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Article created by: Mindaugas Balčiauskas
I’m sure being a great boss isn’t easy. Managing a whole team of employees while attempting to keep morale high and turnover rates low could be stressful for even the coolest of cucumbers. But keeping your team from hating you shouldn't require winning any awards for being the World's Best Boss. Just refrain from posting passive-aggressive signs in the workplace, and you should be okay...

Below, we’ve gathered photos of some of the most infuriating and insulting messages bosses have posted for their employees that have later ended up on Reddit. We’ll warn you right now, pandas, that scrolling through this list might make your blood boil, so be sure to upvote the messages you find most egregious. Keep reading to also find a conversation we were lucky enough to have with career coach Sarah Archer, and if you ever find yourself in charge of employees, remember these examples of what not to do!

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#1

The Place My Girlfriend Works At Just Posted This Sign In Their Break Room. The Company Had Record Profits Last Year

A blue note from bosses stating they will no longer provide water to the team due to abusing the privilege.

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    You Could Say There Are Perks

    Office sign offering employees one banana as a snack, showcasing delusional boss notes shamed by employees online.

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    #3

    Is This Even Legal? Stopped At A Restaurant For Lunch And Saw This Sign In The Employee Area

    Note from bosses banning personal items in the building, showcasing delusional management rules and employee frustrations online.

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    #4

    So This Is The Sign Posted On The Bathroom Door At Work Today

    Sign on wall with delusional boss note stating this is not a bedroom, 3 minutes per user, no cell phone allowed.

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    #5

    This Sign Posted At Our Shop... Dont They Know I Need At Least 3 Days Off A Month For My Mental Health

    Company policies sign showing delusional boss notes about sick days, personal days, and vacation days rules.

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    #6

    Gross. “Do Not Sit Unless You Have Doc Note”

    A store counter with various snack bars and a handwritten note from a boss with a delusional message.

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    #7

    Is This Even Legal? Servers Make $3 An Hour In This Area And You Can Take Their Tips?

    Sign warning employees to turn off cell phones when clocking in with consequences shows delusional boss notes shamed online.

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    #8

    An Old Sign Posted At My Customer Service Job. Thought Police Are In The Back Office

    Sign with delusional boss note banning negative thoughts to create a positive work environment and productive day.

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    #9

    Teacher Appreciation Week Part 2. Our Superintendent Left A Very Heartfelt “Thank You” Note For Staff Members In The Lounge

    Thank you card from a boss with a note, an example of delusional boss notes employees shamed online

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    #10

    Employees Need A Doctor's Note To Eat At Work

    Bosses wrote a delusional note cancelling family meal and requiring doctors notes for employees to eat at work.

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    #11

    This Was Several Years Back, But My Gm Used To Post Notes Like This All Over The Place

    A list of strict and delusional boss notes outlining cashier rules and warnings about write ups and job conditions.

    Yes, employees got written up for having water bottles under the registers. He ended up getting fired for stealing money from the store, apparently.

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    #12

    This Sign At My Local L&l Hawaiian BBQ Spot

    Handwritten boss note warning employees about losing tips if late more than twice a week, showcasing delusional workplace rules.

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    #13

    Simultaneously Threatening And Hysterical Sign From My First Job (Donut Shop)

    Note pinned on a board with a delusional message about appreciating your job, highlighting boss-employee communication fails.

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    #14

    Little Old But This Note Was Put Up Last Summer During Record Breaking Heat Here In Utah. It Was Like 112f If I Remember Correctly. Rip Those Of Us Working Outside

    Note about dress code approved shorts for hot weather, demonstrating delusional boss notes shamed by employees.

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    #15

    A Thank You Note From My Job To My Husband For My Mandatory Overtime

    Handwritten note from a boss thanking an employee’s family for sharing her during mandated work, showcasing delusional boss notes.

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    #16

    My Boss Likes To Hide Behind Notes Instead Of Talking To Us. Today We Found This

    Handwritten note from boss showing delusional message about charity, part of employee-shamed bosses online collection.

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    #17

    This Sign At A Hotel I Stayed This Weekend

    Note on door with delusional boss humor shaming employees about rent due, reflecting ridiculous workplace attitude.

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    #18

    New Manager In Training Is Trying To Make A Name For Himself And He Thinks This Is The Way To Do It

    Hallway pass form with HR and medical options, showing a delusional note from a boss in a workplace setting

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    #19

    This Sign At My Work. They Will Charge Staff For Anything As Minimal As A Broken Ice Cream Cone

    Handwritten staff notice demanding employees pay for any breakages or damages to stock or property, showcasing delusional boss notes.

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    #20

    This Childish Sign

    Bosses wrote delusional notes enforcing strict phone use and work rules, shamed by employees online.

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    #21

    Hmmm..... I Don't Think I Will Be Signing This

    Notice about voiding payments and charging employees for mistakes as an example of bosses' delusional notes shamed online

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    #22

    Why Do The Lowest Paid Jobs Enforce The Most Draconian Rules? No Sitting For Cashiers At A Quick Mart

    Office cabinet with printed signs about no chairs allowed, showcasing one of the delusional boss notes shamed by employees online.

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    #23

    Found This On Facebook. Post Said The Sign Posted Behind The Counter Of A Fast Food Restaurant, In Full View Of The Customers…

    Yellow sign with delusional boss note restricting personal conversations during set red zone hours for customer service focus.

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    #24

    Came In To This Today

    Employee note on time off requests, punctuality rules, and unplanned absences with strict supervisor policies.

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    #25

    Does Anyone Else Have A Sign Like This? It Just Feels Off

    Note from boss encouraging sharing snacks to keep employees energized and healthy, showcasing delusional workplace humor.

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    #26

    Am I Losing It Or Is This Insane?

    Attendance contract with strict written warnings and termination terms drafted by a delusional boss for employees to sign.

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    #27

    My Boyfriend's Manager (Who Has Been Making All His Employees Clock Out Early) Left This Note For Him

    Handwritten boss note demanding nightly floor sweeping, illustrating delusional notes employees shamed online for poor communication.

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    #28

    This Sign For Employees In The Kitchen At The Cafe I Work In

    Sign in a café asking customers to respect the business by not consuming their own food and drink, showcasing delusional boss notes.

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