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Who you work with is just as important as your actual job when it comes to performing well. After all, a supportive, nurturing environment that empowers you to do your best will yield very different results from a toxic atmosphere where you constantly feel anxious, undervalued, and unappreciated.

The Cleveland chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America asked people to share their work stories from hell that they wish were jokes but, unfortunately, aren’t. Their thread on Twitter has shown the appalling work conditions and horrible managers some Americans have to deal with. You’ll find their stories below. Read on, upvote the stories that resonated the most with you, and share your own nightmare job experiences in the comment section at the very bottom of the article.

Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu, a workplace psychology expert and the head of emotional fitness at Coa, told Bored Panda what we can all do as managers and employees to be more self-aware of our flaws and fix them without triggering our inner defense mechanism. Read on for what she had to say.

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#1

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hellolibrarian Report

Hans
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, people like this are the reason that those who seek help and are denied it probably never try again. Indifference is among the worst traits of character.

Pascal Oudot
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In France, not reporting child abuse is an offense punishable by three years in prison and a fine of 45,000 euros.

Aunt Messy
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And it should be like that everywhere. There ARE people in the use that are mandatory reporters. They can get into serious trouble for not reporting suspected abuse. Teachers, library staff, any hospital employee, day care providers - it's a fairly long list.

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Paul Davis
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

On the other hand I reported the abuse of my best friend who showed up to school with bruises from beatings almost every day. Child protective services responded by calling the parents, told them I was the one who reported them, and asked do they beat their kid and they said no. Hung up, and beat him worse than he'd ever been beaten before. Protective services did nothing further and my friend never spoke to me again.

deanna woods
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So they called the parents instead of actually going to the house? That just sounds like a lazy social worker.

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CatWoman312
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He’s probably the same person who would witness a murder on the street and keep walking without calling for help because “it’s none of my business”

Tame panda
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4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not probably, I am sure he/she would do that.

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DogMom
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same thing happened to my mom who is a teacher. The girl said something about being sexually abused and the director of the private school tried to talk her out of reporting it. My mom disregarded him and did the right thing.

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

Child abuse is EVERYBODIES business

Tame panda
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you should write Reporting before child because what you have written means abusing children is everybody's business

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deanna woods
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone who works in a place that deals with kids and says something like that doesn't need to be working there.

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    #2

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

    I had a drug store manager do this, when I was a new hire there as a teen. I was on one of three registers, and we had been trained to count the money before leaving our register. Well, a manager pulled me off the register saying he had something else for me to do, and wouldn't allow me to count the money. Later, I was questioned about the shortage -with implications that I had stolen some. But I was cleared when they realized that the manager wouldn't let me count it, and apparently it had happened before with him.

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

    Im intrigued about the back part.

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

    We had a manager who would chew you out if you made a mistake on the till, not giving enough change, (some staff she would force to watch the CCTV of them serving the customer), she later got caught stealing when she was doing pick ups on the tills in another store.

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

    This reminds me of how in murder mysteries, often the most vehement accuser is the murder (although obviously, in this case nobody murdered anyone)

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    #3

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    banballoons Report

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

    I assume the school is going to supply me with a husband whose salary my income can supplement then?

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

    Agree...it used to be worse, they used to pay male teachers more because they had families to support...ahhhhhhhhhhh

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

    Her colleague a time traveler from the 1800s? Back in the 19th century, a committee against prostitution was outraged when social reformers suggested paying women better so that they wouldn't have to sell themselves to make ends meet. Male factory workers could just about survive on their salary. A woman's salary was much lower.

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

    I work a similar field, but non-profit. It is a salary that only works well for supplement for a higher wage job, so it make sense for me, but I am a minority when it comes to that. Everyone else struggles and have to be on state funding. We are now "essential" workers. Yet financially we don't feel essential. We are a step below US teachers pay-wise and respect-wise. So that is pretty low. Makes the $50k a starting teacher may get be a dream and that was my highest pay as management in my field.

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

    This might have been true in the past (at least in Canada) but that would be before WWII.

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

    That is awful. I teach and it is not supplemental of anything. Strong union here, though.

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Teachers actually have to have a college education. Someone off the street can’t just apply to be a teacher so what the heck

    Ben Smith
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    4 years ago

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    It's odd to me how few people who go into teaching realize how little they're going to be paid. Quit being surprised when reality hits.

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    According to Dr. Sandhu, it’s vital that we all understand that everyone can get defensive depending on the type of negative feedback we get related to our work.

    “When the feedback threatens the way that we perceive ourselves, we naturally want to defend it. If you want to see yourself as a competent teammate and the negative feedback you received challenges this, it makes sense that you may feel yourself getting defensive!” she said, pointing out that if we want to criticize our bosses or employees, we need to do it diplomatically.

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    #4

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    nicoledessine Report

    Monday
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That escalated quickly....I hope you hid the body well.

    Aunt Messy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's when you find out who your best friend REALLY is. If they won't help you hide a body, then they aren't your bestie.

