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In most professions, you have to deal with people, and even if you're working for yourself, you won’t avoid it. And because you are constrained to work with some random people, there will be unexpected situations, misunderstandings or you will simply not understand them at all.

People who have to work with these kinds of coworkers like to vent about it on the internet and for us, it is entertaining to read because maybe we relate or because the stories are so wild they leave us incredulous.

Bored Panda went on the internet to find some of the pictures people took that prove what terrible or just annoying coworkers they have to work with. Do you have similar experiences? Upvote the photos that resonate with you the most and tell us your stories in the comments!

#1

My Coworker Has A Tendency To Spill His Cereal Walking Out Of The Kitchen In The Morning And Just Leave It There. I Made It Modern Art

My Coworker Has A Tendency To Spill His Cereal Walking Out Of The Kitchen In The Morning And Just Leave It There. I Made It Modern Art

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In an ideal world, everyone would have a job they really like, but even if that was the case, the work environment and the people you work with are important too. Most of the time, having contact with the people you work with is inevitable as you share the same space or equipment and some jobs require teamwork.

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    #2

    Coworker Brought His Dog To The Office. Dog Did This, Coworker Says "I'm Real Busy So Can Some Else Get It"

    Coworker Brought His Dog To The Office. Dog Did This, Coworker Says "I'm Real Busy So Can Some Else Get It"

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    NeonDisco
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have moved the mat right next to his work station and, if one was handy, placed a hot air fan beside it aimed right at his face.

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    #3

    My Passive Aggressive Coworker Saw Me Shut A Slightly Open Drawer On My Way To The Bathroom...Came Back Out To This

    My Passive Aggressive Coworker Saw Me Shut A Slightly Open Drawer On My Way To The Bathroom...Came Back Out To This

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    #4

    I Work With An Office Full Of Sadists

    I Work With An Office Full Of Sadists

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    But as proven by this list, it is not always smooth sailing. Some people have habits that you can’t stand or they are not as tidy as you would wish they were, while some are plain rude and annoying.

    So people like to go to the internet to express their frustrations about fellow coworkers they find bothersome or because the stories are too good to not be told. Of course, there are far worse coworkers that can seriously affect others, but in this list, you will find behaviors that are more annoying than damaging.

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    #5

    We Have A Serial Pooper At Work

    We Have A Serial Pooper At Work

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    #6

    Feed Me, Seymour! In My Office, A Coworker Has Been Growing This Vine For Years. The Office Manager Wants It Gone. I Like It

    Feed Me, Seymour! In My Office, A Coworker Has Been Growing This Vine For Years. The Office Manager Wants It Gone. I Like It

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    Cactus McCoy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not about the plants, it's about the monkeys and parrots.

    OhForSmegSake
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the displaced Amazonian tribe that's settled there

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    Jomo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's all the paper on the pinboard that I can't cope with

    Evil Little Thing
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This vine is not well cared for. It's all stringy and bald in most places. Needs to be hacked back to grow new runners at the base. The best parts of the removed vines can be cut off and used to create a ton of new plants. The long stringy parts can be stuck in aquariums to suck up extra nitrates and keep water quality good. They will grow new leaves.

    Tonya Wallace
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love learning new stuff.✌🏾❤️🤘🏾

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    R Carson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be pretty with better care.

    Robert T
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a jungle in here!

    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell it about the office manager's attitude.

    Natasha
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, it doesn't look that bad, if only he could tidy up his desk and that messy bench of paper behind, and position the vine properly, it would be a nice aesthetic office

    A
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can anyone be productive in such a chaotic workspace?

    Tonya Wallace
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Different strokes for different folks. Personally, I'd go stark raving mad in there.

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    magnadar
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf is wrong with the clipboard on the wall? Soooo much papers

    Denny Cwiek
    Community Member
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it could have been arranged in an artful installation around the top of the walls. That just looks messy.

    SobyKay
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love this! Totally don't think it belongs on this feed. My dream cubicle 😆

    Jjiinnee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thier whole area is a mess. if the found a way to wind and hang it, then clean up the area, Im sure it would be fine.

    Shelli Aderman
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had started one, then Covid hit, and it died, alas…

    yellowphantom
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Per Wired magazine, study showed presence of plants increased office productivity 15%. If your office is 50% plants, how productive would you be?

    Shirley Heyn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be more concerned with the overloaded bulletin board.

    Shirley Heyn
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it does kinda grow on you. . .

    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Office managers need rules they can enforce. If there isn't a rule, they want to pretend there is.

    Yuki Li
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plant doesn't look very happy here in any case. These pothos love being trimmed. it's wasting its own energy at this point.

    MAKtheknife
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd say clean up that mess on the back wall first!

