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More often than not we read about toxic workplaces where bosses micromanage, pressure and manipulate their employees. Where they don’t give them well deserved paid time off, or where they refuse a salary raise.
But the truth is, there are still many devoted and passionate bosses out there who are true leaders and stand for the people. And this post is a celebration of exactly that.
Below is a collection of pictures that show the moment people realized their boss is so much more than their formal superior. Scroll down, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your best boss stories in the comment below!
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#1
Manager Helps His Employee Get A Raise
Susan Williamson 3 years ago (edited)
I'm a general manager, and our new President wiped out all raises I gave to our fantastic employees. Last year, during these challenging Covid and financial times, my division came in under budget, so I gave EVERYONE at least 7 to 10% increases; they deserved it. Then came my review; it was the lowest I have ever had; I wonder why? They don't know it, but I am so out of there.
Jar of Pickles 3 years ago
Wow, I want to work for you. My previous boss was denying me a 5% increase for 3 years, even though that's what we discussed before. Long story short, new employer and a significant raise.
Sasha 3 years ago
Ok get this, if you value your employees, right? Then you wont have to complain when they move on to other jobs because they are better off elsewhere. You know what else is crazy? If your employees aren't stressing about feeding themselves or are overworked, their productivity actually goes up. This is why I always laugh when older people start talking about getting an entry position and working your way up blah, blah. That only works if your employers see you as a valued asset and not basically an antagonistic force they need to exploit. And that just isnt how most of the world works right now. Yeah theyre happy to pile on more responsibility on you, but they're gonna do everything they can to resist paying you a cent more and will gaslight you by telling you youre actually worthless so you accept that. Ironically, employers actually need employees more than the other way around pretty much even at the lowest levels of work.
WoodenLion 3 years ago
wow. some of ya'll really get into this. [i'm old and done so it doesn't matter to me.] sorry we left you such a f'd up world. it was not all my fault.
Load More Replies... Exquisite Spam 3 years ago
And as a manager, your job is to be a s**t umbrella and to keep it off those you protect.
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#2
A True Angel Indeed
ian_griggs@ymail.com 3 years ago
I was in college and had to take my kid and young neice to class with me one day. My professor noticed that I kept staring out the window, and walking out every 15 minutes to check on them. So he asked me what's going on. I told him my kids are in the car. He said bring them in. He was so caring and patient with them. Forever grateful to Dr. Rotarius.
#3
My Sister's Boss Passed Away Several Months Ago, But Before She Did, She Arranged To Have This Sent To Her Staff
Susan Williamson 3 years ago
OMG, I'm crying. Most people are really incredible when you get to know them.
Joyce Tuskes 3 years ago
This was my nurse manager! She was hilarious, irreverent, fair and treated everyone with dignity and respect! She was a huge advocate for our patients in a psychiatric ICU. I was lucky enough to work with her for 4 years and she is sorely missed! Hugs and love to her grandson whom she loved so dearly!
Porch Santa 3 years ago
Please tell me she was reincarnated into the flowers and they have been seeded and turned to happy sprouts somewheres.
“A good boss today looks different than 50 years ago,” Christine Mitterbauer, a licensed and ICF-approved career coach and serial entrepreneur based in the UK, told Bored Panda. “Today, some of the skills that are most highly valued in bosses are communication skills, coaching and mentoring skills and relationship-building skills,” she explained.
#4
This Wholesome Manager
Sasha 3 years ago
Yeah, half the reason homeless people cant get out of a rut so many times is the system itself that hates them for being homeless, but ironically prevents them from leaving the lifestyle. Like ironically most welfare systems want people to get a job, but are set up to actively discourage people from working at the same time. Say you want to work, but you get $1000 in welfare. You start working and earn $1100. You now get no welfare. Also you might spend $200 on stuff like commuting and work clothes, and you have less time to watch your kids, so daycare costs. Well in that case even if you want to work, not working is actually the smarter financial decision. And thats how people who WANT to work, are forced to sit on welfare.
Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago (edited)
I was denied assistance because my annual income from fulltime and part time job combined was too much by $40.00. But if I hadn't had two jobs I couldn't even come close to making ends meet. I kept both jobs and continue to do so for sever more years after. Edit: This experience doesn't make me bitter against people who accept assistance. Some time you just need a hand and you are able to get up and running again in no time.
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Rens 3 years ago
I've been homeless and lived in my car for 7 months. I managed to get a job, but it was very difficult: you can't get a job without an address, and you can't get a home without a job. I used an old address until I had enough saved to get a place. Two days after I moved in, I was fired for lying about my housing - some mail they (employer) sent got returned...
Meredith Gossland 3 years ago
In L A there are over 40,000 homeless who are working full time, but due to inflation, gas at $6 a gallon, and rent increases are unable to have a home to go to at the end of their shift.... in the USA in 2022.
Glynna Bowood 3 years ago
Next it's how to get him out of that car and into some permanent digs!
Vasana Phong 3 years ago (edited)
Sometimes when things like this happens, please don’t just jump to conclusions, there’s a valid reason in certain situations
#5
This Nice Old Man Just Came Into McDonald's Asking For Directions, And The Manager Has Taken At Least 10 Minutes To Set Up Google Maps On His Phone
She then plugs the address in and teaches him how to “follow the green dot” while he’s driving. Faith in humanity is temporarily restored.
Jing Yi Xu 3 years ago (edited)
If everyone took a few minutes out of their day to help others it can change them and others for a lifetime
Beth S 3 years ago
YES! Imagine the kind of world we would live in if this happened. It would be lovely.
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#6
The Owner And Employees Of Our Local Pizza Shop Surprised Their Waitress For Graduating High School
According to Mitterbauer, a great boss puts the team and the goals of the company before themselves. “Whereas earlier, a good boss would tell their employees what to do, today, they should empower their employees to do the job themselves. A good boss also realizes she/he is often not the smartest person in the room, and knows how to bring out the very best in her/his employees.”
