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It’s no secret that getting along with management people is not always a given, but rather a gift. They often put too much pressure on the backs of already stressed employees, making it a perfectly toxic workplace environment to brew and prosper. And in some more extreme cases, it gets passive-aggressive, to say the least.

The corner of Reddit known by the name which screams sarcasm, Thanks Management, is a safe space to talk about hard things. According to the subreddit’s description, it’s a place made for “Showcasing notices from imperious middle managers, owners, landlords, school administrators, mean bosses, and overall pedants. Bonus points for misspellings, exclamation marks, threats over petty bullshit.”

And they mean it. From evil posters put up in the staff room as if nothing happened to the implementation of very questionable tools that are supposed to boost productivity at the expense of people, these are some take-notes-kids examples of how not to run your business.

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Landlord Cites Old Testament In Increasing Rent

Landlord Cites Old Testament In Increasing Rent

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Is Your Car Too Old? Well You're Fired Since A Responsible Person Would Own A Luxury Vehicle

Is Your Car Too Old? Well You're Fired Since A Responsible Person Would Own A Luxury Vehicle

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Nobody is safe from mean management practices in the workplace, regardless of how much you love or hate your job. But let’s be honest, the more pressure we have put on our shoulders, the less motivated we are to add that extra bit of effort to the company we work for.

And although this can happen for many different reasons, mean managers can be a huge setback for us professionally and emotionally. But how you determine whether the management has indeed crossed the line? Buzzwords like toxic workplace are all over the place, but when it comes to real life, most of us are left scratching our heads.

Rude behavior toward employees is generally defined as a display of disrespect, a breaking of social norms or expectations, a breach of etiquette, or ignoring "accepted" behavior. It can also mean that a manager is behaving inconsiderately, aggressively, or deliberately offensively.

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Snitch On Your Server, 25% Off Your Bill And Saliva In Your Drink

Snitch On Your Server, 25% Off Your Bill And Saliva In Your Drink

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Rudeness can manifest in many forms, from passive-aggressive behavior, micromanaging, anger management problems, to favoritism towards one person, bullying, and many more. The mean behavior can also be used as a way to display one’s power and show superiority over others, and in this case, as well as others, you'd better run far away from it.

In such cases, setting boundaries is key. Everyone should learn to distance themselves from a manager who’s mean to them and, at some point, stop taking in all the negativity. In other cases, if you are sure that your boss is incompetent, it’s just reasonable to become a leader on your own.

Management will notice your initiative eventually, and you will likely earn some extra points just by keeping the mean person out of the loop.

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Gym Management. Have Fun With This One

Gym Management. Have Fun With This One

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chi-wei shen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Despite the wording, it's mainly addressed to people who are too lazy to clean up after them.

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Op Was Fired For Not Showing Up To Work On 5 Hours Of Notice At 3:30am

Op Was Fired For Not Showing Up To Work On 5 Hours Of Notice At 3:30am

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Whatever happens, make yourself a top priority. It’s just not fair to allow yourself to be treated badly and purposefully disrespected day by day by someone who has no reason to do so. In some extreme cases, even the best reasoning is not an excuse for anyone to shout or offend you, whether it’s a co-worker, a manager, or a boss.

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Gentle Reminder From Management

Gentle Reminder From Management

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Anti-Picnic Picnic Benches

Anti-Picnic Picnic Benches

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Marcellus the Third
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You misunderstand, only 2 of the 3 sides have this sign --- there's only one picnic side.

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Got Ya!

Got Ya!

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Damn No More Group Crying And Screaming

Damn No More Group Crying And Screaming

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Tilted Bathroom Break

Tilted Bathroom Break

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Riani Kivela
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From the "Why deal with a problem by speaking directly with those involved when you can make everyone miserable?" school of management.

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We’re All Finally Saved

We’re All Finally Saved

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#18

Old Mate Number 11 Saving Me From Having To S*** On Op's Desk

Old Mate Number 11 Saving Me From Having To S*** On Op's Desk

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A Basic Human Need Is Not Allowed For Cashiers

A Basic Human Need Is Not Allowed For Cashiers

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Bernd Herbert
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What kind of doctor's note? Something like:"I confirm that xyz is in fact a living human being and requires intake of liquids like water to function properly!"

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Beth L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this is a food service place, that's kind of a health code issue. A restaurant near my office keeps getting dinged for personal beverages in the food prep areas.

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Anna Banana
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I haven't even considered that, but in this case it says "up front at the registers" so likely not a food prep area.

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sara can shove that BS where the sun don't shine. Personal items I understand but water, seriously. Either Sara is dehydrated and can't think straight or she is an idiot.

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Louloubelle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked at Joann Fabrics. You couldn't have liquids at the cash register. Their reasoning was it was basically a computer, and they didn't want liquids spilled on it. However, that could never happen, since it was raised up on a pedestal type of thing. They just wanted to be asshats.

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Jarno Flinkers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well Sara, I'd like to take you to the court clerk so we can legally change your name to Karen.

