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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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#9

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

Getting fired from such a company doesn't sound that bad.

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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

Yes, it's a vacation from the pay they need to survive until the next week. Very helpful.

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

Lesson learned: keep your phone next to the bed in case your boss needs to communicate with in the middle of the night. /s

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

Seriously, that begs the question: why 3 am? Did the boss forget to ask the day before and suddenly remembered at 3 am? Did someone call the boss at 2:55 am to say, "I can't come in"? Did a client in Australia need something for their next day?

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

The worst bit is explaining to your new job! Having to pretend everything was positive! I’d love to tell the truth and for my next employer so just say if they are the same bitchy, backstabbing, favour over merit workplace valuing vile monsters too.

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

Can someone please tell me what OP stands for? I feel so old lol is it original post? Please and thank you kindly :)

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

If a person was in an "On Call" status this would be fine. Otherwise not.

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

That was my first thought as well. It will could be that he/she was an airline worker with paid "stand-by" role and then it is a perfectly sound reason for firing. Obviously, if this was just a regular job, then it is just unacceptable.

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

30 years ago, I was working in a tanning salon. My supervisor called me at 1:30 am at Sunday night and told me ... obviously drunk ... I had to do her next shift (10 am to 5 pm), because she felt "sick". I told her to take an aspirin and drink plenty of water before bed ... then her hangover might not be that bad. Then I muted my phone and slept until noon ... she had called 23 times ( ! ) and then left a really rude message, basically saying, she was going get me fired. I let my boss hear what kind message she left me, while she was really drunk. I was not fired ... and she received a written warning.

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

This screen shot should go under, "Why did you leave your previous job?"

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

Oh? I'm fired? I will see you at the Labor Board, and almost certainly get my unemployment WHILE I LOOK FOR A POSITION WORKING FOR HUMANS!

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

A lot of people here with a superiority complex because they wake up early. What a stupid thing to lord over someone.

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

Which country is this? No way would this firing be legal over here...

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

...and I wanted to sleep this morning to be fresh for work. Your move!

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Requiem
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They didnt because they didnt wake up at a normal time and see the text.

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winterknights
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It`s part of a longer conversation, to find here on BP...he is not fired, he quit! ;-)

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

I like the fact that the answer was at the same time but next day😂😂😂😂

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

That was like my old general manager , he used to text the whole entire staff (40+) the weekly rota at about 2 am on the Monday and wonder why it was only the management team that turned up. there was a celebration the day he left and I was allowed to finally do a monthly rota and take staffs availability into consideration

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

Night shift workers People with insomnia People who were out late the night before People with disabilities People who suffer from mental illness People who’s circadian rhythms are aligned differently People who are f*****g tired you useless twat

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

Yah because their a working adult and wanted to sleep in..is that a problem?

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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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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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#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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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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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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