The career coach explained that some people naturally have the skills mentioned above, and they will therefore be naturally good leaders without much specific leadership training. “But most people would benefit from training, ideally including on-the-job training,” she added.
#7
The Kind Of Boss Everyone Wants
Random person 3 years ago
That’s a great idea, but I wonder if they would fog up from breathing?
Martin Kaine 3 years ago
They do, but if you smear a little liquid dish soap on it, it mitigates much of the fogging.
Load More Replies... Beth S 3 years ago
I actually wish these type of masks could be the norm while we are slogging through COVID. I am losing my hearing and rely on lip reading at times to help me "hear" what people are saying. I know there are many others that also have difficulty hearing and think this could be helpful.
Carman Davis 3 years ago
I wish everyone wore these. I'm a lip reader also and with mask wearing I can't hear anything anyone says. It's a huge letdown.
Vicki Perizzolo 3 years ago
when the pandemic first came out and I had to go see Dr. Sig with my tortoise it hadn't occurred to me but he's very hard of hearing - had a heckuva time with masks... no one had thought of these at the time but it would have been very helpful .... I whipped out my pen & used a paper towel (who carries paper anymore?) - he's still the best pet-vet around
abby smink 3 years ago
I wish my hospital had these. We really don't have a solution for people that need to lip read while still being able to protect them and ourselves.
#8
Wholesome
Will Tiernan 3 years ago
Inclusive? Wouldn't it only be inclusive if everyone in the company gets 15 minutes extra for their own spiritual, emotional or other mental health need whether that's praying to something else, meditation, reading a book, using Facebook etc?
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Aamna Shah 3 years ago (edited)
BP sure does atrract a lot of Islamophobes. Do these people worrying about this Muslim person's coworkers even know whether they were okay with the decision or were consulted? It doesn't even take 15 mins to perform zuhr. Also whose stopping the other employees from asking for an additional 15 mins? I am sure if the boss has been so accommodating to this person, they would have accommodated everyone else as well but no, let's just write nasty comments like 'keep your religion home' when non Christian religious practices are being accommodated for once. Interestingly, the same country that forces kids to pledge allegiance to a flag which is the secular form of religion and die in its defense sees no problem with sitting in judgement on what Muslims can and cannot do.
Jeff Steve 3 years ago
Yes, it is, it can be anywhere from 12:20-3 pm approximately, depending on the sun I believe. Please correct me if I’m wrong!
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Invisible Potato 1 year ago
Great for ysou, nice priviledge, how are your nonreligious coworkes benefits?
Niall Mac Iomera 3 years ago
Wait, so this employee just gets to have 15 minutes off while everyone else works? Because they feel like it? That's doesn't seem fair. You already have an hour for lunch to do whatever you want. Pray then.
#9
When You Had A Bad Day And Your Boss's Boss Leaves This On Your Desk
Chrissie Anit 3 years ago
this made me teary-eyed with its sweetness. Employees need validation and appreciation as well!
Marc Lauzon 3 years ago (edited)
Reminds me when around Xmas my boss told me I was such a great hire and how happy he was to have me in, thanked me plenty... just before sending me to do some facing in the messy wine section during Chirstmas Eve afternoon.
“Communication, coaching and relationship-building skills are all skills that can be taught if you have the right mindset and take the lessons and insights onboard. Ideally, a great leader also has empathy and the ability to put their minds into that of others, and these are skills that are harder to teach,” Mitterbauer told us.
#10
A Group Of Managers At RBC Decided To Take A Picture In The Outfits They Use For Zoom Meetings
Rez Fidel 3 years ago
This is how the "suits" culture should be...love the guy with the kids pants. Feel ya..
Lane Smith 3 years ago
Are they "kids' pants" if they come in adult sizes? I may have to rethink my Covid wardrobe.
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albernistuff 4sale 3 years ago
This is especially significant as RBC has a reputation for being very conservative. Not reactionary old-school, but always formal business wear.
Sinead Kenny 3 years ago (edited)
Anyone watch superstore?? Glenn sturgiss in the kids pants 😉😍Why can't we just all accept we can achieve the same if not MORE without being stuck in an office!! INTROVERTS have excelled and surpassed extroverts since WFH 😉🙊🙈🙉 Just saying (same as single parents)
Sarah Laurent 1 year ago (edited)
... And I have been read to filth by my hierarchy for telling (and showing) publicly the fact that I wore a sweat pant + huge wool socks while filmed for a TV documentary about working from home in 2020 ! (ETA : ant the top part was, of course, business compliant !)
#11
My Boss Gets Trapped In Outlook's "Numbering" Feature
#12
My Boyfriend Told Me To Post This, Came Out To My Bosses And Expected To Be Fired
Slightly different response. Boss came in this morning and called me by my name, hugged me when I broke down crying.
Chinmayee Kalghatgi 3 years ago
That’s such a welcoming and supportive boss! If only everyone were like that
RafCo 3 years ago
Why wouldn't you be though? Want me to call you Emile, Emily, whatever. What's it to me. I'll call you Morlax if that's what will make you happy. Also, if I'm pronouncing your name wrong, tell me. I'ma grown up. I can be wrong.
Load More Replies... Beth S 3 years ago
I actually have a surprising number of people in my life that have transitioned. While I understand that not everyone understands or agrees with it, it costs nothing to respect the decision to do so. They are still the same person you know and love, just generally more happy in their skin.
Iifa A. 3 years ago
I have experience with this. I loved that girl, but I love him more now. He flourished with a little support when family dropped him. With other social anxiety issues, I always told him he is a Good Boy (his preference to be called boy instead of man, due to young and being smallish). Now he is a young man and damn great one!
