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They say there’s no ‘I’ in ‘team’. But some people are selfish, shortsighted, and seem keen to ruin everyone’s day for their own pleasure or gain. Naturally, we call these people jerks. While unpleasant to deal with, your average, run-of-the-mill jerk isn’t usually someone to fear. Not so if they’re your boss.

Good bosses are a godsend, but bad bosses make you pray for divine intervention. Even worse than merely incompetent managers are bosses who love being jerks. Jerk bosses are by far the crème de la crème of all possible types of the species known as jerks.

Bored Panda made this list of the greatest examples of bosses acting like jerks, so you can feel a bit happier about working at your current job, in comparison. So go make yourself some popcorn, grab yourself a drink, and scroll down. Upvote your fave jerk boss stories and let us know if something similar has ever happened to you! Be sure to take a look at Bored Panda’s other stories about jerk bosses, regular everyday jerks, and the vast differences between leaders and bosses.

#1

So My Boss Calls Me To A Meeting On My Day Off, Then Asks Me To Arrange The Meeting Room

So My Boss Calls Me To A Meeting On My Day Off, Then Asks Me To Arrange The Meeting Room

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Demonic cow
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s fitting, the boss sounds like a total d**k.

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    #2

    After Receiving A $50 Gift Card For Walmart As A Christmas Gift From My Boss, I Was Happy Until I Saw That It Had Been Deducted From My Paycheck

    After Receiving A $50 Gift Card For Walmart As A Christmas Gift From My Boss, I Was Happy Until I Saw That It Had Been Deducted From My Paycheck

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    wandile dludlu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are counting on you not looking at your pay slip

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    Your mom probably told you to stay away from jerks when you were a kid. However, when we’re all grown up, we can’t always choose our colleagues (and especially not our bosses), as we choose our friends. I’m sure that at one point or another we’ve all met jerks that made us grit our teeth, put on a fake smile and pretend like everything’s just peachy. When all we really wanted to do was Sparta Kick them into a volcano as a sacrifice to the venerable Flying Spaghetti Monster.

    #3

    Artists At My Local Tattoo Shop Left This For Their Boss After Finding A Motion Detector That Records Video In The Unisex BR

    Artists At My Local Tattoo Shop Left This For Their Boss After Finding A Motion Detector That Records Video In The Unisex BR

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    Foxxy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is definitely a police matter if that is indeed true.

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    #4

    My Boss Said "No" Too Many Times. He Forced My Hand. I Quit! Now While He's Miserable. My Feet Are In The Sand. F Him

    My Boss Said "No" Too Many Times. He Forced My Hand. I Quit! Now While He's Miserable. My Feet Are In The Sand. F Him

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    Enuya
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good for you. Although having this kind of conversation via text messages seems a bit childish and unprofessional.

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    Ohio State University researcher Bennett Tepper explained to the Harvard Business Review that “if your boss is hostile toward you, you are going to be less satisfied with your job, less committed to the work. You are more likely to experience psychological distress. We know that performance suffers; we know that people are less helpful when their boss is hostile toward them.” So far, so good.

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    #5

    My Coworker Went All Wet Seal On Our Boss Today

    My Coworker Went All Wet Seal On Our Boss Today

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    Cassim_D
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how he became a boss in the first place, this is pathetic

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    #6

    So I Bring A Pecan Pie To Work. By Noon It Was Missing. Found It A Few Hours Later In My Boss's Office

    So I Bring A Pecan Pie To Work. By Noon It Was Missing. Found It A Few Hours Later In My Boss's Office

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    “I have found no upside whatsoever to a boss being hostile, even though there is a lay belief out there that if you kind of kick people a little bit, maybe you can get them motivated. We never seem to find evidence of that,” Tepper revealed how aggressive behavior isn’t too great for inspiring folks to work harder.

    #7

    Secret Recording Device Under Break Room Table At Work

    Secret Recording Device Under Break Room Table At Work

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    Enuya
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is is even legal? I hope you reported this...