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Leo Domitrix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw a cashier pass out from dehydration in front of me once. I was FURIOUS. The manager was all, "It's policy", and I'm thinking, "She needs an ambulance now, you -------------".

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María Hermida
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A policy is not something written in the stars. A manager who enforces this kind of s**t is an asshole, even if s/he didn't create the rule him/herself. These people should be taken to court, but the mother**** know that minimum salary workers don't have the time, the energy or the money to defend their rights.

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dev mehta
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Forget water, this sign is enough to drive you to a bottle of liquor

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JD Lee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This goes right along with Amazon’s policy of no bathroom use unless your lawyer can prove you have a sphincter & bladder.

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Yort
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a customer, I’ve never given any shits that an employee was drinking water.

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Kathryn Baylis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

F**k you Sara. Hope you’re happy working ALL the registers by yourself. Totally your own fault too.

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Blackheart
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a boss tell me that once, and I am a teacher who has to talk for a living.

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Amber Turk
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well you know how people use and abuse water. Maybe even sell it on the black market.

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George Kontogeorgas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone explain to this bitch that water is essential to all mammals?

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hi myself
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like in the picture someone is about to vacuum that note. Good for them.

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Klay Thoring
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember having this as a rule at London Drugs. Then I’d have to get till coverage to go get glasses of water & they’d be annoyed...but hydration is necessary. Gross, pointless dehumanizing bs.

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Luuta
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No humanity is allowed in the store during opening times.

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Laurie Hengel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked as a cashier for a large (53 stores) grocery- CUB FOODS in Mn- for 19 years and that is their exact policy, yet we are expected to talk with each customer. Also had 1 or 2 10-15 long breaks, no lunch for up to 7 hour shifts

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Mickie Shea
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

appears sloppy when cashiers are drinking and eating and on their phones

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CharliAnn Olney
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fluid is a BASIC human necessity. This should be a matter for the Health Department.

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Bonny Saxon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had to get a doctor's note to wear sneakers at work. In a medical billing office with no public access.

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Rhon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow most stores consider their staff having a water bottle at registers as a necessity! This place is beyond belief!

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Sophie-Jane Williams
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Worked in a clothing place with this exact policy. Left after 2 weeks and being told I was stealing for not coming into work on a day I wasn't even meant to be in

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Nem
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh? Is that how it is? You're just gonna let us die of dehydration?

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Paradise
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fair enough, mostly. It shouldn't require a dr's note for water. If you fill your reusable with something else not noticable, not spillable, shouldn't be a problem. But I get not having brands or sticky products (pop is sticky and spillable)

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danielw
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Vodka looks like water, and working at a place like that... it's definitely medicinal.

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B00ts 2.0
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honest Sara : please dehydrate so I can go to jail so I don't have to work at my minimum wage job and have to pay for my food and home

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Aurelia!
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No drinks???? Wouldn't it be easier to just let people stay hydrated, and then not have to deal with people fainting all over the place?

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Requiem
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They dont need coffee or soda being spilled on the computers. Anywhere with computers that ive worked only allowed water near them.

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

Well that’s what happens when you hire humans to do a job on a computer. If your company is that broke, get out of business.

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Full of Giggles
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe I’m missing something but I’m not seeing the issue. This is standard in many hospitality and retail jobs. Especially when food is involved. None of my cashier jobs allowed drinks near the register.

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Something
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody should need a doctor's note to prove they need water. All living things need water.

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María Hermida
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You don't think it's unreasonable to deny people the right TO DRINK? Please, do us a favour and get lost.

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Smell Check?

Smell Check?

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Tarryn Penny
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Spare a thought for the poor bugger that gets paid to do the smell check!

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When Management Turns A Nice Gesture Into An Insult

When Management Turns A Nice Gesture Into An Insult

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At A Middle School I Recently Visited

At A Middle School I Recently Visited

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I Guess They Had One Too Many?

I Guess They Had One Too Many?

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I Hope It's Not Pointed At The 'Right' Direction

I Hope It's Not Pointed At The 'Right' Direction

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Flowers
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't be bashful, step right up and use the toilet, nevermind the camera.

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You Have Exceeded The Maximum Number Of Eye Movements Student. Teacher Is A Control Freak On Students Taking Test At Home

You Have Exceeded The Maximum Number Of Eye Movements Student. Teacher Is A Control Freak On Students Taking Test At Home

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#32

Ahhh Yes. Thank You For Helping The Community

Ahhh Yes. Thank You For Helping The Community

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Sincerely, Disappointed

Sincerely, Disappointed

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Petulant Landlord

Petulant Landlord

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Jonathan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're paying rent then you should be able to do whatever you want behind closed doors as long as it doesn't bother anyone else.

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Being An Asshole To People Trying To Get Out Of The Cold

Being An Asshole To People Trying To Get Out Of The Cold

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sums up the uncaring world we find ourselves in today , so sad , but so very true

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Standing Is Not An Option

Standing Is Not An Option

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Thanks, Management!

Thanks, Management!

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