Lsai Aeon 3 years ago
When I was working as a vet nurse I stumbled upon an amazing veterinary office. People were lining up at the door to work there. Why? you ask. Because the head veterinarian is a wonderful gay man who is accepting of anyone and everyone as long as they aren't a total a$$hole. This wonderful man exudes inclusivity and positivity and is always teaching anyone who will listen; new skills to be better at their job in the veterinary world. I still take my pets and service dog to him 15 years later and he still gives me employee discounts. Just don't ride in a car with him, he's only got one eye and drives like a bat out of hell /J. Still love him with everything I have, though
Employees want to feel listened to and respected, so a good boss will honor this and show, over time, that they value the input and work from the employee, Mitterbauer said. She argues that “it feels genuine, this process takes time, as there have to be several instances of feeling listened to and respected.”
“Giving regular constructive feedback to the employee is important, as is spending time training and simply listening to the employee on a regular basis,” the career coach concluded.
#13
My Boss And I Are In A Contest To Lose Weight. Today Is My Birthday. This Is What He Brought Me
Okiedokie 3 years ago
This is chaotic evil lol. That has to be a peanut butter chocolate cake, very few can resist the power of peanut butter icing
james tartaglione 3 years ago
this is an acceptable way for a boss to screw with his employees
#14
The Restaurant I Work For Is Closing Until Further Notice. My Manager Gave Me A Gift
Jing Yi Xu 3 years ago
This should be the norm, instead of throwing out food just cos it can't be sold
Laugh or not 3 years ago
It has been mandatory for a few years in France : supermarkets (and maybe restaurants, but I can't remember 100%) are not allowed to destroy or throw food away, they have to give it , usually to associations. And more recently that was extended to other goods to avoid waste.
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#15
I Don't Work For This Guy Anymore But Enjoy These Text Conversations Between Me And My Old Boss
#16
My Husband Has Been In The Hospital For 4 Months Dealing With A Brain Tumor, And I Brought Him Home. He Is Bedridden And Needs Total Care. My Brother's Boss Gave Me This
It came with a $1000 cheque to ease some of the costs of caring for him at home.
Anita Edwardd 3 years ago
This is so generous and will help out the siblings a whole lot. What a blessing!
Kim Lorton 3 years ago
That is wonderful! Caring for a loved one at home, is extremely expensive. Unless you can hire someone who will do it daily, and then allow you to take care of the rest of the time, it’s very hard. My sisters and I did it wit both parents, and we found an amazing young woman named Sonja. She worked with my mom for 8 weeks, until she passed. We did the rest of the time. She was 8-4 pm. We loved her for loving my mother. When my dad was dying, she wasn’t available, and we had to pay an agency. Wow. As a one time nurse, I know what I was paid, and I can just imagine what families were charged. We had to have aids, 24/7 for a month or two. Luckily my dad had the money, it was over 100k for that time period. They were great to help!
#17
Luigi, The Boss Of Bosses
June’s Very Own 3 years ago
I love people like this, although there seems to be a lot of homophobia in work places, I hope bosses continue to be supportive and help people through it.
Béla Kun 3 years ago (edited)
Are you really surprised? There are political factions that decided they will paint the LGBTQ community as the most evil ppl, and their following consist mainly of the most stupid ppl in the world, the end result of this tactics starting to show.
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Jackie Nettleton 3 years ago
This is a great boss to have and to step up for a person that is not part of the team makes him even better! So many would just make comments like how awful it is how they treat her or I would never do that to anyone, but to step up in such a big way is truly great
Katherine Boag 3 years ago
It sucks that we have to rely on individual good bosses to do something about customers that sexually harass staff tho
Marc Lauzon 3 years ago
I worked hardware store. My boss was fine, but I never met the store manager. It also had various assistant store managers. Sadly they had to cut hours massively and as new hire I would be impacted severely. Well around end of my shift, I get called to director office. Goes on telling me about hour cuts, but also that another store was looking for a full-time, he only had good words about me from basically everyone. Next day, during work hours, an assistant-director drove me to a sudden interview with the dept manager over there. Was just a formality and got hired. It pissed my boss to see me go. Sadly the dept manager was an hypocrite and terrible leader. Applied to a different store that was looking. Eventually got a call that i could not be hired because HQ would be closing that store definitively. Same day got a call from previous job telling me they were working hard to get me back... but it dragged on. Later learned the store manager got replaced and that one cut hours even more.
Marc Lauzon 3 years ago (edited)
So the job they were planning for me got trashed. Got tired of my manager and the ridiculous workload we had. Applied to a grocery store next to my old job. Got the job, closer to home, better pay, and a great boss as a bonus. So I go say hello there now and then. I could get my old job back (which I've only had for 3 months) any time now that the full-time left... but I got a great boss, no hassle, and better pay :| my old boss told me "Stay there. This place wouldn't pay you rightfully."
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What I Would Do To Have A Boss Like This
Kahna Wanna 3 years ago
This is me and how I function with my crew. I care and they know it. Feels GREAT!!
albernistuff 4sale 3 years ago
I am so fortunate to work for an organization where management is all like this.
Mathew Aaberg 3 years ago
Yeah down under is someone says fine you know they had a truly s**t day. Its the equivalent of "living the dream"
Jack McCool 3 years ago
NOPE, NOT QUITE. I actually worked with Claire (sat right by her, wonderful human being - I'm a big fan) at this particular job. The boss she is referring to is NOT that way with all of her employees, and is in actuality an absolute nightmare to work with/for. Just thought the truth needed to be told (or at the very least some context given), as this tweet seems to pop up on every "cool boss" article on BP.
Marc Lauzon 3 years ago (edited)
Yeah. We got too used to politeness of "How goes" "Fine and you" "Fine" and continue with our miserable life. People are a bit taken back when I answer "Like s**t", they didn't expect nor was ready for a conversation.