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    #8

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

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

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    Cassim_D
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they might start charging for water and toilet paper next

    Nicky OldfieldDesciple
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my last job my boss did. I bought a pack of 24 toilet rolls for the staff toilet there was only 1 toilet that I had to share with 3 male workers (I'm female.) I came back to work to find more that half of the rolls gone. My boss had taken them home with him. If we needed anything like milk suger tea or coffee we had to buy it ourselves. Even things we needed for the job we had to pay for out of our own money. We were always told "We'd get the money back but we never did. The place was a tourist attraction spot that made thousands just from donations during the summer so it's not like he couldn't afford to reimburse us.

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    Shawn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well boss I guess you can't call me on my PERSONAL PHONE about business related things without paying me for those minutes.

    Crochet lady
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked in the government when I was 22. Was my first "real" job. Worked in data entry with a bunch of really lazy people. One guy spent all day on the one phone we all had to share. Boss punished is by putting a lock on the phone so no one could use it without getting the key from her. I decided that wasn't fair to the rest of us. The older people were afraid to make a fuss, couldn't afford to get fired. I was 22, has no kids etc. thought what the heck and took the issue to the union and filed a complaint. She had it remove the lock, apologize to us and make several other changes I brought up. The first time I ever stood up for myself.

    SH Kaiser
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next thing you’ll be charged for breathing the office air!

    Oerff On Tour
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK. Mobile phone is off. Check! Work phone disconnected. Check!! Boss's last line of instructions followed to the letter. CHECK!!! Let the quiet days begin.

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then the boss should be billed for the paper, toner, internet service, and electricity it took to print his ridiculous note.

    meow point1
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Theft of electricity"? Is the boss a robot?

    Full Name
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd do it and see what the charges were. It wouldn't be worth the effort to deduct $0.09 from my cheque. I'd laugh my a*s off and then I wouldn't come into work more than 1 second before starting time.

    Koalamonster
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You shouldn't be on your phone at work- but I see no reason it needs to be all the way off. Just leave it in your bag/ jacket/ place you leave your personal items at work. That way if you get a 5 minute break you can check it quick and get back on the floor without waiting for it to turn on.

    Mewton’s Third Paw
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before I quit my last job as an employee, I couldn’t do my job without my phone. I barely put the thing down. A lot of jobs require a good amount of phone use.

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    Foxxy
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, it would probably cost them like $2 a month and even then if it is a business the electricity costs would be mostly tax deductible (depending on the business).

    Red Wyvern Emperor
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After reading all these, I realized just how great employer I work for. They gave us gaming laptops to work on, they give us a pretty good amount of money for food, they give us free water, electricity, we can charge whatever the f**k we want, we can talk, wear whatever we want (within sense of reason of course), we have AC units in every office. Yeah. And although my superior is an idiot at being superior, he's a chill skilled guy who will help when he can.

    Ellen Andrew C.
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact! This is just an excuse for wage theft! F**k this guy!

    Elizabeth
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if that's not a glaring sign of a horrible place to work I don't know what is

    Jeff Requier
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People walking in off the street would be considered stealing power.

    Daniel Holland
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a boss like this. I quickly decided that my personal phone would no longer accept any calls from their phone or any phone number associated in any way with that business. Was fired after that became known.

    Colleen Garland
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have to quit. Life there has to horrible already.

    Billy Williams
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boss is right - not necessary - I am sure the place of business has a phone!

    Mark Kelly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    pfft gald here in Canada my last job provided coffee and tea and electricity.

    Melvin Dragvelk
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WHy would employees think they can charge their phones at work? Charge them prior to work and they should be shut off while at work.

    Diana Crawford
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The actions of this boss are called I know more about electrical devices than the people who were hired bu human resources, therefore, let me the boss show my superiority over humanity by creating laws that only the ignorant will follow for I the boss know more than the one who created his mind and others.

    Eliyahu Rooff
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He apparently has absolutely no idea of how little it costs to charge a telephone. It's like charging employees for drinking from the water fountain.

    Mónica Elisabeth Sacco
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great. Swicth your cell phone at home too, so your boss can't get you out of office. He'll learn then.

    Christine M Quigley
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might start charging for lighting, heat, ooh... sunshine coming through the windows, that counts..

    Kathy Conley
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who is he the Electrical Police?

    Flibbel's Follies
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was homeless and staying in the local farmers market and had a cop roust me. I was charging my cellphone and he wanted to charge me with theft of electricity.