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    Nora the mistake 0_o
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a old lake would probably be the best place to hide it

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

    Or under endangered plants, that way it would be illegal to dig it up

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    AlmightyOne
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's assault and I hope he got chewed out by the boss

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

    I guess Voodoo dolls may come in handy sometimes

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

    Being grabbed and kissed is not a joke and it is certainly not something to stand around and laugh at.

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

    Don't worry, no jury will convict you.

    Diane Bryce
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and you think that's funny..?? Cretin.

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

    Congrats! Hope you weren’t wearing a nice outfit though. Blood is hard to get out of nicer fabrics. Trust me.

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    #5

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    arkle Report

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dare he have kidney failure on a work day??

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

    this is illegal in all 50 states in the US, he should file with his states labor board. Taco Bell corporate does not want managers who get them into legal trouble

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

    Kidney, not kidneys; he has a spare and it should have kicked in to make up for the failing one /sarc

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

    Stupid unreliable kidney....

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

    Before I get downvoted for sharing some reason why management is heartless, I'll add I see both sides and there is no black and white. Obviously kidney failure/hospital is no reason for reprimand. Now...onward. I have done management and I can say it has been difficult when you have a huge amount of employees who are constantly out for some reason and you have to get them covered (legally can't run low staffed) Some take advantage (and sometimes you know sometimes don't and can't be a gullible pushover) and after several times with different reasons it gets to the point management has to do something because they can't run as a business. I have worked with some great staff but they had illnesses and it was hard because they just needed to work in a job they liked, and have that financial and insurance support, but the position needed reliability. This is more typical at service jobs than office work jobs.

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

    Thank you. I feel like a broken record when I try to point out that we can't possibly have the whole story from the headline. There's always the other side of the story. Taco Bell is a nationwide chain with policies that have been approved by lawyers specializing in labor laws. Getting fired for a single no-show sounds awfully sus to me.

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    Philly Bob Squires
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    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was just a flesh wound... (I'd have sued them but these "right to work" laws that take away your right to work...)

    All's Gravy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If only the US hadn't been so brainwashed against socialism and unionisation. 🤦🏻‍♂️

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

    And they probably didn't offer him health insurance!

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

    That's why we need unions in the USA and Canada.

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    #6

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    youroldersister Report

    CP
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can hear all the "women make less than men is a myth" crowd and sadly shake my head.

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

    Grr I hate that people think if you don't have children you have no reason to have anything. Some people CAN'T have kids. Should they just die?

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well that was completely illegal

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

    why do women get paid less ? they still need to eat and pay rent , i guess men bosses

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

    This is why we all should record any conversations .. that way she has proof of what was said. I use it at work all the time.

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

    Women without children need money too! How do yu expect us to feed ourselves?

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

    These married/unmarried/with kids/no kids excuses are bullshit. My marital status or gender has no bearing on what I bring to the table and should be compensated for. I've rejected potential employers, back in the day, rationalizing their lowball because I'm single.

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    “To help increase self-awareness in those around you, especially with the goal of being more receptive to feedback, role model your own practices of self-awareness. One way to role model your commitment to self-awareness is to ask for feedback from your colleagues. Asking questions like, ‘What is one way I show up as a supportive leader? What is one thing I can do more to support you?’ help model your commitment to growth,” the psychology expert explained to Bored Panda.

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    #7

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    morgenfreiheit Report

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

    It would have been a lot to ask of any 15 year-old. Please forgive yourself.

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

    NOPE! As manager I encouraged work comp's for pure accidents. I didn't have any fake or exaggerated injuries, and I haven't worked in places where safety was of concern, so it wasn't all the time. I had a work comp once and it was denied. Huge issue with the work comp people -avoidance, silence on questions- until I said "Are you taking word of a co-worker that wasn't in the room who told you I did something I did not, just because he assumed it? Yeah, I asked what he told you and he was wrong." Stopped hearing from them to pay, and I never paid a cent.

    Philly Bob Squires
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be like "here friend! have a cup of hot oil on your lap... it's just a thing between friends, ya know.

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

    That's pretty sad to experience at a young age

    Chich
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked at an office where one of the people smashed their leg up pretty bad. They talked him into not going to the Dr for over a week because they were up for a safety award.

    Bruce Ferrier
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they say "we're all friends," just remember it only means you get paid less for doing less, not stuff like you get paid more for doing more

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

    Probably not much you could do at 15 unless you reported it anonymously to workplace safety. Does Cleveland have mandatory reporting of workplace accidents?

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

    I had a small touch and go collision while coming down a bridge on a very icy road and was taken to court for it. A few days later someone’s Eastern European nanny slammed straight into my car, destroying the back fender. The cop pushed me to not file charges as “we were all friends”. We were the only non-white family in the town ( Darien, CT) and I ended up paying thousands for both accidents.

    Harold Sears
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well if we're all friends, you gonna pay my medical bills? The time I'm going to have to take off to recover? Cus if not, we're not good enough friends that I'm not gonna file that claim.