#19
I Work Construction In The Midwest And My Boss Just Delivered All Of These Food Goodies To Our Home In Time For The Holiday
Mazer 3 years ago
Nothing makes employees and/or volunteers feel extra good about themselves than just being recognized for a job well done. A bonus on top of bonus for his boss getting personal gifts instead of something pathetic, like a coupon. This boss sounds like he knows just how to keep his employees happy
Heidrance 1 year ago
this reminds me of one of my favorite gifts from a former boss (really, he was like my cool Colombian uncle and I love him) -- it was the week before Thanksgiving, and he said he got me a "turkey sandwich". Cut to him giving me, in two minute increments, the following: a whole 15 pound turkey, three loves of artisan bread, gravy, potatoes, three cans of vegetables, two cans of cranberry sauce, and two pies.
Kim Lorton 3 years ago
What is really sad, is Nurses week. Think, tote bags, pens, a carnation, a coupon for a free meal at the cafeteria… yeah, that knocks it home that you appreciate your nurses! I was really shocked. Decided then, health care was being treated like a business, and they just wanted warm bodies. Sad but true. Still loved nursing, but when they passed that stupid c**p out, I left it on the counter and never picked it back up. Not worth my time or self worth as a nurse. Was a nurse for 35 years.
#20
My Boyfriend Is Going Through Chemo For 6 Months And Has Surgery Coming Up. This Morning This Was Left On My Desk By My Boss
My boss loves stones of all kinds and we have talked about our love of labradorite. She had mentioned red labradorite which I had never heard of. The ring is red labradorite and the card says, "I think about you at times and what you are going through and I know how tough life can be. You are always positive and there for the clients, your peers, and even me. Here is something I wanted to give you. As I said, jewelry is my thing and this is a red labradorite. I love it and hope you do too. Please take care of yourself and know I am here for you as is the team. Have a blessed day!"
Jihana 3 years ago
I've never heard of that stone before, so I googled it and found this: The gem is incredibly rare and I have seen some gem traders trying to sell Red Labradorite for over $1000 per carat, placing it amongst the most expensive red gemstones on the planet.
Ladies and Gentlemen 3 years ago
wow, looking at that ring, that's gotta be minimum 2-3 carats, no?
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Fiery Llama 3 years ago
I saw the "incredibly rare, $1000" comment when I googled too, but I think there's something wrong with that source- you can find red labradorite for 200 or less right now. Labradorite (sometimes called andesine) is in the feldspar family (like moonstones) and is lovely, but not rare like emeralds, etc. A source I found says that right now, red ones are known to be diffusion treated with copy to improve red tone. (https://www.gemselect.com/other-info/andesine-mystery.php). This is just to clear up the 'price' question- the gift and the card itself are super thoughtful, regardless of how much it cost.
Nemo 3 years ago (edited)
You pay for size, clarity, cut, setting and the manufacturer. A stone equal in name does not have to be equal in price
Load More Replies... Disgruntled Panda 3 years ago
Red labradorite is copper-diffused andesine, another feldspar. Closely related but slightly different proportions of constituent elements. It's always treated by humans to get its colour. Sorry to be a boring dork, am a gemmologist for a living and couldn't stop myself from correcting the trade name 🙈
Riley Quinn 3 years ago
Glad to hear this. When I was going thru hell, I mean, chemotherapy, I was fired from my... wait for it... volunteer job!!!
🧶𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕂𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣🪡 3 years ago
Beautiful. I have many labradorite sets of jewelry, including fire labradorite but I'd never heard of or seen the red variety. I guess I know why now - it's way outside my price range! 🤣 What a lovely gesture from the boss.
Ashley Bonner 3 years ago
I'm glad everybody doesn't think like me cuz I automatically thought...she's sleeping with her boss lol.
Helderder 3 years ago
It says she. Don't know many guys that are in to these type of stones.. It's mainly a girl thing imho. Whenever
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#21
I’ve Had Terrible Teeth My Entire Life. It’s Been The Bane Of My Existence. Today I Got A $10,000 Quote On The Cost Of What Needs To Be Done
And it just made me feel even more helpless. My boss, mentor, literal angel, is taking care of this for me, free of charge.
Upstaged75 3 years ago
I try my hardest. I'm always surprised when employees expect me to be annoyed about them taking time off that they've earned. I hate that someone in their past made them feel that way! Today one of my (best!) people was struggling and finally asked me for help because things were building up too fast. I think they expected me to be angry about it as well. WTF?? Of course I'm here to help! Why can't we all just treat people like we want to be treated ourselves? As long as they do their job I don't care where or how they work, or how many appointments they need to take their kids to. That's not the important stuff!
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kjorn 3 years ago
when my dad die in 2000 (suicide) it's happen in a monday morning. i remember got back at the job to tell my boss and wanting to take few days off and without any hesitation he just told me: why are you here? go back at home to take care of your family. he just give me a full week with paid and talk to me for about a good hour. that guy always scares me to death but underneath that skin he was a great boss
Susan Williamson 3 years ago
No one may read this, but... My husband of 33 years fell down a flight of concrete stairs and died on Monday, February 14, 2022; it was Valentine's Day. Four days later, on Friday, I was asked when I was coming back to work. I showed up the following Monday. I just cried and did my job. I didn't realize that they wouldn't cremate him right away when they finally did cremate him. They did it on my birthday. I never thought to ask for a date of when that would occur. Now, this week I had my review. They said that the amount of work I usually produced had declined recently. They reduced the raise I expected and then dangled a 2% increase if I managed my staff more efficiently and bartered more with our vendors. Mind you, I always came under budget. Before posting here, I wrote my letter of resignation and I'm giving it to them tomorrow.
Kim Lorton 3 years ago
That is love and appreciation! That is who everyone should work for! All these good bosses are amazing!
#22
Store Manager Being A Bro
Qibli of the SandWings 3 years ago
Thats awesome. Helping them get a job instead of sabotaging them at their new job.
#23
Boss Being An Absolute Bro Over A Mistake
Demongrrrrl 3 years ago
Nothing would bring back the wine, all they can do is move forward.
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#24
I Help Take Care Of My Mother, And Have Had Such A Hard Few Months. My Bosses And Co-Workers Found Out And Brought All This To Us Tonight
Didn’t just make me smile, made me cry, too. Mom (pictured) is so happy we get to decorate a tree for Christmas.
