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50 Examples Of Bad Bosses Who Probably Complain That “No One Wants To Work Anymore” (New Pics)
Interview With Expert
A boss can really make or break a workplace. A good boss can make a work environment fun, friendly, and positively challenging. A bad boss, however... they make going to work a nightmare every day.
The tide may be changing as more members of Generation Z are becoming managers. In 2024, Glassdoor predicted that Gen Z will make up 10% of managers in 2025.
Does that mean there won't be as many terrible bosses around? Perhaps, but work jerks are a breed that's difficult to get rid of. We've got a compilation of the most toxic and entitled bosses for you here, just so you remember the level of pettiness and absurdity some employees and managers can stoop to.
To learn more about how to spot horrible bosses and how to deal with them, Bored Panda reached out to organizational psychologist, speaker, author, adjunct professor, and podcast host Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett.
With 25 years of experience, she is a thought leader on workplace psychology, career development, and the future of work. Dr. Laura founded Canada Career Counselling and other consulting practices and is an Adjunct Professor of Psychology. A Canadian Women of Inspiration Award winner, she is dedicated to helping people and organizations thrive.
Dr. Laura kindly agreed to tell us more about how people can differentiate between difficult and toxic bosses, what steps to take if you're working under a toxic manager, and how Gen Z is growing less and less tolerant of entitled bosses. Read her expert insights below!
More info: Where Work Meets Life™ podcast | Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett
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#1
My Boss Declined My Vacation (After Having 4 Months Notice) To Hawaii To Propose To My Girlfriend Because They (Needed Me Badly) In The Office… Obviously Work/Life Balance Didn’t Mean Anything To Them. Anyways… Here’s My View (She Said Yes)
Forrest Grump 8 months ago
True fact: The surprise marriage proposal was invented by the diamond business as a promotion to sell more diamond engagement rings (before they were common). Reference: The Drum, Carnyx Group Limited. (2016). 1948: De Beers 'A diamond is forever' campaign invents the modern day engagement ring.
Mason Kronol 8 months ago
Completely not true.Wedding proposals were common hundreds of years before what you are talking about.
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#2
The Audacity To Ask Something Like This
The Doom Song 8 months ago
Wow. I just told my boss my aunt passed away the other day and I need to go to the other side of Australia for the funeral. My boss said "okay let me know as soon as you know and I'll sort it out" My boss is cool.
Ellie Ahmed 8 months ago (edited)
I remember my old boss saying "are you still not over that?" to a co-worker who asked if they could have one day of holiday leave for a planned family get-together to mark the 5th anniversary of their dad's death. Technically our boss wasn't required to grant it if there was no cover, but there are respectful ways to decline leave requests in these sort of sensitive cases and mocking somebody's loss is really not one of them
Sahitya Madhavan 8 months ago
My ex-boss when I told her my Father-in-law passed away: "The best thing you can do is to immerse yourself in work so you won't feel the pain." She was let go in a few months, but the whole company was stupid, so I let go of the company.
ROSESARERED 8 months ago
Lost my parents, both in the same year, 10 months apart. I was allowed 5 days for each death, but work paid me 2½-3 weeks for each. When I realised that the day I was due back was a few days before Christmas...my head was a real mess....I messaged my boss and told her I couldn't handle going back, smiling and saying merry Christmas to every customer, she said it was fine, come back after Christmas....she was a bit of a jerk about alot of things, but she treated me really well during all that time
Devin Schmitt 8 months ago
When my stepfather died, Disney sent flowers. My daughter was a cast member at the time.
Just Another Karen 8 months ago
im trying to get pregnant (IVF). i can't control dates. i need to be at the clinic in specific days. it depends on my body, my ovulation, i'm spending a lot of money in medicines and have to be examined every 2 days. my boss decided to go on vacations and asked me to pause the IVF until she got back hahaha i said i couldn't. she got mad at me. i'm not the one to be blamed for her lack of planning 🤷♀️ i work for her since 2018. i carry her company on my shoulders. she pays me minimum. last year i asked her to raise my salary in 35 dollars. she denied. i always did a lot of extra time, worked on weekends. when she denied it i stopped doing this. also i have a second job where i work for myself. i'm gonna quit this july, she doesn't know this yet. hope she struggles finding someone as good as me. we've had 2 workers who quit less than 1 year after starting because she's lame.