    Jaye Rodger
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Action those notices!!

    HammerzToe
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's kinda sickly looking. Tell em to give it some food.....

    Cathy Carey
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like it if the foliage were more lush. This plant looks sick.

    Tom Hardeveld
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's nice looking, but with all the co-workers disappearing...

    Lydia Dean-Melchior
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever is in charge of taking care if this plant should be ashamed of themselves. Poor plant is not healthy.

    Ritchat
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welcome to the jungle! ♪♫

    NWB
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there is A LOT on that notice board!!!

    zims
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was gonna say it's a fire hazard, then I saw the wall of papers in the back.

    Hollysmom
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Out of control and not even pretty. Take it home

    Vishy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I looks good. A bit relaxing.

    Andrew Irish
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Leave it! I'm sure it helps them relax. I know it would me, and that leads to better work!

    Rannveig Ess
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm always intrigued how people grow giant plants in small containers. I end up replanting everything because I am blessed with a green thumb, but I end up with root-bound plants so end up with new giant, heavy pots full of tons of dirt.. How do people get room size vines or even magnificent Pothos in a bowl the size of a cup? It's a gift to grow something like this...

    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That note board is giving me a migraine

    tmw
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i;m more worried about the bulletin board than the plant

    F. H.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are almost indestructable. I had one in a water bottle from around 2002 to 2016. Then I cut it to pieces to make several plants.

    François Carré
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess the office manager has failed to realize that this plant is the boss now.

    T.Milly
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She should use a trellis to get the vine a little more under control. I still like it tho!

    Rickster
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like her giant wall of notes

    Stephen Lyford
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as there aren't any bugs...

    The Dave
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you like it, I worry about your living conditions.

    A Jones
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang it's a jungle in their office, oh and there's a large vine thing.

    Kathryn Baylis
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bugs. Attracting bugs. My very first thought. Yuck.

    Miss Cris
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What about those too many papers hanging on the wall? Was it before computers? Is it food for the plant? EDIT: Now I see the coke bottles to feed it.

    Aunt Messy
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    I want to take a flamethrower to it. Although what I'd probably do is come in early and paint some Roundup on the leaves. Problem solved.

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    #7

    Coworkers Don't Know How Coolers Work

    Coworkers Don't Know How Coolers Work

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    Monic Krugell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who brings the big blue bbq cooler for lunch?

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    #8

    Inspired By The Other Cigarette Butt Post. I Give You My Coworkers...

    Inspired By The Other Cigarette Butt Post. I Give You My Coworkers...

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    Full Name
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, if only there was some type of receptacle the workplace can provide for proper disposal of those things. And I'm not even a smoker.

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    However, even if some things that coworkers do aren’t that serious and sometimes they can just be brushed off, that doesn’t mean people should always let them get away with it. Business News Daily pinpointed some tips on how to deal with annoying people at work.

    First thing they recommend is to figure out what exactly is annoying you. Maybe it is caused by a miscommunication that is easily fixed and then all the problems would be solved. Another thing to have in mind is to not to react rashly or overreact. It is best to approach the situation calmly and going to HR might also help. It could also be useful to find a common interest or something that you both agree on that would make that person more likeable to you.

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    #9

    Coworkers Brought Binoculars To Work To Perv On Young Beach Goers Today

    Coworkers Brought Binoculars To Work To Perv On Young Beach Goers Today

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    Denise Melek
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not even funny, it's just gross and creepy.

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    #10

    My Coworker's Desktop

    My Coworker's Desktop

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    #11

    My Coworker Yawned While Using My Computer And Left This For Me

    My Coworker Yawned While Using My Computer And Left This For Me

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    If all else fails, the best policy is always to be diplomatic but direct and speak your mind. Most often, it is possible to find a solution because maybe the person you’re annoyed with doesn’t even know it. If someone is bothering you and is preventing you from doing your job, this is a perfect situation where being upfront pays off. Try to be polite and ask them to let you do your job and to go to you only if they have work-related questions.

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    The last point Business Daily News discusses is just to stay positive. It’s important to have your boundaries and let others know when their behavior is making you uncomfortable, but there is no use in dwelling on negativity. 

    #12

    The Way My Coworkers Park

    The Way My Coworkers Park

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    #13

    My Coworkers Typhoid Mug

    My Coworkers Typhoid Mug

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is there a way to mention in front of them how well your mug cleans up with a scrub using baking soda?

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    #14

    Had To Use My Coworkers Office Today Who Is On Vacation To Make Some Phone Calls. This Is What His Phone Cord Looks Like

    Had To Use My Coworkers Office Today Who Is On Vacation To Make Some Phone Calls. This Is What His Phone Cord Looks Like

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where answering the phone drags it off the table, over and over.