Mazer 3 years ago
OMG, That I’d the most adorable poodle, it honest to gawd looks just like a Steiff toy!!!
Shnookumpie 2 years ago
LOL! That's the first thing that popped out at me when I saw the photo! So cute🐶💗
Load More Replies... Anita Edwardd 3 years ago
There really are some genuinely good people out there. This is so sweet.
#25
Just Had My Last Day With My Summer Job Back Home, Boss Choked Up A Bit And Said He Wished Me The Best With My Future Health And Career
He said if all else fails I’m welcome to come back as a partner and grow the business with him. Gave me a bonus today. Probably the best boss I may ever have.
Kim Lorton 3 years ago
The fact he said, you are welcome back as a partner, well, WOW! That speaks volumes about you as an employee and him as a boss!
#26
My Boss Knows What's Up
Mohsie Supposie 3 years ago (edited)
It would probably help more if he stopped being the reason, rather than encouraging it!
LH25 3 years ago
The fact he can joke about it makes me think he's not really the problem
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My Company Recently Opened A New Campus And I Run The On-Site Help Desk. My Printer Started Working Today And My Boss Wanted To Test It From Overseas
Alphabet Soupy 3 years ago
Of course it is, it’s printing all the way from India…woah!
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My Boss Asked Me If I Play Games And Gave Me This
Pintoshinto 5 3 years ago
That's like saying, "you know how iw to work a remote? Yes? Well, here's my tv."
#29
My Boss Asked If Anyone Browsed Reddit, I Was The Only One Brave Enough To Say Yes
Chinmayee Kalghatgi 3 years ago
I thought it was Kirby for a second and wondered what was wrong with it for some reason
#30
So My Dad Is The Manager For A Local Grocery Store Chain. There Was A Fundraiser Where His Co-Workers Taped Him To The Wall For Two Hours, And This Was The Outcome
Kivebo 3 years ago
There’s a bit of a RAISE there too. We’re missing a D apparently. But it was about a dad, so we’re good. Fun-d-raised! Phew, done.
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RandomFrog 3 years ago
We did this too my librarian in elementary! For every book you read you got two pieces of tape. She stayed up for atleast four hours
Kivebo 3 years ago (edited)
“Hey boss, remember how you told us that we shouldn’t go to the toilet so often? Yeah, you shouldn’t go to the toilet so often yourself. Now let me make some flowing water sounds” 💦
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Meredith Gossland 3 years ago
That is an awesome boss who is capable of laughing at himself instead of laughing g at employees...
ryan gentilcore 3 years ago
Back in my old high school our principal let us do this to him for a fundraiser for our robotics team. I wasn't on the team yet, but I was friends with members so they gave me a free roll of tape ( it was almost over so I didn't get to use it) When we removed the stool he fell an inch immediately, then hung on for another 5 minutes before completely falling off
#31
I Didnt Have Thanksgiving With My Family This Year So My Boss Made Me A Plate And Said That I'm Part Of Her Family
BasedWang12 3 years ago
ah we used to have customers do this for us on holidays. It was always the nicest
#32
My Old Boss Has Been 3D-Printing Reusable Masks And Delivering Them To Medical Facilities Amidst A Shortage
DDmaybeandor 3 years ago
Ok, this guy is adorable. If you’re a guy out there who thinks you need a six pack; no, you need a smile like this.
Tyranamar Seuss 3 years ago
Nice idea but these look uncomfortable. Like they'd make you hot and sweaty.
Meela Wheatley 3 years ago
Yeah they look like oddly shaped kidney dishes
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My Boss Is Unreal. He Knows I’ve Been Trying To Get A 3080 And We’ve Had Them In Stocks For Systems We Build
Today he walked up to me and said, “it’s yours, Merry Christmas”
Dre Mosley 3 years ago
I've been wanting to upgrade my GPU for like a year. The graphics card situation has been crazy.
Hobby Hopper 3 years ago
Beyond crazy. I upgraded everything except my GPU and decided to wait since the price was up about $20 over the last 3 months and figured It'd go back down. I think I waited about 2 years.
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#34
I'm A Programmer, And My Boss Handed Me This Piece Of Paper On My First Day At Work
Susan Williamson 3 years ago
Another good one. I think I'll print it and put it on our board at work.
Mike Rodrick 3 years ago
"Don't f**k with it" on someone's 1st day? What if they didn't approve of the language?
#35
Boss And Coworker Made A Weight Loss Bet - Loser Had To Cross Dress. That Is His Real Hair Though
steven mayes 3 years ago
Me thinks he may have lost on purpose, if only to show off those legs.
Amaranthim Talon 3 years ago
Get with the program susy q- the whole world isn't in on the headspinning new speak bs
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Rob Van de Graaf 3 years ago
Isn’t this the boss who gave the worker the cakes for his birthday?
#36
Called In Sick To Work With The Flu. My Boss Brought A Care Package Over At Lunchtime. I’m Truly Blessed
Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago
Thank god I am not the only one skeptical.
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#37
Leaving For Vacation Tomorrow And My Boss Hands Me My Paycheck With This Included. He Continually Goes Above And Beyond For Me
I've only been employed with him for just under a year. He's a good man. "Jhon, Thank you for your hard work - hope you have a good trip!"
Mike Rodrick 3 years ago
Sometimes better than money. This is why people hate their jobs. No appreciation. Kudos to the boss.