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

    'wE'rE aLl FrIeNdS' yeah shut up karen

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    #8

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    Jedediah6 Report

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

    WTH? It has no loud colors, no mismatching fabrics, no embellishments, nothing but subdued blues and white. I bet the guy was just an anti-masker.

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

    Go to work dressed as the Sixth Doctor. sixie-606d...525cf0.jpg sixie-606d8eb525cf0.jpg

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

    Oh dear, TWO shades of navy ... /s

    Eredyn IreMist
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly the green mask clashes with the blue and white. Completely unprofessional. Jokes aside your boss sounds like a jerk.

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, vests tend to scream the loudest

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

    Dress like that everyday.

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you were dressed better than him?

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

    The heck? You're rocking it mate, what a pathetic excuse of a boss.

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    Kelli Ogden Johnson Report

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

    Seems like so many companies hire incompetent management who only guarantee that no competent employees will ever work for them, or work for long. And then wonder why they have so many problems with shrinkage and bad behavior.

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

    Just a reminder to those treated like this... I know your instinct will be to quit on the spot. Do not do this. Wait until the absolute worst time. Snow storm coming? Freezers died? Dog has diarrhea in the doorway? Boss calls in late? That is when you let them know you are done. 2 weeks is a courtesy. Even if you give them notice. Make sure it's when they will feel it most.

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

    Him: "Cancel your wedding, please. We have inventory on that day!" Her: "Nah fam, it's a wedding, which is kind of important, y'know?" Him: "Oh no, but I insist you cancel it! Meanwhile, enjoy these two weeks off six months before it. See you on inventory day!"

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

    Exactly! It's laughable that someone could imagine such a nonsense

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    Linda Niemczyk
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was written up at work for taking "unnecessary vacation time" because I didn't go anywhere. I had plenty of vacation days coming.

    Amy S
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolute madness, sounds like your boss is a tool.

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    Anna Rush
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can see my boss doing this.

    Lex
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always try requesting time off months in advance for this reason. Also, the "some years ago" reminds me of Moby D**k.

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    Quite a few Americans are scared away by any mention of the word ‘socialism,’ and it’s no wonder, considering the US’ anti-socialist rhetoric during the Cold War. But socialism (especially democratic socialism) and communism are worlds apart.

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    The former is a legitimate way to structure and improve society and has achieved great success in some European countries while the latter is an evil ideology that has led to the deaths of around 100 million people. As anyone who’s ever opened up a history book will know, there’s a huge difference between the two.

    #10

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    MagicalNinja73 Report

    troufaki13
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does he not understand the concept of "emergency"?

    chi-wei shen
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most likely he does understand but doesn't care.

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    I I
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he needs to Google "emergency" and find the definition

    Bruce Ferrier
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe he just says all of google (and wikipedia and any other web sources) are wrong. Just like someone who was in one of my classes, who once said he found a vein of 150 emeralds in minecraft (in a dark forest)

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    Riverina
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's called EMERGENCY leave for a reason smh

    deanna woods
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the place I work at, the schedule was already made and then I had a car accident and was unable to work for three days. The manager didn't make a big deal out of it, they just got someone else to take my place.

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

    The very reason for emergency. I hate that term as it was overused in one of my jobs. Everything was an emergency -according to higher ups- when someone did not show.

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

    He's right, it's not a matter of "want". It's a matter of unscheduled "need".

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

    Many employees don't understand the concept of emergency. It's not a catch-all for whatever comes up. I'd be interested to know what event this person believed qualified.

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    offlineegirl Report

    Demi Zwaan
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so glad we have worker's rights here and you're not allowed to be fired when sick.

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

    In the UK we have this law, no firing when ill. A man I knew was injured at work safety rules not fully implemented, they sacked his 2 months later, whilst he was recovering. He is still fighting 2 years later

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    Silre
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the nurses my mom worked with got fired while she was in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. So her lawyer son sued the piss out of her employers.

    Jake B
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my mother received a letter in the mail from the national bank she worked at that her position was no longer a position and that they didnt have a job for her while she was fighting cancer. she worked for them for 30 years.

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

    Terrible. There's absolutely no "loyalty" from corporations, it's all about the bottomline. I wish more people will understand this. Take whatever you can from them, if you're not feeling well, take the maximum days off allowed, don't do any extra, definitely not unpaid overtime.

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    Bruce Ferrier
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the person who fired you gets fired and cancer

    Sue User
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I got sick my co worker " friend" would always ask me how I was doing. When I finally said ' much better, mostly recovered', I was laid off the next week. So technically not fired while sick, but just after I recovered'.

    Lisa Reuss
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me want to run someone (management at that bank) over with my car.

    Ben Smith
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd like to hear the rest of the story please.

    H Edwards
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'll have to ask the author on Twitter, where this screenshot is from.

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    Canadianism Report

    troufaki13
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello? Grim Reaper? Yes, I'd like to postpone your visit please.