Debby Keir 8 months ago
My grandfather died (1971)whilst my father was on holiday. Obviously no phones or email in those times. I had to arrange the funeral with my (sick) grandmother. Went to work (was a nurse) and picked up my schedule for the following week, and arranged to funeral for my first day off once my father had got back. When I next went in, the Sister on the ward had changed all the dates, despite me saying I'd organise the funeral during my time of and it would be X date. She said we were far too busy to allow me the time off. In those days we had 'Matron's', and I went and complained. Got the time off but the beatch of a sister never forgave me, so I moved to another ward a few weeks after.
Asmodeus Hare 8 months ago
That's worse than when my manager said "yes your grandmother died but really you do have two of them and the fact she adopted your mother just means she is not really your family." Could not get the day off. During the time of the funeral a woman caught me crying in a corner and asked what was happening. After telling her I was fine she pulled out a company badge and told me try again. So told her. She went to the manager and he admitted to denying my request before she badged him and started going off that her two adopted kids are in fact family and dragged him off to the office. 3 hours later she approved the rest of the day and the next for bereavement leave. Missed the funeral but got to meet up for the after wake.
#3
Calling Homeless People “Animals”
Paul C. 8 months ago
I came into work at 6.30 in the morning and found a homeless guy sleeping on our fire exit steps down to the boiler room. I gave him a coffee from our machine and my lunch sandwiches. Snooty Mare from customer services said you will only encourage them. I said yes I'm sure a grotty machine coffee and my sad sarnies will encourage people to sleep in sub zero temperatures, as a life choice!
patricia patricia 8 months ago
Animals only take what they need to survive. They don't accumulate food, money and stuff while other members of the species starve They have one "home" where they sleep and give birth. They don't keep twenty different places for themselves while others have nowhere to go. The boss is not an animal. S/he is 100% human. Only humans are that selfish and greedy.
Load More Replies... GalPalAl 8 months ago
This is a dumb policy and probably started when someone wanted to file a phony lawsuit to extort money.
Nitka Tsar 8 months ago
I would not be surprised if „the possibility of a lawsuit“ is just an excuse not to have to give them anything
Load More Replies... Crystalwitch60 8 months ago
Wait what now 🤬evil boss oh n there by the grace of god goes HIM !!! karma is a right B I T C H !!
Hating your boss is not just material for stand-up or a topic for water cooler talk. For many workers, a stressful work environment perpetuated by their supervisors is a sad reality. The Toxic Workplace Trends Report 2025 by iHire revealed that 74.9% of American employees have experienced a toxic workplace.
They surveyed 1,781 workers and 504 employers across 57 industries in The U.S., and most respondents named "poor leadership/management" as the top characteristic of a toxic workplace. 71.9% of those respondents claimed that leaders are not accountable for their mistakes, and 65.5% believed they treat their employees with bias and favoritism.
#4
Great Thank You I Will Put You Down
Ravenkbh 8 months ago
You may have said "no" but the boss heard "yes" and the boss is always right
Nitka Tsar 8 months ago
Gosh, people, I bet this is sarcasm. Stop the downvotes.
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Boss Wrote “Thief” On My Check
Filed a wage theft report against my former employer, was told he only paid 80% of what was owned, but I sucked it up. When I picked up the check at the Department of Labor, it had "THIEF" boldly written on the subject line. Super awkward, unfair, and embarrassing, especially with others witnessing it. Is there anything that can be done?
Rick Seiden 8 months ago
"I was going to be ok with the 80% you paid, but you called me a thief, so now I want 100% and will be contacting a lawyer about libel."
Trashy Panda 8 months ago
Is there anything that can be done? You're literally standing in the Department of Labor after successfully suing your boss. Tell me, is there anything that can be done?
Pittsburgh rare 8 months ago
Please tell me you can sue for this. In. My country you definitely can
Pencil 8 months ago
This isn't actionable in the US. The momentary embarrassment of someone seeing it doesn't rise to the level of harming OP's reputation so it's not defamation or libel. And, though petty and infuriating, it also doesn't rise to the level of extreme and outrageous that's necessary to sue for the intentional infliction of emotion distress. Best thing for OP to do is name and shame.
