paid for doing a proper job. Might not be the most amicable approach to sort the problem, but sometimes people need a good kick in the behind.

5points

#111

My Managers At The Office Don't Understand How To Use Memes

Final score:

12points

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Per-Ole Sjuve 2 years ago

Kinda works though.

6points

#112

Made My Boss A Custom Water Bottle And Told Him To Hand Wash It. He Put It In The Dishwasher

Final score:

12points

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Vanessa Richardson 2 years ago

C’mon, this could just be an absent-minded mistake

7points

#113

This Is Basically What My Boss Tried To Get Rid Of Me Over

I told him painting and colour matching isn’t an exact science that if I don’t know the exact colour and base I could be a shade off and have to paint corner-to-corner but never believed or never took the time to think cause I’m a dumb dumb painter and I don’t know anything. Modern furniture is becoming more like painted tones and not wood colours, I’ve said this and I’ve told him to let me paint this, it’s just like kitchen cabinets scuff and roll on with good paint but he won’t let me cause this is furniture and I’m a painter and the furniture guys get paid more. Bro, I don’t care about the money I just need my hours and I’m not gonna say “I told you so” just let me help you out I’m a freaking team player. But no this piece is gonna sit there you are gonna buy 3 colours of paint, and yell at the 19-year-old new guy “I don’t need another gallon of wrong paint”.

funko.scott Report

Final score:

12points

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WilvanderHeijden 2 years ago

Although colour matching isn't an exact science, they could have done a much better job than this.

3points

#114

My Boss Wanted Me To Come In On My Day Off To Fix The Computer. I’m Not Salary, To Hell With That

Final score:

12points

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MiriPanda 2 years ago

Where exactly does it say they should come in? 🤔

2points

#115

Asked My Boss For Time Off. Checked My Work Schedule, And He Didn’t Allow It. Not Even For The Doc Apt

Final score:

12points

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martin734 2 years ago

I'm sorry to say this, but not all time off requests can be granted every time. It is different if it has already been granted but then you are requested to change, then it is up to management to sort out. Many companies have reasonable restrictions on when staff can request days off.

9points

#116

My Boss Is Physically Incapable Of Pointing Without Touching

Final score:

11points

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Phil Boswell 2 years ago

Not so sure this is "awful", someone just needs to wipe that down occasionally…

13points

#117

Bro

Final score:

11points

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Stoopham McFernybabes 2 years ago

Is there more to this one? Because it looks like Blue just suddenly came out and said “Hey, in a few days time I’m gone and leaving you understaffed for a month. We cool?”

16points

#118

Provide Good Service. Do Your Best To Treat The Custom As You Would Any Other Customer. Ask Them What They Are Shopping For, And Help Them Find What They Are Looking For

Final score:

10points

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Candia Lee 2 years ago

Nothing to see here. Perfectly acceptable early Covid response, ho est gratitude. OP messed up posting this one.

6points

#119

My Boss Puts Applesauce On His Pizza, Slaps Them Together And Eats It Like A Sandwich

Final score:

7points

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Buan Stanley 2 years ago

The sign of a true madman

9points

#120

Free Soda At Work

Final score:

7points

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Raoul 2 years ago

Well, why not? It‘s not that it‘s bad now, it only can‘t be sold anymore. So why not give it out for free instead of throwing it into garbage?

18points

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What do you think ?

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Bernd Herbert 2 years ago

If you're not American and get a job offer in the US look at these examples and really consider if that's the right thing to do (next to the awful healthcare). The US labour laws are made for companies and employers, not for employees. I live in Germany. I have 30 days of vacation and I need to take all of them. I don't know what "paid sick days" are or "deductibales". My company can't fire me on the spot, and only if I really f**k up. If the need to because of economic reason it's a 3 month period and I'm entitled to compensation, which I think is a monthly salary of each year I've been employed. So yeah, go live your American Dream, I'll rather stay here where employees are actually treated like human beings

35points

Bernd Herbert 2 years ago

@JP: By the way: I neither hate the US nor am I jealous of…of what exactly?

0points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

@J P you know the difference between anecdotes and data right? as BP says: this post originally had 120 images, of which most were american. Let's assume 100 were. So, that means that is 100 anecdotes (ie data), against your ONE anecdote of yourself. So yeah, our data beats your anecdote. Clearly labour laws aren't effective or pro-worker in usa. Unsurprising, but there you have it.

0points

Melanie Allen 2 years ago

My brother and his family live in Germany. Yes, there are many benefits provided to their citizens, but you pay for those through taxes or less freedom/choice on other things. I can be fired without notice or for no reason, but they can't refuse to hire me in the first place for a health concern like high blood pressure or diabetes. I know they can legally do that in Germany. All citizens here get k-12 education for free. In Germany kids are put in the small college bound group, trade school/apprenticeship, or just excluded from further education after year 7 or 8. If I have melanoma that might be cancer, I get surgery within 7 days if not in the office that day (I had a mole removed during office appointment). My sister-in-law had to wait 4 months. Yes, it was free, but anything can happen in that length of time.