    Cheryl Fontaine
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would you mind if 2 or 300 people came to your house and charged their phones?

    Steve Cruz
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Send this photo to every client and neighboring office with the business name and the boss's name.

    Kimberley Thom
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can always charge your phone by connecting it to the computer if you're lucky. Either way, that's ridiculous.

    Shaylynne Gosnell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wth my mom uses her phone to call me when I get home so she knows I'm safe

    Mascha Claessens
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was just told by my new collegues at a highschool that they used to have to pay for their coffee. COFFEE. At a HIGHSCHOOL. No teacher can survive without coffee, it's a primary NEED. :P ;-)

    Snowy Tundra
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I worked for a state government agency, coffee drinkers could join a coffee club for the floor or area where they worked. We also had a voluntary gift fund to take care of birthdays, weddings, baby showers, and other milestones in people's lives. We didn't dare have potlucks or barbecues where the general public could see them. If we did, we could almost guarantee a news story about "your tax dollars at work" even if it was all done outside of working hours and with absolutely no use of any government resources. It was all about the perception and one of the "perks" of working for the government. Despite all the negativity in the public eye about government employees, the men and women I worked with were dedicated professionals who cared about doing right by the taxpayers and worked to the best of their abilities. After all, we were taxpayers too.

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    Graziela Elias
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe, my boss charges 20.00. If he sees u charging your phone

    Lavendar rose
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This sounds like an ex boss of mine

    Susan Gardner
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I will never complain about ANYTHING at my job again

    Susan
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Paper towels and napkins in the kitchen too

    Cindy Snow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As if the stupid boss is paying the bill

    Milena
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Help needed fellow Pandas; how do we rate these posts? Negative for the awful message, or positive for bringing light and awareness to some hateful practices? Honest question, thanks!

    Lisa J
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This person is a f*****g psycho.

    Id row
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You know that air ain't free. Expect it to be deducted from your paycheck."

    Margaret Jenkins
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How much electricity does a mobile phone charger use?

    Valerie Lessard
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet this boss still expects people to take his/her calls on their day off, be there early and leave late without paying them

    Tes Snelson
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In fact, here in the UK, there a many places where your phone is banned from the workplace for various reasons (shouldn't be using it whilst working, security issues, etc). There are landline numbers for your work if someone needs you for a reason? No? I don't see the problem with this. Guess it's a culture difference thing.

    Foxyloxylou
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sounds like more of an idiot than a jerk

    D. Pitbull
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they should then send the boss the bill to the therapist they have to see to deal with the depression and anxiety triggered by this bs.

    Dana Dara
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He legally can’t deduct that from your pay.

    Ellen
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100 bucks says the people commenting not to use your phone at school or at work not only probably do or HAVE, but have probably used their phones in even more inappropriate situations like when someone is trying to talk to you and you're glancing at your phone every few seconds .... none of y'all are innocent ... or my favorite response to what you guys claim about not using phones at work: yeah right dot com.

    Daria B
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. Not everyone is a phone zombie. I know it first and second hand.

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    cybermerlin2000
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do as he said. Unplug and turn off all phones... even the one on your desk

    Jace
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a workplace to quit ASAP.

    rick hctep (Rick45)
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Set fire to the place and when he comes in shouting call the fire brigade, shout back that you can't as your phones battery is flat, make sure you start the fire outside his office door or inside of his office when he nips out for a few minutes.

    Daniel (ShadowDrakken)
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this unreasonable? Why would you be so rude as to have your personal phone on at work? You're there to do a job, not to text your friends.

    ej wey
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one I agree with! They have a no phone policy and (insert term) won't stop. This is what happens if you don't listen. FYI I work for a 3rd gen family business that won't last after the 2nd gen retires

    TrashPandaru
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh f**k off you f*****g f**k jerk boss, go get a hooker, you might feel better

    Mimi M
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bring a battery pack and use phone on the sly.

    Gerry Higgins
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    6 years ago

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    Honestly, around millennials that are glued to their phones.... I'd be okay with this policy. You're there to work, to SnapChat

    Eduard Korhonen
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    6 years ago

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    This is pretty much the policy in a lot of places.