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#38
Boyfriend Lost His Serving Job Because Of Corona. Bosses Cleared Out The Kitchen To Provide Food For Employees And Intend On Making Them Weekly Care Packages
Amaranthim Talon 3 years ago
It looks like some sort of brewery- that is a nice kind of care package ;)
#39
It Was My Managers Last Day Yesterday. She Has A Sense Of Humor
#40
I Bought This For My Boss But He Didn't Think HR Would Approve, So He Made It HR Approvable
#41
Manager Put My Day Off Work In His Calendar
Bobert Robertson 3 years ago
Maybe he's "all day" and the meeting is what the boss intends to do
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I Too Make $11/Hour, And I Got A TV From My Boss At Our Company Party. I Was Kind Of In Shock
Ladies and Gentlemen 3 years ago
No one should make 11$/Hour. Its just too low. (In developed countries)
laura lee 3 years ago
Welcome to America where the federal min wage is $7.25 and no Healthcare etc
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Ayla Smith 3 years ago
She was the one that made the decision to accept that job and pay. The TV is a nice and thoughtful bonus.
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Covid-19 Cookie Package My Boss Sent Me
#44
Boss Bought Burgers To Celebrate Portugal Win Last Week
#45
Manager Holds Umbrella For Employee Who Is Changing Wiper Blades While It's Raining Outside
#46
Wise Words From The Boss
#47
I Work In Construction And Get Paid In Cash. My Boss Thinks He's Funny
Exquisite Spam 3 years ago
When you go to the bank just say you're a successful, if downmarket stripper.
#48
My Boss Got This Ridiculous Excuse The Other Week And Decided It Needed To Be Hung Up
Kay blue 3 years ago
My favourite one was when one of my staff got in a very minor car accident because she was trying to avoid a duck.
MoJo1979 3 years ago
My boss and I were late one day because she was driving us to work and a wasp flew in to the car, she stopped in the middle of the road and jumped out of the car screaming and left me in there with the wasp. The people behind us were not amused, whereas I was laughing hysterically.
Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago
You stayed in car with the wasp? You're brave. I would be running past boss with light speed if there was a wasp in the car.
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Moxxidude 3 years ago
Had an employee that didn’t show up for his shift (again). I had covered for him & even paid him the first time it happened as he was a good guy but working late at his other jobs. This time though, he told us he was in a car accident overnight & in the hospital. Offered to send him Uber eats etc but he refused. Paid him again. Found out later he made everything up - just had been out partying and couldn’t be bothered to come in. Then he eventually stole $$$ from us & quit without warning AND emailed customers telling them he couldn’t continue working with us any longer because we sucked. Oh, and I bought a coffee pot for this guy as he didn’t like Keurig & I would not only have his coffee ready for him when he came in but deliver it to him. And I suck! He taught us that sometimes no matter what you do, people just don’t like you or they have personal issues & problems they’re dealing with that affect their behaviour, so at least we learned something.
Marti Wheat 3 years ago
My favorite was when one of my employees called to say that he was going to be in late because his boyfriend had died his hair green over the weekend and he couldn't get it to wash out. Dude came to work looking like an irradiated angel, complete with green glowing nimbus, for weeks before the hair dye wore off...
Bonnie Edwards 3 years ago
My hair has been cobalt blue for the last 3 years.
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#49
I Started A New Job A Few Months Ago And I Have Never Felt More Appreciated And Valued. Here Is A Christmas Card From My Boss
Martha B. Higgins 3 years ago
Mark needs to learn spelling, but the sentiments expressed were lovely.
august is mentally unstable 3 years ago
who names their kid Raph?? whatever happened to ralph? soon its going to be raphablelleighson
#50
So My Boss Set This Up Underneath Our Coffee Grinder For My Other Boss To "Find" This Morning
Cactus McCoy 3 years ago
Coffee ist life. Cheapest way to a nice wor environment.
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#51
So, My Friends Boss Handed Him This Today. They Aren't Extending Hours
Jackie Nettleton 3 years ago
Based upon the rest of the post I would be inclined to believe this is in fact genuine and not a way for the boss to let the guys cheat or go out drinking for most of the night
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Kim Lorton 3 years ago
Awww! Very understanding of Rob’s wife’s predicament with a husband who doesn’t make it home until late.
#52
My Sister Has Been Preparing Some Sweet-Bags For Her Team At Work, She Drew Every Little Flag, And She Wrote Every Message By Hand On The Bags
It might not be impressive to some, but I wish my boss cared one-tenth of how much she cares.
#53
Yesterday During A Lunch Meeting I Told My Big Boss That I Absolutely Despise Tomatoes And I Would Rather Eat A Raw Onion Whole. Today He Sent This Company Wide Survey
Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago
*hugs tightly* Not me SCP 504, I don't hate you. *notices SCP 504 splattered all over the floor* *backs away slowly out of the room*
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Bender Bending Rodríguez 3 years ago
My kid sister will have tomato in one hand and onion in other. She will proceed to eat both like an apple. I personally prefer tomato.
Natalie Phipps 3 years ago
As I fellow tomato hater, this is gold :) I too would rather eat an entire raw onion than even a morsel of tomato!
#55
I Got This Clever Plaque From My Department Manager At Work
Memere 3 years ago
I have a small wooden disc with this on it, just divided up, part of it on each side.
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MantisGirl15 3 years ago
"I'll do it as soon as I get around to it" "I'll do it as soon as I get a round tuit."
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My Boss And I Get Along
Friedlander Rosenzweig 3 years ago
Seems like Steve will have another meeting to rehire himself.
#57
My Girlfriend’s Boss Makes Her Healthy Lunches Because She Has Fainting Spells
#58
My New Boss. He Wanted To Know How My First Month Of Work Went. I Expressed Concerns Over Specific Job Duties That Were New To Me
Good bosses are out there. Companies that care
Jon Steensen 3 years ago
Everyone fails every now and then. That is how we learn: Failling is not bad, however you can handle it in good or bad ways. If you never fail, you were not challedged enough, will propably be bored like hell, and won't grow as a person as a result. What is important is how you failures are handled, and getting the ballance just right between the numbers of successes and failures.
#59
I’ve Just Started Working (In January) After Being On Disability For 5 Years. This Came In The Mail From My Boss. I Smiled And Cried
#60
Walked In My Bosses Office And Saw This Sign.