    I I
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My now wife ,then girl friend , took our son to hospital , they wouldn't let her sign for his treatment because she was under 18 , i asked my boss if i could nip out for an hour and sign the forms ( i was 19 ), he refused , i quit on the spot , worked there from 16 , my family comes before any job , i don't care if i get fired .

    Full of Giggles
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s ridiculous. She is the child’s mother. She is legally responsible for your son’s wellbeing. What would the hospital have done if she was a single parent with no family?

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    deanna woods
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You have to be a heartless jerk to say something like that.

    Suzanne Clark
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I worked as a reservations agent at TWA I was told that the day I took off for my father's open heart surgery wasn't covered as a sick day because parents weren't considered "immediate family".

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

    My colleague had almost the same situation with her manager. Once while on vacation, her son had a motorbike accident on their last day in a remote holiday location. This meant she had to accompany him to a hospital and delay their return by a week. When she called to tell her boss she would be late coming back to work, his very first reply wasn't expressing concern for her son (who hes met before so knew personally) but to ask how soon she could get back! When she came back, she really let him have it and he sheepishly kept apologising.

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

    My sister died at 8 Am on a Monday. My husband was fired for taking the day off to be with me. B/c, y'know. Family crises show up on a nice schedule, after sending advance warning.

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

    You should have tried harder in predicting the future. What a disappointment.

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    #13

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    KatalystEvrmeme Report

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

    I would have made that joke....out of sheer discomfort at the situation.

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same. I tend to have a dark and often times awkward sense of humor

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

    I see nothing bad in easying the situation with a joke. But it was delivered a little harsh, i guess. That's not ok.

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

    Glad the coworker is okay boss seems like a jerk though

    Cara Strong
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just happy your coworkers okay

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

    That’s how some people cope.

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

    god please arrest him or something

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

    yeah ., jokes are funny , that's just mean

    Lisa Reuss
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stories like this one just prove what I have always said (and some people argue with me about): Some people are born without souls.

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    uneasyspirit Report

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

    Just look at them and go, "So what are you doing here then, its a job for men?"

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

    And that is why your name is truth monster. You deliver the truth.

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

    when will men understand there is no such thing as a mans job outside of gigolo

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

    What the hell makes a job gendered? That has never made sense.

    Lillukka79
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only thing I can think of, is if you use your genitals to do the job, then it's gendered.

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    Leo Domitrix
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I took a man's job more than once. B/c, y'know. It was a job, and no man showed up to do it. Happens.

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

    Oh good old misogyny from toxic men...

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

    About the only gendered job that i can think of would be a porn star. Either you have a d*ck or you don't.

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

    UPS is the same way. They are a male dominated company & will treat females like trash.

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

    Unless you're an attendant in a men's room at a fancy hotel, all I can think is WTF.

    Harold Sears
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Obviously the man was incompetent and thats why they hired a woman to get it done.

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    Adam Farmer Report

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

    Ridiculous. Even if OP hated their dad, they've still hot paperwork and business to take care of.

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

    I've got to say, most managers at low/minimun wage jobs are the worst people own the planet.

    Philly Bob Squires
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once got that from a supervisor... Me: "My grandfather's funeral is tomorrow so I won't be in." Super: What time is the funeral? Me: "10:30" Super: So, I can expect to see around 1ish then? Me: "Uh... NO!!" Super: Well it's not like it's your parents or a sibling. Me: "You asshole!"

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

    I would have contacted corporate and reported the a-hole of a "manager"!

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

    again, the f*****g audacity of this bitch

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

    That manager must not have had a father - probably arose via spontaneous generation in the bottom of a fast-food restaurant's dumpster that hadn't been cleaned in a decade.

    J-A Laine
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here. 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, disloyal, 3 having no natural affection, not open to any agreement, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, without love of goodness, 4 betrayers, headstrong, puffed up with pride, lovers of pleasures rather than lovers of God" - 2 Tim 3:1-4

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    #16

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    Jenn Azhure Report

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

    WTH was her problem? Why would you deliberately hurt another person?

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

    Because it's he said/she said unprovable, it's a power game with no downside to a sociopath.

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    James016
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That surely is a police matter, getting assaulted at work

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

    Sounds like co-worker was bosom buddies with manager. And maybe they were both sadists.

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

    This is an accurate example of why some people should never be put into a position of management. It goes to their heads and they think that they can do anything they want and it’s ok because they are the “manager”!!

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

    I hope this type of manager was fired. And the idiot worker as well

    Philly Bob Squires
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have placed her hands palms down on the griddle... Oopsie!

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

    This is assault and should not be backed by any manager. I would sue them both.

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    #17

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    petitetrout Report

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

    ASK? we would never ask and just go

    Laugh or not
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe if they are at the till and need to go quickly they need to ask for a replacement. That's the only case that makes sense.

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If his idea of dominance revolves around restroom breaks, he needs more self-esteem. He sounds like one of those new teachers who rigidly enforce school rules because that's all they have.