-3points

J P 2 years ago

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kjorn 2 years ago

the working culture in america it's just Slavery Part II

17points

jk nbt 2 years ago (edited)

160 years ago in the US, the rich people owned their slaves. Nowadays, they just rent them.

16points

Jamie Solt 2 years ago

I have one for this post ... And it's downright wrong... Manager told me in a text once and In person again that... " I use my Daughter and also the death of my Niece" ""As an excuse for everything..."". (I barely got to see my daughter because of that job and being 3 hours away.... and My Niece died at age 19 in a car wreck, Dec. 12th,2020..... ).. but ya... Then the manager fired me 1 week ago, through a Text Message... ... Definitely a HORRIBLE Manager/Boss ...

16points

Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

I'm sorry. Such people as those are ..... Expletives.

9points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

name and shame the manager and company please.

2points

Betsy Novack 2 years ago

Yeah. He's in the running for Battling Boss Buttheads. Probably the owners kid.

1point

AaBager 2 years ago

Unionize

7points

Felice Coles 2 years ago

Is there a course in business school called "Assholery for Bosses"? Or do these people just lose their minds when they get a little power?

5points

jk nbt 2 years ago

yes, these people all have massive self-esteem issues. When they finally get a first-line supervisor's job, their starved egos explode when they can actually tell someone what to do and then get them to do it. Some people will take a pay cut to become a first-line supervisor just to have the ego and self-esteem boost that comes with a supervisor's rank. How pathetic. If you don't feel good about yourself as a person, don't become a first-line supervisor to feed your ego. Instead find something you can do to help people in the community with volunteering or charity work. This really is much more satisfying.

1point

Big Blue Cat 2 years ago

Like others here already posted, I just want all our brothers and sisters in US (because US is the banana republic who needs to hear this) to know: unionize. When all the people in the industry decide to go on strike, it's going to f up all these shitty bosses. For the guys in the back I'll just say it again louder: unionize!

4points

Dollymix Devine 2 years ago

So glad I live in the UK incidents like these don't happen as often

4points

Jo Choto 2 years ago

I don''t even know what passes for a manager or boss these days. These examples are just horrific. Entitled, obnoxious "bosses" bullying and insulting employees and insisting that employees should be on call 24/7 and not even expect to get paid sometimes. It's disgusting.

4points

jk nbt 2 years ago (edited)

I was abused, unfairly evaluated, mistreated, and humiliated consistently by several bad, unethical companies and a string of numerous toxic bosses. Their main rule seemed to be that the more I do for them, the more they hated me. I took the meanest and fairest revenge possible. I called down the justice of God on them, while asking not to be directly involved. The fairest, the most just, and the severest form of justice is "you will reap what you sow". It is always totally fair. These morally and spiritually under-evolved people have slowly but surely "reaped what they sowed". Some have lost their good jobs, some have had their careers end prematurely and unexpectedly, some have had unfortunate transfers into horrible situations, and one of them did not work for two years after he got fired. I was not directly involved in any of this, other than the laugh quietly at them as the reports of their demise came in. One of my mottos in cases like this is "Payday, Someday". These people got their well-deserved, totally fair paydays. The gearworks of the justice of God turn slowly, but they turn with inexorable, unavoidable, and unstoppable force. Everything they did to me came back in kind. I hope the jerks learned their lessons well and grew as a result of this. I am not a vindictive person. This all was only fair. Some people are quite adamant that there is no god. Justice that evolves slowly, broadly, and consistently like this is all the proof that anyone should ever need.

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Heliocracy 2 years ago

Um, several companies and a "string" of bosses? You're the only common denominator in all that. You might want to reflect on yourself a little.

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Ansirk 2 years ago

reading these, I'm so glad and grateful that my workplace is a healthy environment. the pay is not extraordinary, but my mental health is happy.

3points

张kat 2 years ago

as a minor who worked in food service, my first job was pretty illegal. I worked with nitrogen with no safety protection at all, and everybody I worked with were also minors with the managers gone from the shop more often than they were there. My work hours were also illegal, not to mention, in America, in the state where I live, minors must have a work permit before being allowed to work. My bosses never asked for a work permit at all. They were honestly very bad people, constantly lying and demanding more from us than $10 an hour but I'm glad I quit. :)

2points

Floyd Bartholomew 2 years ago

"worked with nitrogen" + "food service" = SubZero Icecream?

0points

A Jones 2 years ago

I took a half-day on Monday for light surgery in the afternoon. Boss calls me in the afternoon while I was recovering to ask if i can work in the evening. The same thing happened two years ago when I choked and almost passed out. I was expected to continue working after I nearly died. I need another job that isn't going to kill me. smh

2points

Helderder 2 years ago

Whut.. This is outrageous..