#61
When You Request A Wall Clock For Your Office But Your Boss Has A Different Idea
#62
My Girlfriend Finally Got The Promotion She Was Working Towards. This Is Her New Boss' Supervisor's Way Of Telling Her
#63
After Years Of No Mercy Bosses, I Finally Have One Who Doesn’t Think Productivity Is Only Reached By Hours At A Desk
#64
My Girlfriend Got A New Job. Cake From Her Old Boss
#66
Around Halloween I Received A Raise And I Really Love How My Boss Approached This
I get anxious fast, so the comment about being stressed out is spot on and she really made me feel valued. I don’t know who else to share this with aside from my family.
#68
Had To Work On Christmas Eve But These Adorable Cookies Made By My Old Boss Made It Worth It
Susan Williamson 3 years ago
One blessing at work is I get to decide if staff gets extra time off. I give my incredible staff all day Good Friday, all day Christmas eve (and sometimes a half-day off before Christmas eve), New Year Eve, their birthday, plus a floating holiday of their choice. And I like it when a holiday falls in the middle of the week, because I'll give them the day or days before or after off. My new President doesn't really appreciate it though. My days are numbered there.
Maya Forbes 3 years ago
On behalf of all your staff, thank you for being a good boss!
Load More Replies... JASH80 3 years ago
well, I work Christmas too and I don't see the issue. Not everyone on the planet is Christian, I work for a global company in global financial markets and Asia does not care if we celebrate Christmas, just like we do not care for their holidays - so we are open. I get other days off instead which to me has as lot more value than sitting home (I am an Atheist with a small family so we do not celebrate anyways)
Jon Steensen 3 years ago
The mentality of everything must be open all the time is crazy! It comes with large human cost and in most cases we will still survive just fine -at least those that are able to plan just a little bit ahead, and the rest need an emportant lesson about what happens when you structure your life badly. In fact I like the slowing down that usually happens during christmas where I live, so you can have just a moment of rest. Only essential "businesses" should reamin running on hollidays. That is hospitals, fire departments, water, gas and electricity etc. ... and no, a clothing store, fast food restaurant or similar shops does not fit into that category, despite the managers trying to convince the employess of something else. Hollidays should be spend with family, not on earning money for someone else to profit from, and they should not be able to buy your precious time with loved ones with something as cheep as a cookie.
#69
It Isn’t Hard To Treat People Well. My Office Has A Snack Closet, Always Stocked, Always Free, Things Run Out-Boss Buys More
No one has to spend their cash at the vending machines-ever
#72
Recently Had Issues With Ulcers And Almost Bled Out, And In My Recovery I’ve Been Very Poor And Unable To Eat Enough. I Passed Out Recently And My Boss Surprised Me With This
JASH80 3 years ago
the sad thing is that the immediate managers probably don't make THAT much more and need to pay out of their pocket, while the big bosses get a spending budget but don't use it - or on stuff for themselves (again, not all of them, but I see it in my company. Bosses get 500.- a month for expenses which they do not have as they don't travel/go for lunches and they could easily invite the team for a few drinks but nope, not happening)
#73
Started A New Job Four Months Ago After A Long Period Of Unemployment - Pictured Are All Of The Christmas Gifts I Received From My Bosses
#74
I'm 14 And This Is My First Paycheck, And My Boss Decided That I Did Such A Great Job And Tipped Me 20 Dollars
Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
How'd you get a job? All the jobs I try to apply for need applicants to be 18 or older. Despite being "desperately hiring".
#75
My Wife's New Boss Has A Sense Of Humor
#77
We Got A Snowstorm Last Night. My (Female) Boss's Email Probably Shocked A Few People In Our Socal Office
#78
My British Boss Left This On My Desk During The 4th Oh July Holiday
#79
Birthday Message From Boss, After I Called In Sick (Sick Baby)
Aisling Raye 3 years ago
Ah the good old "my kid is (conveniently) sick on my birthday" excuse. Lol
#80
Asked My Boss For An iMac, Saw This When I Came This Morning
#81
I Finally Got An Awesome, Nice Boss And After A Month, She Had To Move To Another Position. Yesterday Was Her Last Day. Came In This Morning To See This On My Desk
#82
My Boss Helped This Bird Bro Get Out Of Our Concrete Lab
Cactus McCoy 3 years ago
You can see this is a kind person by the way the hands are held. Awesome.
#83
Our Boss Bought A Pallet Of Water To Give A Case To Each Employee At Work Due To A Shortage In Stores. She Is Working On Getting Us Toilet Paper Too
#84
My Boss Bought 50 Chairs In An Online Auction. It Wasn't Until We Went To Pick Them Up That We Realized It Was At An Elementary School
#85
Got This Award On The Last Day All My Bosses Were At Work (Summer Job And Following Week's The Last Week), I Couldn't Be More Content With An Award
#88
My British Boss Is Pretty Pleased With His 4th Of July Outfit
#89
My Boss Im'd Me And Said "I Think We Should Get This For The Conference Room"
#90
My Boss’s Response To Me Saying I Wouldn’t Be At Work Today Due To Ongoing Mental Health Problems. I Could Honestly Cry
#91
I Came Out As Non-Binary At Work And My Supervisor Showed Her Support With Rainbow Donuts
#92
Here Are My Bosses Cooking The Last Of The Food In The Restaurant To Give Out To The Employees
#93
My Boss Bought Me A New Toaster After I Broke Mine At Work. This Is Now On Every Sandwich I Make
#94
My 3 - Month - Old Twin Daughters Were Up All Night. Had To Call Out And My Boss Is Awesome
#95
The Way My Boss Asked Me To Order Her More Pens Like This One. I'm Sure She's Just Bluffing
#96
My Boss Just Send Me This Care Package For My Home Office
#99
Co-Worker Thought Playing This Video (With Sound) Would Help Sell Monitors. Boss Didn't Even Care And Let It Play All Day
#102
Abby's Boss Has No Chill
MellonCollie 3 years ago
This is only funny if it is a running joke between Abby & the boss, otherwise I don't know what to think of it.