    Aunt Messy
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I TELL them I'm headed to the loo, and then I go. It's not open for discussion.

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

    When I supervised at Whole Foods long before Amazon took over, we had strict instructions no matter how busy if someone needs to go they need to go. Do whatever you need to make it happen right away. Also it's more of a letting us know about the situation so we can replace a cashier or work register our self in order to keep lines moving.

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

    Also, you should pee on their foot to mark your territory

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don’t ask to go to the bathroom. You say I’m going to the bathroom and that is literally all that’s necessary

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

    I wouldn't be asking for permission for this sort of things.

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

    But if you're at a register you can't up and leave.

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    Pamela Blue
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You ARE adults working there right? You have to ask to use the washroom? OMG!

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

    I would tell them to their face "either I go, or I go right here and you will have to deal with the mess and the customers after I'm gone"

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

    That's funny because I swear that place has a policy of saying yes to people (personal experience)

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    AngryAboutYall Report

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

    There are no words in english to describe my mood, so i'll do it in another language: \}●¡%÷€62¤\♤ ,¡ !!!

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

    Ah yes the good ol language of ●¡{}@/€

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    Bruce Ferrier
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THE OWNER OF THIS PLACE IS SHINING SHlT AND SHOULD BE FIRED

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

    That sounds like the story back from 2015 in Manchester. Except that the guy was threaded with a machete

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    #19

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    aprilleone Report

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

    as soon as I sliced the finger i would have left.plus who doesn't have a first aid kit in a kitchen?!

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

    I've never heard of avocado on a pizza. Sounds... interesting?

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

    Well boss got what he got: a worse situation. I got a sinus infection once and previously had ear infections as a complication. I hadn't asked for time off yet and was 2 months into a job. I said I wanted to have an appt any time this week so I can get meds and would come in early and return after. She didn't bother looking for a replacement and immediately said no. Luckily did not have the complication, but we both would have been schitt out of luck if I was home for a week with a double ear infection. Yet, it meant she did not believe me. She did follow up a week later and asked how I was, but I believe to try to catch me in a lie.

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

    Having a sick worker preparing food is a bad management in my book. The rest ist just lack of any human decency on managers side.

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

    I worked for a Halloween City & was forced to stay on my shift through a 101 degree fever. I should have left but I was too sick to think clearly.

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

    I believe that even in the U.S. first aid kits are required at every work site.

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

    Same thing happened to me but my boss demanded I come in the next day. I worked that day one handed with a sling on the other arm. I left soon after that and the boss was caught in a Ponzio scheme where he robbed his customers of 2 million pounds and got 5 years in prison. Karma is a bitch.

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

    You hurt yourself, then hid?

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    ProfessorPlague Report

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

    Whenever they say you're calling OSHA too often ----- you needed to call OSHA *more* often.

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

    No regard for a mother-to-be's safety or health. You wonder how many people who call themselves "pro-life" are like this.

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    #21

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    Shyloh Southern Report

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

    If you ever wanted to burn that building down, I'll help you pick out the torch.

    Shyloh Southern
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I appreciate it. It was a horrid place to work. Glad I left.

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    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mental health. Health is literally in the phrase. Health involves medical issues

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

    Something like this happened to me- I was in my back to work meeting after being off for a fortnight due to a mental health crisis and my supervisor said to me 'that's you rota'd in for the next week, don't go throwing yourself off the Bridges when you leave here.' ('The Bridges' is a bridge over the main railway station in my city that connects the Old Town to the New Town and is a suicide hotspot where I live, Edinburgh if anyone is wondering!)

    Shyloh Southern
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sorry you had a similar experience as me. People like that shouldn’t have a place in this world.

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    kjorn
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    bosses don't get beat up enough

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

    Mental health is still not a priority for many businesses... they don't believe in what they can't see.

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

    Any supervisor that says things like this to potentially suicidal employees needs to be fired.

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

    If you ever wanted to beat those guys up, I'd help you with everything

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

    this is so disgusting I nearly puked, how can someone tell anyone that they would help them commit suicide on top of knowing that their mental state is very fragile, I can't even...

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    #22

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    txtriffidranch Report

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

    nepotism sometimes sucks really bad

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

    I’d have had a word with HR about that—-it’s possible they didn’t know.

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

    "Well thanks for wasting my time apparently."

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

    Be glad you never worked there. I would have been hell.

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

    thats why a hidden recording device would be a winner here, but who would expect THAT?!

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

    I'd be putting this company on blast for the world to see.

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

    In my previous job one of HR worker keep telling her co-worker that i am a problem for the company. Turns out she wanted to get her niece to replace me.

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

    3 interviews?!? Son issue aside, if an employer doesn't know after 2, then they're not asking the right questions!!

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

    We promote family values here....... Almost as much as we promote famly.

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    #23

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    Sea_Slayed Report

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

    Welcome to the real world. There are NO heroes in business. No one is irreplaceable. Someone had to do the job.

