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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.

#7

This Is Just Sad

This Is Just Sad

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Niffler_13
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a joke. I've seen it posted several times in comedy clubs and themed restaurants.

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

Thank you for sharing that- My faith in humanity was misplaced during the 2016 election. I don't need another reason to hate the world

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

You can’t cry at vork? Then vat are you vorking vor?

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

I put a sign up in my cube that said, "The beatings will continue until morale improves". Boss didn't like it. Too bad. The beatings did, indeed, continue.

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

If that is the employers approach, I hope they have a very large bathroom!

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Michelle Line
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3 years ago

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

I can't help but say that in a cod WW2 action film German accent, "stop crying before returning to vork"!

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

Why are the employees crying so much that the management thought this sign was needed?

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

But, what is "vork"? 😂 No, but for real, that's just manipulation.

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

Returning to Vork? Vork, the galactic evilness who can smell your tears from three clicks away. Stop crying! You'll get us all killed!

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

You should always stop crying before going to York - delightful place ; the people not so much ....

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

Surely this was put up by an employee with a sense of humour?

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

honestly i'd just take my sweet ol time in there with that as an excuse

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

I mean..this might be an okay sign for a funeral parlor or a vet's office. Sad things happen there but crying wouldn't put the customers at ease.

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

Vork? And honestly, if you feel the need to cry at work, something's wrong with your work.

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

I just noticed "Vork" too. And if they feel the need to cry at work then they have a normal job.

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#8

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.

#10

Gentle Reminder From Management

Gentle Reminder From Management

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#11

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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#14

Damn No More Group Crying And Screaming

Damn No More Group Crying And Screaming

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#16

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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#17

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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#23

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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#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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#28

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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#33

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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#38

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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#39

Standing Is Not An Option

Standing Is Not An Option

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Thanks, Management!

Thanks, Management!

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