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#6
Boss Needs A Bad Rule
patricia patricia 8 months ago
What about a death in the company, for example the boss? Because I can be there in twenty minutes and strangle you. Is it s valid reason to be late for work?
Rinso The Red 8 months ago
"...at any company" Either an amazingly bold faced lie or some mind numbing ignorance. Either way wtaf?
Roxy222uk 8 months ago
Dear Lord, the trauma of surviving something like that, let alone one in which people died. For basic mental health you'd need time to process what you'd been through, as well as health checks etc. I get the feeling that American employers have a lot more leeway to treat their employees like s.h.i.t. than they do in Europe (don't get me wrong, there are some terrible employers there too, but it's far easier to have a case that their treatment is unreasonable)
Crystalwitch60 8 months ago
We do not have employers like that here in uk I can assure you ,,,
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Rick Murray 8 months ago
Actually where I am, if that happened on the way to (or from) work, it would be counted as a work related accident.
Lowrider 56 8 months ago
Wow!! Just goes to show you how horrible some of these companies are. They also try to hire the most desperate of applicants, its easier to abuse and cheat a desperate person.
Robert T 8 months ago
Fatal accident implies SOMEBODY died, not necessarily the person speaking. Judging by this HR, they wouldn't even excuse the employee's ghost!
Load More Replies...Adjunct Assistant Professor for the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary, Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett, tells Bored Panda that high turnover is a tell-tale sign of an organization with poor leadership. If employees don't stay with the company for a long time, there's probably a reason for that.
Another, perhaps less obvious, sign is the number of employees taking medical leave. She notes that some of them might come from overwork, as burnout can result from having a toxic boss. In her recent research, Dr. Laura has found a significant relationship between toxic leadership behaviors and burnout across industries in North America.
#7
So, This Is Something That A Potential Employer Can Do? I Don't See How It's Relevant To My Job As A Network Administrator
Vinny DaPooh 8 months ago
Legality in the US depends on the scenario. Christian church, school, daycare, etc they can do this. A non religion based business can not though.
Ravenkbh 8 months ago
My last encounter with Jesus Christ is we got into a slap fight outside a bar and grill in Billings Montana. I won.
Rick Murray 8 months ago
My initial encounter with Jesus Christ? Do I look like I'm two thousand years old you dumb arschloch?
Kathy Brooke 8 months ago
In the UK this is legal if you can demonstrate that it's required for the job. So Pastor or preacher? Yep, you can do this. Church administrator? No. I know a number of churches who employ atheist or Muslim administrators without issue.
Bell-icose 8 months ago
Does it matter? It’s clearly not the place for thinking people. Let the morons hire other morons.
Forrest Grump 8 months ago
I don’t know about other countries, but this can be legal in the US. If the employer is a “religious organization”, then they can ask about a person’s faith during the hiring process due to the "ministerial exception" to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
Not USA myself, but I'll be very surprised if this is legal in the US, and practically all other democracies.
Forrest Grump 8 months ago
If the employer is a “religious organization”, then they can ask about a person’s faith during the hiring process due to the "ministerial exception" to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
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#8
Eat And Get Laid Off. Snitches Get $20
Emilu 8 months ago
But you give 'em a lunch break... right? ... cos you know it's illegal if you don't depending how long they're working... right?? (Guessing not, because the employer sounds like a C U Next Tuesday).
Cole Earnhart 8 months ago
Most workplaces here in the US requires at least a 30 minute lunch break for anyone working 6 hours or more.
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maxipanda 8 months ago
So, we all come together and rat each other 2 times, everyone receives a 40 dollar reward and never said a word again.
Robert Beveridge 8 months ago
B***h I'm coming to your office, sitting down in the chair across from you without a word, establishing eye contact for the rest of this session, reaching into this bag, pulling out an 18" meatball with extra sauce AND NO NAPKINS from Jersey Mike's, unwrapping it by rolling it out of its paper, and then eating it bite by bite. Eye contact. No napkins. This will be the most uncomfortable seventeen minutes of your life. Then I will drop by the bathroom to wash up, go back to my desk, and see how long it takes you to come fire me. And it will be worth every second. If I'm still working here tomorrow... tuna salad.
nottheactualphoto 8 months ago
They should post the phone number for the Anonymous Denunciation Hotline.