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

    This one doesn't seem as bad...especially if it was a position they had to fill quickly. At least they announced the passing BEFORE announcing the position.

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

    Remember, if you die, your job will be in the paper before your obit. Don't give too much of yourself.

    CatWoman312
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s corporate America for you

    #24

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    PatriciaBrush Report

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

    "Since the 1990s concerns have been voiced about the health risks of laser printer emissions. Numerous studies have shown that the toner used in laser printers contains hazardous compounds such as metallic nanoparticles and carcinogenic substances which are emitted into ambient air during the printing process and can cause various health issues. The Harvard Center for Nanotechnology and Nanotoxicology published a review of 54 research studies, recognising that convincing scientific evidence exists of negative health effects such as cytotoxic oxidative stress, inflammations and respiratory ailments. Permanent exposure can lead to chronic diseases of the respiratory tract, the immune and cardiovascular system and other organs." [Source: European Parliament]

    W. 5
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My coworker had an allergic reaction to her printer toner. She found out we had some "better" printers -not being used and stored in the basement- but they would not want her to have it "Because If we give you one, everyone else will want one, too." Hmmm, no, nobody wanted because we had no problems with our printers. And we wanted her to be ok! They finally gave in but it was hell of a struggle.

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

    They must have employees to spare to be like "Ok, well, I know that it's a doctor's order for you to stay off work because you got sick from our photocopier, but like, I didn't want you to take time off work any way, so you're fired. Also we're gonna move the photocopier :p"

    Samantha PandaNotBored
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    4 years ago

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    You went to the doctor bc of a photocopier.. wow . You needed firing by the sounds of it .

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

    what? The fumes made her sick how is that her fault? ANy one who is sick goes to the doctor its common sense. KInd of like taking a shower when you stink. Which you very obviously need.

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    #25

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    W1219Bri Report

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

    Cowards. These people are cowards and a whole lot of other very bad words.

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

    That's beyond shady business practice... should be criminal.

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

    Seen and experience this at a company I worked for in the 80's. We left work on Friday after our shift, came back Monday, a sign on the door and security. Wewere allowed in one at a time accompanied to get our possesions, dumpedd on the floor. The factory was completely empty but for them. We all felt sorry for the maintenance crew, as all their tools, which were their own personal belongs had been taken too. End line no pay-off, no redundancy payout.; they'd been taken over and shut-down over the weekend. :o((

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

    that's why you always confirm verbal with a follow up email. "So I understand you clearly, we are to work until (date) the day of closing so we will be able to collect unemployment until we find employment elsewhere?" then you take that to UE.

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

    the CEO probably got his golden parachute of $millions in severance pay

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

    Sounds like all of them could actually sue for slander or libel depending on what medium the theft claim came in

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

    What could they get if they sue, The company officers took what money was left and the company is t*ts up

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

    Thankfully my local government goes after employers that pull this garbage.

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    #26

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    TheNothingNew Report

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

    When I was a supply teacher in Canada, I still had to go in during blizzards even if the regular teachers couldn't/wouldn't... staff had to be available for any children who walked to school.

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

    Had a job call me and say they decided that they were giving us the day off tomorrow. This was 45 minutes AFTER the governor had declared a state of emergency because of 3 feet of snow and driving would result in a ticket.

    JessG
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    4 years ago

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    There's got to be more to this story. If they arrived on time, then what was their reason for the fireing?

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

    Maybe they meant that day, not fired?

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    #27

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    RedStarlite Report

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

    it isn't though some companies make drivers contractors not employees to skirt labor laws

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

    Why would you put yourself and other people in danger like that!?!?

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

    American companies cut corners to cut costs. They don't give a f**k about the employees.

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

    There's a very simple solution for that: unionize.

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

    Are these all in america?

    Lisa Reuss
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You will never convince me that this is all the fault of the company/management. If people didn't just placidly accept this type of treatment, bosses couldn't get away with it. First of all, it's not legal. Second, no one can make you work 24 hours in a row. Even residents in a hospital can lie down and nap for 20 minutes. And any job that tells you you'll get fired if you work less than 16 hours or try to take time off is NOT PAYING YOU ENOUGH MONEY. Just refuse. If everyone refuses, THEY CAN'T ENFORCE THE "POLICY." People, stop taking this kind of s**t.

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

    "And if you give me weed, whites and wine, and you show me a sign...."

    Rob
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    Honestly, I don't care too much for you almost dying behind the wheel. You risked the lives of others because you were afraid to say no to your boss...

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

    Don't be an asshole, bobby.

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    Demi Zwaan
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    4 years ago

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    That's what you get for making your jobs more important than your lives.

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

    Did you just blame OP for being taken advantage of? What if they really needed that job? What if unemployment is a big issue? We don't always get the luxury of shopping around for the least crappy company.

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    What's your worst work story, dear Pandas? Has anything ever happened to you like the people in this list shared? What, in your opinion, is the key to a healthy, happy, efficient, and supportive workplace? Share your thoughts below!

