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

Go in there with your mask and when they ask you to remove it, go full Karen. Scream about personal choice and freedom and America, throw s**t and knock over displays. Have fun with it.

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

Especially since people like this shop owner ARE taking away the public’s freedom. Not only does bullshit like this put people’s lives at risk, it keeps covid in the community for longer, which means restrictions are needed for longer. If it weren’t for the fact that we have a finite number of managed isolation rooms at the border and a huge number of people who need to get home, I’d totally go over there and do this.

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grafxgal60073
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Illinois jerk for sure. But I don't understand how not wearing a mask is for employee safety. Explain it to me, please ...

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

I would call the health department and get this place shut down if they insist on endangering the public.

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

yeah... most states are walking a tight rope here. it's so heavily politicized. I don't think there's been a single case of people getting fined or whatever-ed for violations here. And I'm in a state that's not republican controlled.

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

So, when all their smart customers go elsewhere and their stupid customers are dead, how do they plan on making a living?

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

"Our employees safety" what?? If they dont believe in covid or dont believe in facemasks ok.. But how on earth would wearing a facemask threaten their employees health? Things have gone from no common sense to no sense at all..

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

No masks allowed. OK, I'm outta there anyway.... No need to go on about it!

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

No problem! I wouldn't want to shop in a store run by morons anyway.

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

There was a day spa in my city that enacted this. Naturally, the owner refused to talk to media when asked for comments. She knew she couldn't justify it.

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J-A Laine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Y'all never thought about that the store might have problems with robberies where the robbers are using face masks?

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

I will happily go elsewhere. I’m not sure which is more deadly, Covid or stupidity. .. MAGMA: Making America Great My A**

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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

Wow. There was a gym owner in Mass. who refused to comply with covid-19 guidelines. He was being fined $300 a day, but that didn't stop him. So the Health Board had the locks changed on his business. That stopped him.

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

Same in MI. Restaurant owner did not close down at the start of last year, no masks, no distance seating, etc. Her licence got pulled in Jan but she kept her business open and got arrested. Locals are using her as a rally against gvnt overreach.

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

so you just lose business cause you're a dumbass.. got it

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

so you want people to die I will listen to the stone policy not a dummy

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

GTFO of Illinois. I see this place raging with COVID cases. My moms dental office was like this and the whole place shut down with all of the employees having COVID.

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

I wonder in which country that store is located... Such level of cleverness can only mean one thing.

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

The next sign he puts up will say either "Going out of business" or "Closed by order of the CDC".

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

i suggest you go take a long hard look at your life choices in the woods and come back when you figure out what you've done wrong sir or ma'am

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

Nothing says "I know how to identify a dumbass" better than substituting numbers for words.

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Patricio2223
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would make it a point to spend extra money at this store. Facemasks are played out.

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

I've heard a lot of interesting takes against face masks, but this is probably the first time I've heard someone's primary objection be on the basis of fashion.

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

So I guess that wearing masks is not safe, and it is safe to not wear masks.

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I love this place!! I want to high-five the owner!

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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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