2points

Matt Rinaldo 2 years ago

The issue in America is that itis common for workers to be promoted to a position of incompetence. If you are an excellent cashier you get promoted to assistant manager, a great assistant gets promoted to manager, etc - until you reach a level that you are bad at, and that's where you stay. Our system is flush with people who became managers, not because they're qualified, but because they were good at being managed.

1point

Auntriarch 2 years ago

Bless your heart, that's not the worst, here they get promoted because they can't do the job

0points

Linda Lee 2 years ago

I thought I found my dream job, 30 hrs/week, M-F, 8a-2p with benefits after 30 days. I worked 48 hours my first week, 52 hours my second week. I asked the boss if he was going to hire more people. He said, "not at this time". .....he is now.

1point

Alice Liddell 2 years ago

I once had a boss try to write me up for something I said on my day off.

1point

ZAPanda 2 years ago

depends on what you said. If it was a "trade secret" or involved bringing the company into disrepute there are legal precedents for that not being acceptable. so... what did you say?

2points

Ellen Ranks 2 years ago

Can BP please ban 'jassicajones' from commenting. Thank you.

1point

Jamie Solt 1 year ago

And the manager is a She... and not the owners kid...and she's an adult sadly enough

0points

Jamie Solt 1 year ago

I worked at a Casey's General Store here in Iowa. And that boss/manager is sadly still the boss there now

0points

Anonymous 2 years ago

Manager told me if I worked at another location 50 min away from where I live on my day off she’d give me a small bonus award as well as ensuring me it would be an easy day and I’d mainly be doing desk work 25 patients later with almost no break I come back to work the next day and notice my bonus wasn’t put in when I asked about it she snapped at me saying that I shouldn’t expect these awards in return for doing her a favor fast forward she gives me essentially a good job award with no monetary value and proceeds to blame her snapping at me on her period…

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guy greej 2 years ago

Somehow envious that people can just quit and still live their loves. In my country it's effectively a death sentence. Jobs are so few so u end up supporting a large family and extended family, and only use pay for food and public transportation, no luxuries, and when fired you'd probably starve and die.

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Béla Kun 2 years ago

Reading these posts I don't wonder anymore about the commonity of mass shootings.

0points

Ray Martin 2 years ago

The U.S has never really grasped the concept of employees not being slaves, has it?

0points

-Mellohi- 2 years ago

Hmmmm yeah I think to earn money for college and housing for when I'm older I'll be selling NFTs /hj

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Helderder 2 years ago

Well my 'awesome' manager would not even ask me how I'm doing while being sick for allmost 21 months.. He just gave my file to someone else who I don't know and only had clashes with so far. Think they both can use a course on how to treat a sick employee..

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VeryDarkMatter 2 years ago

I bet most if not all are from the US, where employees are treated like s**t

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Bernd Herbert 2 years ago

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Bernd Herbert 2 years ago

@JP: By the way: I neither hate the US nor am I jealous of…of what exactly?

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

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Melanie Allen 2 years ago

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J P 2 years ago

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kjorn 2 years ago

the working culture in america it's just Slavery Part II

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jk nbt 2 years ago (edited)

160 years ago in the US, the rich people owned their slaves. Nowadays, they just rent them.

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Jamie Solt 2 years ago

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

I'm sorry. Such people as those are ..... Expletives.

9points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

name and shame the manager and company please.

2points

Betsy Novack 2 years ago

Yeah. He's in the running for Battling Boss Buttheads. Probably the owners kid.

1point

AaBager 2 years ago

Unionize

7points

Felice Coles 2 years ago

Is there a course in business school called "Assholery for Bosses"? Or do these people just lose their minds when they get a little power?

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jk nbt 2 years ago

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Big Blue Cat 2 years ago

4points

Dollymix Devine 2 years ago

So glad I live in the UK incidents like these don't happen as often

4points

Jo Choto 2 years ago

4points

jk nbt 2 years ago (edited)

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Heliocracy 2 years ago

Um, several companies and a "string" of bosses? You're the only common denominator in all that. You might want to reflect on yourself a little.

0points

Ansirk 2 years ago

reading these, I'm so glad and grateful that my workplace is a healthy environment. the pay is not extraordinary, but my mental health is happy.

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张kat 2 years ago

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Floyd Bartholomew 2 years ago

"worked with nitrogen" + "food service" = SubZero Icecream?

0points

A Jones 2 years ago

2points

Helderder 2 years ago

Whut.. This is outrageous..

2points

Matt Rinaldo 2 years ago

1point

Auntriarch 2 years ago

Bless your heart, that's not the worst, here they get promoted because they can't do the job

0points

Linda Lee 2 years ago

1point

Alice Liddell 2 years ago

I once had a boss try to write me up for something I said on my day off.

1point

ZAPanda 2 years ago

depends on what you said. If it was a "trade secret" or involved bringing the company into disrepute there are legal precedents for that not being acceptable. so... what did you say?

2points