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    #28

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    trashkitten4202 Report

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

    Don't threaten to unionize, DO IT!

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

    I'm astounded. Headsets are relatively cheap! Just replace them!

    W. 5
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, people DIED???? Where did you work???

    Lisa Reuss
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You SHOULD have walked out. Why wait?

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

    These posts sound like Victorian times

    Lisa Wiseman
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    You were severely shocked -- not electrocuted. Electrocution means "injure or kill someone by electric shock." You didn't die.

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

    Apparently, someone was injured, otherwise they wouldn't have complained

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    #29

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    whiskeydances Report

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

    Never work without clocking in. They won't give you paid free time, so why should you work for free.

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

    Because sometimes you have kids and bills and need the job so badly you're not in a position to argue. Sad, but true

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

    That's illegal and should be reported

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

    That is literal slave labour

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

    Nope. Nope. And, Nope. If I'm there, I'm getting paid. Don't want to pay me overtime? Then fix the job or hire more people because I'm either getting overtime or leaving at the end of my shift.

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

    That's illegal. Never ever work for free.

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    #30

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    hacks4pancakes Report

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

    Holly crap indeed...especially if it was around Christmas time.

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

    I was always cautious when I received more money than I expected... did NOT spend any of it until the issue was rectified. This is a legal, though unpleasant business practice...

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

    This! Payroll people are humans too. We sometimes make mistakes. If you got more money than expected, you should probably contact someone to fix it and not spend the money. We don't owe you extra money just because someone made an error.

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    Ellen Tannenbaum
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes it is in the USA. Though most companies will notify the employee and offer options on how to recoup the overpayment. Mistakes happen.

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

    Thankfully they cannot do that in my country

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

    My employer f*cked up very recently by not taking out our life insurance premiums. A month later fixed the problem.

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

    That's just a stupid inconvenience if one-off. Had this happen too, but just like a banking error where you know that the extra cash will be rightfully returned, only a greedy idiot spends it. However if it's a structural error over a long period (e.g. a payrise applied twice --- you expected more and got more) then yes it's a nightmare... Phrased as-is: meh.

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

    This is what happens when one works for a company, which is Psychopatically Sadistic and it reflects in the Manager's they hire and how they handle genuine issues.

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

    Had this with the navy. When I got married I filled out all the paperwork to have my wife put on my medical. Handed it in but the clerk never passed it on so a few months later they came back and docked my pay as if it was my fault.

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

    This is illegal in Australia.

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    #31

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    basicnbizarre Report

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

    Why on earth would you sell your house and give away your cat before getting a permanent employment? You might not even have liked the job or coworkers! This is really stupid, both ways.

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

    I think relocation is horrible unless you just want to move there anyway. But people with no experience or knowledge may not realize they may get in a bad situation. I worked in a family shelter once and a family was homeless because dad was promised a job, so they moved. He wasn't given the job. Wife was a teacher. They had a 9 year old and little to no savings because neither had high paying jobs. It taught them something and they were not chronically homeless like everyone else at the shelter. She was floored they were in that situation because they both made working class salaries and got by well enough.

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

    Never do this without a contract in writing, and have a lawyer review it. Don't depend on your employer to be honest.

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    #32

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    TheIckiestBat Report

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

    I hate that "you have to word it EXACTLY" philosophy. I had a boss like that. He told me at my 3 month review. Spit flying from his mouth, so angry. I gave tours of the childcare classrooms in a different order without realizing it, just slightly -showing off 1 room first before last. (BTW, I typed my 2 week on their comluter after and gave it to him. I am not putting up with that. They told me to leave immediately and consider it good standing so I did.) I do my best to be a sponge and immulate verbiage but always find if I do not say something exactly to a tee the bosses gst mad. And I don't work a job where it is required to have particular jargon. So over the years I have developed anxiety talking out loud in fear it will just be wrong.

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

    So many stories where the upper management or owners passively sit and watch while their inept lower managers throw away good employees. And then eventually after months or years of ruining their business, finally lift a finger to remove that person.

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    #33

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    BlessYourGrind Report

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

    One thing I have learned it's never "anonymous" when they say it is at workplace. I am sure many agrees with me hence many keep suffering without reporting.

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

    When it comes to a job - nothing is anonymous, there is no sacred ground, there is no "safe space" or "just between you and me." Anything and everything can be used against you in a court of HR.

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

    yes, " I N V E S T I G A T I O N"

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    #34

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    EmceeSandt Report

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

    Quarterly raises?? Who does that???

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

    Banks and middle to upper management in the health care industry

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

    The boss is making sure he gets a bigger bonus by screwing his employees

    Paradise
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    To the tweeter, it is THAN not then

    #35

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    MoltenSlowa Report

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

    It's amazing how many businesses fail due to no fault whatsoever to the incompetent dimwits in charge of the businesses. It's always "peoples' tastes changed" or "poor work ethic of the employees" rather than somebody else was offering a better product and experience for a bettter price because their upper management doesn't spend all their time at the golf course, hires competently, and treats employees well.

