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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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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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Feel The Love

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

That is a comical sign that you can purchase from amazon, walmart and varoitus other places https://www.walmart.com/ip/Employees-Company-Policies-Funny-Sign-Great-Break-Room-Decor-If-you-business-manage-employees-gotta-funny-company-policy-sign-it-By-TreasureGurus-LLC/224890702

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

C'mon. This must be some fun sign. Something you just can buy on amazon for mocking your colleagues.

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

This was meant to be a joke. I'm positive (finger crossed) that this isn't happening anywhere.

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

I know here in Scotland we are legally allowed to be off work for 7 days without a sick note. Has been a godsend for me as I struggle with my depression sometimes. Seeing this is the workplace would have me running for the hills.

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

That is sooo illegal where I'm from. They would be fined into oblivion.

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

thats why i dont go to the DR to get a note, costs money here in canada too. I just stay home and get cured or 90% of the time I just go to work and get over it

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Elizabeth Tunney
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay.. you can’t be sick, no personal days when you need them, and 5 non weekend days off. That’s just...

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Caitlin Holcomb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yes i am sorry i got sick at went to the doctors, i think once i visit the afterlife i will come back here.

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

Catch 22. Don't go to the doctor, no sick note, get fired. Go to the doctor, the sick note must be a forgery, get fired. It's clear this is one of those joke signs you can buy in tourist shops.

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

Okay, I'm sure this is a joke. Otherwise you could give the staff every flue virus there is.

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

This is probably why they're so keen on shooting each other...

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

Legal or not, this is reality in the US. .. & they wonder why people snap & go crazy.

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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

They left out: "an employee must give 2 weeks notice if they are going to die, and must train their replacement."

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Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a joke sign. It's not real, because if it was, it would be illegal anywhere.

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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 think this is just sarcasm. I would hang this in my office, cuz I'm just that way.

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

So, not Thanksgiving, Easter, or any Jewish holiday.

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

Apparently it's a joke, but I've seen enough entitled bosses to not be sure. Poe's Law and all that.

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

Wow, they get more vacation days than I did at my last job. The forgot to include what my job did "If the vacation day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, it still only counts for that day and will not be honored during the work week."

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

Don't ever work for these people !! In fact, tell them to f**k off at the interview stage ...

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

Pfft glad I live in Canada with mandatory vacation and paid leave.

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

Remember that thread where people trolled themselves reacting to satire?

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

So you go to the doctor with expected Ebola after returning from abroad.....and they make you go in!

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

I sincerely hope that companies like them end up permanently out of business.

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

If I'm sick but required to show up to work. I always make sure to visit the boss several time to discuss some work questions I need their info on.

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

I would pee on that sign and leave immediately, not that this would ever happen here, just wtf?

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

"If an ambulance can take you to the hospital, they can take you to work."

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

Management: a class of people whose only task is to make employees utterly miserable.

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

I’m so glad to read the comments that this is a joke! Coz them striking words right there!

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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

ik this is a joke but if it was real and i worked here.... DOC: im very sorry, you have the common cold which is barely harmfull to most people :c ME: y33 DOC: wtf ME: *at work* BOSS: *walks by* ME: *sips coffee* ME: wanna sip of my coffee boss? BOSS: yes BOSS: You f*****g donkey, the coffee tastes horri- *c o u g h * BOSS: dammit bobby you gave me a cold go tf home ME: y33

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

First of all, this is illegal. Second, January 1, Memorial Day...? Who wrote this?

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

3 excellent policies to give a reason to look for another job or not go to work there in the first place.

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

It may be a joke but the real sad thing is how easy it is to believe a company would try this for real.

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

Where is this? Tell me so that I can raise a public stink about them.

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

Never work here..by all means, gather all the workers & quit this company for good. Teach the boss a lesson

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

I don't know where this is from, but in Canada this would be completely illegal.

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

I worked at a large health care company that briefly required us to ask for funeral leave two weeks in advance. For some unknown reason ( /s) that didn't go over well.

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

I think this is a joke sign. Not to be taken seriously.

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

This is UNTHINKABLE in Europe, at least where I'm from

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

When you are no longer sure its satire, its time for a revolution

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

The first point is the reason why Coronavirus can spread so well in the USA. Sick people apparently can walk mostly, but they can also make everyone sick they pass by

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

You have to work on your Birthday? I would immediately quit this job.

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

well i'm sold , where do i sign up for this excellent company that values it's workers ?

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Got Ya!

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Damn No More Group Crying And Screaming

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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

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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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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

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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!

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