#104
My Sisters Manager Made Her A Going Away Cake
Darla Taylor 3 years ago
Aw those kitty litter cakes, I remember those. Great for Halloween too!
#105
My Boss's Pen Holder
#107
My Boss Just Walked Up To Me, Completely Deadpan, And Slapped This Post-It Note On Me
Jamie Griffith 3 years ago
Just want to point at the bottom of the note the thank you box is not checked
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Anon822209 3 years ago
After so many posts about horrible bosses, it's nice to be reminded that good people exist. I once had a boss lend me a company vehicle for a few months because I was fighting with my car insurance company over a claim and couldn't afford a new car. He also paid for tires on my coworker's car when she couldn't afford them. Good bosses are rare, but wonderful.
kcanded 3 years ago
Just what I was going to say! Very nice to see after so many negative posts about bosses.
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Oliver Seitz 3 years ago
How to avoid toxic work environments with a high turn over? Don't be an A hole as staff, don't be an A hole as boss! Fair salary and a good community at work is a win for both sides!!!
Cat Palmer 3 years ago
At the start of the first lockdown, a colleague got a ticket for one of the last flights to Australia to join her wife who had been visiting family there then couldn't leave (because lockdown). Our mutual manager drove her three hours to the airport for a 3am flight, then did the same the next day when she couldn't board her flight because Australian immigration had messed up her visa paperwork. The team will forgive him pretty much anything after that.
Dan St John 3 years ago
Companies are only as good as their people. My first boss was my mentor and taught me more about business than any college could. I had an amazing career because of his insights and teachings and I still use his examples today, even though I retired years ago. His best was the three fairs. A company needs to be fair to it's customers, a company needs to be fair with it's employees and the employees need to be fair to the company. If you can achieve those goals, your company will do fine.
rosadobber arizona 3 years ago
I got a minimum wage job in housekeeping at a private school when I was in college. 1 pm to 7 pm weekdays, lunch included. After the first day, cook saved dinner for me as well. Saved me $$ and shopping!
Ekaterina S 3 years ago
Mine refuses to not pay my breaks. He pays my breaks and even schedules incentives when I feel like we need one! I believe he is like that bc I do good work and don’t take advantage of these privileges?!
P.A.B. 3 years ago
I had the same boss for 20 years. We worked side by side, and she encouraged me and the other employees to keep bettering ourselves. She would adjust our schedules if we were in school so we wouldn’t miss classes, and still let us work while receiving qualifications for certain positions. She would close our facility every year, for 2 days, in addition to regular holidays, for staff retreat. Hourly employees worked half day on a Wednesday and have Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. Hourly staff enjoyed the paid time off; she would reward the salaried administrative staff (we worked REALLY hard) with little working trips such as Las Vegas or 3 day cruises during those off days. Good times!
Adam Sanderson 3 years ago
I was working as a chef in Spain and accrued holiday time so my boss told me I had to take the time off because he didn't want to pay me the 'double bubble'. I decided to drive down to the south for a break and was asking around where to rent a decent car to make the trip. Boss told me to come to his place the next day and gave me the keys to his Mercedes-Benz. Miss you Kuno.
Anon822209 3 years ago
After so many posts about horrible bosses, it's nice to be reminded that good people exist. I once had a boss lend me a company vehicle for a few months because I was fighting with my car insurance company over a claim and couldn't afford a new car. He also paid for tires on my coworker's car when she couldn't afford them. Good bosses are rare, but wonderful.
kcanded 3 years ago
Just what I was going to say! Very nice to see after so many negative posts about bosses.
Load More Replies... Oliver Seitz 3 years ago
How to avoid toxic work environments with a high turn over? Don't be an A hole as staff, don't be an A hole as boss! Fair salary and a good community at work is a win for both sides!!!
Cat Palmer 3 years ago
At the start of the first lockdown, a colleague got a ticket for one of the last flights to Australia to join her wife who had been visiting family there then couldn't leave (because lockdown). Our mutual manager drove her three hours to the airport for a 3am flight, then did the same the next day when she couldn't board her flight because Australian immigration had messed up her visa paperwork. The team will forgive him pretty much anything after that.
Dan St John 3 years ago
Companies are only as good as their people. My first boss was my mentor and taught me more about business than any college could. I had an amazing career because of his insights and teachings and I still use his examples today, even though I retired years ago. His best was the three fairs. A company needs to be fair to it's customers, a company needs to be fair with it's employees and the employees need to be fair to the company. If you can achieve those goals, your company will do fine.
rosadobber arizona 3 years ago
I got a minimum wage job in housekeeping at a private school when I was in college. 1 pm to 7 pm weekdays, lunch included. After the first day, cook saved dinner for me as well. Saved me $$ and shopping!
Ekaterina S 3 years ago
Mine refuses to not pay my breaks. He pays my breaks and even schedules incentives when I feel like we need one! I believe he is like that bc I do good work and don’t take advantage of these privileges?!
P.A.B. 3 years ago
I had the same boss for 20 years. We worked side by side, and she encouraged me and the other employees to keep bettering ourselves. She would adjust our schedules if we were in school so we wouldn’t miss classes, and still let us work while receiving qualifications for certain positions. She would close our facility every year, for 2 days, in addition to regular holidays, for staff retreat. Hourly employees worked half day on a Wednesday and have Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. Hourly staff enjoyed the paid time off; she would reward the salaried administrative staff (we worked REALLY hard) with little working trips such as Las Vegas or 3 day cruises during those off days. Good times!
Adam Sanderson 3 years ago
I was working as a chef in Spain and accrued holiday time so my boss told me I had to take the time off because he didn't want to pay me the 'double bubble'. I decided to drive down to the south for a break and was asking around where to rent a decent car to make the trip. Boss told me to come to his place the next day and gave me the keys to his Mercedes-Benz. Miss you Kuno.
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