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    #15

    I Have Evil Coworkers Who Like To Prank Me. Fortunately, I Don't Look When I Type Anyways

    I Have Evil Coworkers Who Like To Prank Me. Fortunately, I Don't Look When I Type Anyways

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    #16

    Some Asshole In My Office: “Damn, That Was Close. If I Took That Last Ice Cube I Might Have To Refill The Tray”

    Some Asshole In My Office: “Damn, That Was Close. If I Took That Last Ice Cube I Might Have To Refill The Tray”

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    #17

    Coworkers Who Do This To My Dry Erase Markers

    Coworkers Who Do This To My Dry Erase Markers

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    #18

    The Way My Coworker Used My Tape

    The Way My Coworker Used My Tape

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    #19

    My Coworker Takes Off His Smelly Shoes And Sleeps In The Break Room While We Eat Lunch

    My Coworker Takes Off His Smelly Shoes And Sleeps In The Break Room While We Eat Lunch

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    Pumpkin Spice
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *takes shoes and runs away screaming and laughing*

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    #20

    My Hospital Coworker Rests Her Lollipop On Her Phone Screen

    My Hospital Coworker Rests Her Lollipop On Her Phone Screen

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    Pennywise
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can almost feel the stickiness of the screen

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    #21

    We Have 300+ Employees

    We Have 300+ Employees

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, the generosity is underwhelming. I may cry.

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    #22

    The Caveman Like Way My Co Worker Has Opened His Bread

    The Caveman Like Way My Co Worker Has Opened His Bread

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's his bread, then that's his problem. If other people are expected to share it, he can expect to find mouldy bread in unusual places. ;-)

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    #23

    I Bought A Danish For My Coworkers. Someone Cut Out And Ate The Jelly Part, Leaving The Edges

    I Bought A Danish For My Coworkers. Someone Cut Out And Ate The Jelly Part, Leaving The Edges

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    R Carson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like the ones who don't like crust on the bread maybe but still rude.

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    #24

    Someone At Work Asked If They Could Have One Of My Sudafed

    Someone At Work Asked If They Could Have One Of My Sudafed

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    Rickster
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is like the fifth time this has been posted on BP.

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    #25

    Lazy Coworker Decided He Was Too Good To Help Ring Up A Line Of 5 People. Left Me High And Dry To Deal With Frustrated Customers

    Lazy Coworker Decided He Was Too Good To Help Ring Up A Line Of 5 People. Left Me High And Dry To Deal With Frustrated Customers

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    #26

    All My Coworkers Do This. Makes Me Want To Quit

    All My Coworkers Do This. Makes Me Want To Quit

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    R Carson
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing they can dress themselves-that's so much harder.

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    #27

    My Coworker Returned The Front Desk Stapler Like This. Told Me It Ran Out Of Staples

    My Coworker Returned The Front Desk Stapler Like This. Told Me It Ran Out Of Staples

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    #28

    We Had Donuts At Work, And I Watched A Coworker Take Two Bites Out Of This Donut And Put It Back In The Box

    We Had Donuts At Work, And I Watched A Coworker Take Two Bites Out Of This Donut And Put It Back In The Box

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    Jo Johannsen
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cutting off a piece - fine. Breaking one off using a napkin - fine. This - childish and not fine.

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    #29

    My Coworker Parked In The Wrong Lot Near The Building

    My Coworker Parked In The Wrong Lot Near The Building

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    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, I would have just called a tow truck.

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    #30

    This Guy At My Work Never Drinks The Whole Coca Cola

    This Guy At My Work Never Drinks The Whole Coca Cola

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    #31

    My Boss Posted This Email (Which We’d All Seen Already) Up On The Company Notice Board In Full View Of Customers

    My Boss Posted This Email (Which We’d All Seen Already) Up On The Company Notice Board In Full View Of Customers

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    NsG
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who WROTE that stroke-inducing typo-filled gibberish?

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    #32

    How One Of My Coworkers Leaves His Trash After He Is Done Taking His Break

    How One Of My Coworkers Leaves His Trash After He Is Done Taking His Break

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    Cactus McCoy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put it on his desk with a note "You forgot this in the break room."

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    #33

    My Colleague Placed The Server Up There, Alone. They Have The Network Rack There

    My Colleague Placed The Server Up There, Alone. They Have The Network Rack There

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    #34

    I Have The Laziest Co-Workers

    I Have The Laziest Co-Workers

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    Tim leonard
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am sorry but I have to. Too many years cleaning bathrooms. That empty roll doesn't go into the dispenser. That dispenser is for jumbo rolls. However the person who brought their own paper should throw the tube in the trash

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