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    Private phones should be switched off at work, in school, etc. There seem to be more and more people who believe that their true boss is their mobile phone but I am still waiting for someone to tell me that their phone just paid them their wages.

    Daria B
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    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends where you work. For me, playing smart phone games is literally part of my job. Our company does provide us with a tablet if we apply for it, though. But we're grown a*s adults who know how and when to use the phone, so no general restrictions needed.

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    Tepper and his colleagues checked whether acting aggressively right back at a hostile boss would yield any positive results. Are you ready for the shocking news? No, acting like a jerk to your jerk boss doesn’t create anything of value for you, nor for anyone else. The old adage that two wrongs don’t make a right is absolutely correct. Only, in this case, two jerks don’t make a warm and supportive work environment.

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    #9

    Our Boss Doesn't Let Us Take Any Home!

    Our Boss Doesn't Let Us Take Any Home!

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    Cassim_D
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a catastrophe of epic proportions, no pizza should ever have to endure such suffering

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    #10

    This Structural Pole My Boss Refuses To Fix

    This Structural Pole My Boss Refuses To Fix

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    chi-wei shen
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are laws regarding the structural safety of buildings. Notify the proper authorities.

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    Far from everyone has the luxury of quitting their jobs at the drop of a hat. That means that for quite a number of different possible reasons, some people are stuck working for bosses they otherwise wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. What can you do to survive if you’re in such a situation? Sometimes, a change in perspective can help. Thrive Global proposes learning all you can from your boss, doing the best work you can, and taking responsibility for your own happiness.

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    #11

    When Your Good Service Rewards Only Your Boss

    When Your Good Service Rewards Only Your Boss

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    #12

    Shift Manager At My Work Was Just Diagnosed With Colon Cancer, Our Store Manager Put This Sign Out A Week Later

    Shift Manager At My Work Was Just Diagnosed With Colon Cancer, Our Store Manager Put This Sign Out A Week Later

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    Shawn
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow that's f*****g cold! Hopefully the shift manager ends up hiring his very own replacement.

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    Meanwhile, the BBC suggests you meditate at the office every day and watch the stress go away. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed with life, take a few deep breaths, go for a walk, cuddle a doggo, and remember all the wonderful things in life you’re grateful for. Keep calm and carry on, my friends!

    #13

    Boss Didn't Like The Color Of The Chairs In The Break Room. So Now We Just Don't Have Chairs

    Boss Didn't Like The Color Of The Chairs In The Break Room. So Now We Just Don't Have Chairs

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    #14

    My Boss Installed An IP Camera At The Store To Spy On Us When He's Away. I Retaliated With This Rig

    My Boss Installed An IP Camera At The Store To Spy On Us When He's Away. I Retaliated With This Rig

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    wandile dludlu
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think Spy is the right way if that camera is facing what looks like a shop. I think he is justified here

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    #15

    My Boss Was Deathly Serious When He Posted This. Looks Like I'm Spending Some Quality Time At Work This Year

    My Boss Was Deathly Serious When He Posted This. Looks Like I'm Spending Some Quality Time At Work This Year

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    Shawn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just because you have no life doesn't mean your employees don't!! I hate bosses like that

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    #16

    Quit My Job Yesterday Because I Was Tired Of The Unprofessional Environment - Got This Text From My Supervisor Today

    Quit My Job Yesterday Because I Was Tired Of The Unprofessional Environment - Got This Text From My Supervisor Today

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    Shawn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shoulda replied "totally...." and then never showed..

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    #17

    This Is The Drinking Water Filter At My Work. It's Been Getting Darker By The Day But My Boss Insists It's Doing Its Job Still

    This Is The Drinking Water Filter At My Work. It's Been Getting Darker By The Day But My Boss Insists It's Doing Its Job Still

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    Shawn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you're bringing your own drinks right?

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    #18

    Leave Work For One Day And My Boss Replaced My Large Monitor That I Use To Make Prototype Models And Engravings On Products With This Tiny One

    Leave Work For One Day And My Boss Replaced My Large Monitor That I Use To Make Prototype Models And Engravings On Products With This Tiny One

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    #19

    My Brothers GF Sent Him This From Her Workplace, This Is What Her Boss Posted

    My Brothers GF Sent Him This From Her Workplace, This Is What Her Boss Posted

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    Demonic cow
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can only notice this if you’ve been staring at employees asses. And is so creepy to ask someone to change their underwear so their butt looks better.