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

    Maybe your social media management skills sucked.

    #36

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    justconvos Report

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

    Now imagine being a non-native English speaker. Things you get told and names you get called is limitless. What do we do? Smile and carry on with a heart full of tears because we don't want to lose our job.

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

    Most of the time it's not even a choice to use an accent. In fact, my mom's friend has a thick accent. She came from India. Before covid, she asked me to help her with her English. So it wasn't a choice. I wish more people would understand that.

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

    Tell that to someone with an Indian or Japanese accent and it is a racism situation. Then again, if you're in lengthy conversations with someone I do feel they should be understandable in general. A fast food is not lengthy. And everyone's ears are different so for me I don't understand accents as well as some may. I would never complain to then, that is a me issue not a them issue. One of my last bosses, husband and wife, were Indian, and I felt embarassed having to ask multiple times for them to repeat what they said.

    Jules Caldwell
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

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    If you're butchering the motto with improper grammar (like "ya'll), you are dumbing down their corporate image and deserve to be reprimanded. If you had been saying the motto, as written, with just a southern accent, you should tell him to eff off with the longest drawl you can manage.

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    #37

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    Wheresthetime Report

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

    I hate that in the childcare field it is like that in some locations I was at. Not my rule or anything, but it was "If you're able to start so we have time look for a replacement, we will try to get you out." And then it would be hard to get them out or even remember to because of all the fires we have to put out. Now all the kids and staff get sick....

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

    but why did you have a deli slicer?

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    #38

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    laurak1453 Report

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

    I wish restaurants utilized the food better...best before is not a hard stop to throw away: the homeless would love the food.

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

    I don't know about other countries, but in the US, the homeless have sued restaurants and stores, claiming they got sick on the "leftovers" that were donated. It costs companies too much in legal fees to fight every homeless person that makes a claim like that so policy is a flat no handouts, destroy the food

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    #39

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    MiltoniusPrime Report

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

    that is 100% false and who ever told you that lied. You can 100% take anything to corporate if it is a franchise, that is part of being a franchise, that is in the laws for it on the federal level. Every major food chain has people at corporate specifically there to handle complaints against franchisees because if they didnt, they have legal liability as well

    #40

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    hmnprsn Report

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

    I owe my soul to the company store

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

    B R R R R R R R R R U U U U U U U H

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    #41

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    msschilllax Report

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

    I don't know what is on her arms but I would see that in childcare no problem.

    Demi Zwaan
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    What kind of work requires that kind of outfit? And it's DEFINITELY not something you'd wear to a spa :)

    Aunt Messy
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    4 years ago

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    It might not be spa wear, but it's ill fitting, sloppy looking and no one needs to see your armpits at work. Get some shorts and shirts and leave the Muumuus at home. This looks awful.

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

    This is a jumpsuit, not a muumuu. And how are shorts more acceptable than a sleeveless shirt?

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    #42

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    thesquirrelbait Report

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

    How do you accidently get a racial slur tattooed?

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

    well it's like that time he accidentally burned a cross on a black family's lawn...

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

    Co workers writing up? Shouldn't that be a supervisor role?

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    #43

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    cryoutolivia Report

    #44

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    Aimee Lovegrove Report

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

    Never use someone's depression/disease/mental issue/birth defect etc. against them. Ever.

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    #45

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    muttonofthesea Report

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

    I wouldn't have. I'd have called the police from my bed and then rolled over and gone back to sleep. If I had wanted to be a security guard or a police officer, I would be one right now. Since I'm not an officer, I do not have the training, or the pay grade, to do that.

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    #46

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    donaisabelle Report

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

    Wouldn't being fired give you any type of advantage? Like unemployment benefits? (genuine question -it does here)

    #47

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    Darcy Septicemic Boutin Report

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

    But your shift had already ended??

    Sista of the moon
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LMAOOOOOO NO HE WORKED AT 7-11 THAT WASNT HIS SHIFT. HE WORKED AT 7-11 STORE

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    #48

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    SugarTeaRum Report

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    #49

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    stellaneedleman Report

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

    Under 18 are not allowed to operate anything dangerous, not even knives in Europe

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

    I handled knives at workplaces before I was 18 and it was definitely in Europe. Also deep fat friers and an honestly somewhat scary industrial grater.

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    #50

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    PolitiDerb Report

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

    And that is patently illegal. They're absolutely required by law to pay people for every minute they actually work, and don't get to be creative about what "hours" mean.

    #52

    Terrible-Work-Stories

    sageandrage Report

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

    Can't tell if it was warranted. Since she got the company card to pay for a new outfit, I tend to think it was inappropriate, but no way of knowing. This isn't bad management.

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

    Why would they send her to such a shitty store, then?

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

    HR is not there for the employees. HR is there to protect the company. Period. Never think HR is on your side...ever.

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

    If you were wearing your low rise jeans with your thong hanging out and your tits showing, they were in the right to have you dress appropriately (its called a dress code for a good reason).

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