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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

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The Battle Of Fonts

The Battle Of Fonts

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

Comic Sans ms was made for dislexic and disortographia I have both and this font seriously helped me

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

It was designed to look like handwriting. It helps with dyslexia by happenstance.

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

I don't understand the problem with Comic Sans. People are obviously using it because they like the way it looks. IMO it's the same as asking people asking people not dye their hair.

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

shouldn't the second one be in some fancy paper with the company's logo and a proper graphic design? I mean, they are a fortune 500 company

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

Comic Sans is helpful for people with dyslexia. What's wrong with its design anyway? I never understood the hate towards CS.

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

eh. Comic Sans is much maligned by a modest number of very loud people who hate it. And frequently used by equally loud people who absolutely love it. Personally, I hate it, but use it when I really want to irritate the hell out of my coworkers. sometimes, its fun watching an entire office go up into flames over an email announcing that so-and-so had another baby.

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

Screw you. Comic Sans is nice. At least it's not neon pink calligraphy fonts.

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

My note would say: Please don't capitalize lemonade stand. You are a Fortune 500 company. You should know the capitals are used for names of specific things, such as a specific lemonade stand, not a general one. Unless it is a title, in which case you would capitlize a few of the other words. Maybe add an extra touch to make it obvious, such as quotations, or "by Management" to show its author.

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

clearly the Lemonade Stand is the fortune 500 company in question. they were just being ironic!

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

I have no objection to the choice of font and fail to see why anyone should make a fuss about it. However, to use so many exclamation points is ridiculous. Using just one at a time is correct. Using more does not add emphasis, and is just a childish incorrect use.

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

A Fortune 500 company that can't keep its own doors closed, whatever next?

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Michael Capriola Jr.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Talk to me again when Lemonade Stand, LLC shares go up another 100 points

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

so funny! When I worked for Bart Simpson, voice: Nancy Cartwright, we ALWAYS USED COMIC SANS. Naturally.

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

It communicated the message, didn't it? And there's nothing that shouts "Fortune 500 Company" like having paper signs on the door, is there?

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

Seriously don't they have any more serious problems to deal at this company?

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

Why does anyone care? It’s a sign, as long as it’s not in Wingdings who tf cares?

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

I love Comic Sans. I wish people would stop harping on it.

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

If you’re a fortune 500 company they would have an automatic door closer or a better quality sign.

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

Well, now I am using comic sans or something more annoying for everything because to heck with that crap. (Seriously, if you have that much of an issue with it, replace the sign rather than taping up more signs to make your point)

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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 find people who never miss an opportunity to object to comic sans pretentious in the same way as people who refuse to like any popular Netflix show because they need you to know that they are so much more sophisticated than you.

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

A Fortune 500 company shouldn't be posting signs from the office printer, regardless of font.

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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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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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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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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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Smell Check?

Smell Check?

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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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#24

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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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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