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    #20

    Came To Work To Find That My Boss Threw Away Everyone’s Desks And Replaced Them With Dressers, A Sheet Of Glass, And Saddle Chairs

    Came To Work To Find That My Boss Threw Away Everyone’s Desks And Replaced Them With Dressers, A Sheet Of Glass, And Saddle Chairs

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    Shawn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But yeah that's a safety violation, sometimes gonna lean on it just right and lose a foot.

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    #21

    My Boss Thought It Would Be A Good Idea To Play Drag Racing. On His iPad. While Driving A Truck. On The Highway

    My Boss Thought It Would Be A Good Idea To Play Drag Racing. On His iPad. While Driving A Truck. On The Highway

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    Shawn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have told him to pull over and let me drive or let me out

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    #22

    The Way My Boss Asked Me To Order Her More Pens Like This One. I'm Sure She's Just Bluffing.......

    The Way My Boss Asked Me To Order Her More Pens Like This One. I'm Sure She's Just Bluffing.......

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    Shawn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Order a literal TON like a metric ton of those pens.

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    #23

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

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

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    Cassim_D
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you must be so excited for jeans day

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    #24

    Work For Multimillion Dollar Company. Employer Refuses To Pay For Drinking Water. Group Of Employees Decides To Pitch-In And Pay

    Work For Multimillion Dollar Company. Employer Refuses To Pay For Drinking Water. Group Of Employees Decides To Pitch-In And Pay

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    Troux
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For those who don't know, FPL is a Floridian electric company. The boss is saying "I don't have to give you $5 because you're using my electricity for this."

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    #25

    The Temperature My Boss Keeps The Office At

    The Temperature My Boss Keeps The Office At

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    #26

    If You Park Like This... You Are My Boss, So I Can't Say Anything

    If You Park Like This... You Are My Boss, So I Can't Say Anything

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    Shawn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go secretly call yalls tow service

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    #27

    Complained To My Boss And Received This Minutes Later

    Complained To My Boss And Received This Minutes Later

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    Uwe Theiss
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is funny if you have a good realationship to your boss. But it also can be a dickmove if he is a d**k.

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    #28

    My Boss Ordered A Box Of 6000 Pepper Packets Instead Of A Shaker, So Now I Get To Spend My Saturday Cutting Open Packets For Our Burger Seasoning

    My Boss Ordered A Box Of 6000 Pepper Packets Instead Of A Shaker, So Now I Get To Spend My Saturday Cutting Open Packets For Our Burger Seasoning

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    Shawn
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'd be cheaper for them to order a huge industrial sized jar of pepper. Oh not to mention smarter but we see your boss is a full crayons short of a full box.

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    #29

    The Six Pack Of Macarons Cost More Than Six Individual Ones. "You Weren't Supposed To Notice" Is What The Manager Working Told Me

    The Six Pack Of Macarons Cost More Than Six Individual Ones. "You Weren't Supposed To Notice" Is What The Manager Working Told Me

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    #30

    My Boss Wears His $50,000 Green Diamond Ring To Work, Laying Asphalt

    My Boss Wears His $50,000 Green Diamond Ring To Work, Laying Asphalt

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    #31

    Boss Asks To Fix Our Electrical Problem. Nope

    Boss Asks To Fix Our Electrical Problem. Nope

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    #32

    The Property Manager Is Cutting Down The Trees Because It’s Expensive To Maintain Them

    The Property Manager Is Cutting Down The Trees Because It’s Expensive To Maintain Them

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    #33

    When Your Boss Is A Jerk And Demands You Stack The Water "So It Looks Nice"

    When Your Boss Is A Jerk And Demands You Stack The Water "So It Looks Nice"

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    #34

    As A Former Manager At McDonald's I Was Forced By My Supervisors To Keep Our Little Infestation A Secret...

    As A Former Manager At McDonald's I Was Forced By My Supervisors To Keep Our Little Infestation A Secret...

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    Paul Dixon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to work at McDonald's and thankfully worked in a good store. But one shift I was asked to go to another store to help out - I was shocked at how bad it was and informed my manager. I told her I'd never be working at that store again unless something was done. It was a new store but they 'promoted' staff from our store to go look after it but clearly the task was too much for them. I told my friends and family not to eat there.

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    #35

    Boss Asked Me To "Tidy Up" This Wiring

    Boss Asked Me To "Tidy Up" This Wiring

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    Cassim_D
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    thats a major fire hazard, it really needs to be tidied up

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    #36

    I Work At A Very Profitable Restaurant And Someone Decided To Punch A Hole In The Bathroom Ceiling. This Is How My Millionaire Boss Decided To Fix It

    I Work At A Very Profitable Restaurant And Someone Decided To Punch A Hole In The Bathroom Ceiling. This Is How My Millionaire Boss Decided To Fix It

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    #37

    When Your Boss Brings Her Puppy To Work And Then Makes A Comment Along The Lines Of: “Maybe I Should Just Pay Everyone Quarter Pay When He’s Here Cuz Nobody Gets Any Work Done.” Wtf

    When Your Boss Brings Her Puppy To Work And Then Makes A Comment Along The Lines Of: “Maybe I Should Just Pay Everyone Quarter Pay When He’s Here Cuz Nobody Gets Any Work Done.” Wtf

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    Enuya
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, yeah, what a jerk, she wants the work to be done. Let's pet the puppy eight hours straight. *sarcasm*

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    #38

    Instead Of Helping The Team During Rush My Manager Spent The Time Writing This In Our Break Room

    Instead Of Helping The Team During Rush My Manager Spent The Time Writing This In Our Break Room

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    Enuya
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teamwork - you're doing it wrong.

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    #39

    New Office Manager Makes Her Mark And Uses Lots Of Ink To Make Sure It's Clear

    New Office Manager Makes Her Mark And Uses Lots Of Ink To Make Sure It's Clear

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    Shawn
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The irony is always lost on these types of people

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    #40

    My Apartment Manager Refuses To Buy A New Grill Scraper And Says This Is Perfectly Fine

    My Apartment Manager Refuses To Buy A New Grill Scraper And Says This Is Perfectly Fine

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    Jo Firth
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's ordinary but what do they cost? $10? Perhaps you could buy one yourself and keep it for your private use? Just sayin' ...

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    #41

    Caught My Boss Living In The Office After A Divorce Making His Dinner. Always Thought The Coffee Tasted Odd

    Caught My Boss Living In The Office After A Divorce Making His Dinner. Always Thought The Coffee Tasted Odd

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    #42

    Delayed Christmas Present From My Boss. I Have No Idea What The Underlying Thoughts Are

    Delayed Christmas Present From My Boss. I Have No Idea What The Underlying Thoughts Are

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    Hello it Smee
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ummm that is sexual harrasment and pervy as hell

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    #43

    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

    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

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    Paul Dixon
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like the manager needs to employ more competent people.

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    #44

    This Is The Managers Idea Of Saving Liquor Then Selling It Back

    This Is The Managers Idea Of Saving Liquor Then Selling It Back

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    Cassim_D
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that is disgusting, looks like a puke smoothie

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    #45

    Me: *Dies* My Boss: "So You Comin' In?"

    Me: *Dies* My Boss: "So You Comin' In?"

    The snow is at least 2ft. The street is completely unplowed. So you want me to get up at 6, while it's dark out, and shovel- while there's a blizzard- just so I can go onto my unplowed street? Ha. Yeah, ok.
    And while we live near each other, I live twenty minutes out of town on a private road in the county while she lives in town.

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    Enuya
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who find this boss pretty reasonable? At least when compared to others here?

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    #46

    Is My Boss A Douchebag For Putting This Sign On His Towels In The Bathroom At His House During Our Office Christmas Party?

    Is My Boss A Douchebag For Putting This Sign On His Towels In The Bathroom At His House During Our Office Christmas Party?

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    SAF saf
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seriously, it would have been easier to simply remove these towels than to type up this paper and print it.

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    #47

    So I've Been Bugging My Boss About Getting Photoshop Cs5. I Came In Today And...

    So I've Been Bugging My Boss About Getting Photoshop Cs5. I Came In Today And...

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    #48

    My Supervisor Put Onions On Everyone's Desk To "Absorb Germs In The Call Center." I'm Terrified To Be Employed By These People

    My Supervisor Put Onions On Everyone's Desk To "Absorb Germs In The Call Center." I'm Terrified To Be Employed By These People

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    #49

    My Boss Just Handed Me This After An Argument On The Jobsite

    My Boss Just Handed Me This After An Argument On The Jobsite

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    Wil Vanderheijden
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you fill in all the details with the boss's name ( Especially the "Girly man who files this report) and hand it back.

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    #50

    My Ex-Manager Wouldn't Give Me My Last Paycheck Without A Resignation Letter

    My Ex-Manager Wouldn't Give Me My Last Paycheck Without A Resignation Letter

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    #51

    I Worked At A Chain Restauraunt. This Is How My Manager Solved Problems. Guess Who Had To Clean It Up

    I Worked At A Chain Restauraunt. This Is How My Manager Solved Problems. Guess Who Had To Clean It Up

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    SirPatTheCat
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm confused about what's going on here :/

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    #52

    Oh, Are The Roads Too Bad For You To Come In, But They’re Fine For Us? Worst Boss Ever

    Oh, Are The Roads Too Bad For You To Come In, But They’re Fine For Us? Worst Boss Ever

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    Foxxy
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don’t know the situation, the boss could be sick, have a sick child etc. Either way the boss doesn’t have to let the employees know why they aren’t there and it’s their prerogative to work from home. The boss was kind enough telling others to be careful and to take their time. They weren’t being a jerk at all.

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    #53

    My Boss Just Paid $40 For These. I Can't Convince Otherwise

    My Boss Just Paid $40 For These. I Can't Convince Otherwise

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    Kristy P
    Community Member
    6 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look, someone 3d printed the "save" button!

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    #54

    My Boss Was Tired Of Our Wire Cutters Getting Stolen. I'm Not Sure This Will Solve It

    My Boss Was Tired Of Our Wire Cutters Getting Stolen. I'm Not Sure This Will Solve It

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    #55

    My Coworker Is Coming Back From Burning Man Today, So My Boss Left This On His Desk... I Love My Job

    My Coworker Is Coming Back From Burning Man Today, So My Boss Left This On His Desk... I Love My Job

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    Elizabeth
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, you probably shouldn't tell everyone you are going to Burning Man when you take that vacation. "I'm going to California" would probably suffice and not instigate a "random" test.

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    #56

    Managers Using The Break Room For Training Instead Of Training Room

    Managers Using The Break Room For Training Instead Of Training Room

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    John Montgomery
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, maybe the training room is too small to adequately demonstrate cpr on the dummy.

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    #57

    Employer Swaps Out Office Garbage Cans With 'Mini' Garbage Cans To Appear More Environmentally Friendly...i Don't Think They Thought This Through Very Well

    Employer Swaps Out Office Garbage Cans With 'Mini' Garbage Cans To Appear More Environmentally Friendly...i Don't Think They Thought This Through Very Well

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok... Maybe he's encouraging you to rinse-out and recycle all those recyclables...

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    #58

    My Boss Staples Our Tips At Work, Which Usually Tears The Bill When I Take It Out

    My Boss Staples Our Tips At Work, Which Usually Tears The Bill When I Take It Out

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    Mascha Claessens
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's definitely weird (who staples money? Just use an envelope or paperclip..), but not a huge issue.

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    #59

    My Boss Rinsing Rice. She Let's It Stay Like That For 10 Minutes

    My Boss Rinsing Rice. She Let's It Stay Like That For 10 Minutes

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    #60

    Boss Just Laid This On My Desk

    Boss Just Laid This On My Desk

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    Jenn Wong
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's quite a fair warning.

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    #61

    We Were Cleaning Up Around The Office And Found A Couple Of These Tablets - New In Box. My Boss Goes "What Are Those Rip-Off Ipads? Toss Em." & That's The Story Of How I Got My First Tablet (Even If It Is A Fake iPad)

    We Were Cleaning Up Around The Office And Found A Couple Of These Tablets - New In Box. My Boss Goes "What Are Those Rip-Off Ipads? Toss Em." & That's The Story Of How I Got My First Tablet (Even If It Is A Fake iPad)

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