#9
Boss Wasn’t Paying Attention And Sat On My Desk While Talking To A Coworker
UPDATE: So I approached him about it and he tried to convince me that they were already broken before he sat there, which I know is a lie. After talking for more than 20 minutes he then finally admitted to it, saying it was an accident and apologized. When I said he’d need to buy me a replacement pair he said “we can talk more about it tomorrow.” 🙄 Wish me luck I guess...
Andie Day 8 months ago
What is he, a child? D**n, if you can't acknowledge you made a simple mistake and take responsibility, then you certainly don't need to be in a managerial position. Report to HR if possible.
Michael Largey 8 months ago
An inability to admit a mistake and take responsibility is the last thing companies look for in managers.
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rimgreaper 8 months ago
Sorry boss, I cannot see a single thing on my computer without my glasses. Guess i would have to just sit around at work doing nothing until i can afford a new pair then?
In her research with colleagues conducted through the University of Calgary, Dr. Laura has interviewed employees about toxic leadership behaviors. These interviews helped the researchers identify some new toxic behaviors in addition to the previously recognized narcissistic, authoritarian, self-promoting, abusive, and unpredictable behaviors. They now believe that dishonesty, gaslighting, extreme control and micromanagement, unethical behavior, and corruption harm employees' well-being just as much.
#10
The Manager Would Throw Away Cookies Every Saturday Instead Of Giving Them To The Employees
We threw away 55 cookies. The managers didn't let us take any home because they thought it might "encourage us to purposely make extra."
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
Surely the managers have some idea how many are made vs how many are sold?
DowntownStevieB 8 months ago
This company sucks. Their ultra Christian "values" donate to MAGA candidates and are closed Sundays for religious reasons.
JayWantsACat 8 months ago
It's not even that good. Sure, customer service is good but that's should be a given. People make Chik-Fil-A their personality because it's Christian.
Load More Replies... Pittsburgh rare 8 months ago
At least give them to a soup kitchen! 😭 Wasting food with this social crisis is criminal
Nota Robot 8 months ago
I mean... they're wrapped. Change the bin bag, toss the cookies in the bin, change the bin bag again and get lost on your way to the dumpster.
JayWantsACat 8 months ago
"...it might "encourage us to purposely make extra." That's why, if you actually a decent manager, you understand the average you see per day and have that amount made (with maybe a buffer). Anything left over your employees can then take home. It's not that hard to not be an a*****e.
K Barnes 8 months ago
My brother worked at a grocery store deli as a teenager and him and a few guys were the a******s that ruined it for everyone. They would purposefully make extra food (pizzas, chickens, sandwiches) at the end of their shifts to bring home. So, the store changed the policy so employees could no longer bring home the leftovers and trashed them. Not a good solution, should have been donated, but I get why they changed the policy. Those guys ruined a good thing for everyone by being so greedy.
Pittsburgh rare 8 months ago
That's still poor management. It's not on the employees to decide how much they're gonna make. Management needs to have an estimate beforehand.
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Tonyah Mcanelly 8 months ago
Well If they dont want employees to have then maybe they shouldbe donated to a homeless shelter. When I worked for the Chamber of Commerce in my area and we had big events and a ton of left over food, we would take extra food to the veterans home . This houses 12 homeless veterans that are being rehabed and being prepared to live on their own successfully. in my community we have two veterans homes .
#11
This Perverse Obsession With Keeping Employees At Work For The Maximum Number Of Hours Per Day Is Sick. This CEO Doesn't So Much Need Advice As They Need Therapy
Multa Nocte 8 months ago (edited)
If I remember correctly, the best response to this was "You should copy and paste this complaint into a table in Microsoft Word 2007, print it double-sided in landscape mode, fold it in half eight times, soak it in olive oil, and shove it up your a**."
Don Adams 8 months ago
Instead of olive oil (could be pleasant), use a slurry of water, scouring powder and construction sand for extra texture.
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Aidan Pierce 8 months ago
take your complainant, laminate it, fold it neatly, and shove it up your a*s
#12
Got Fired From My Job Because I Couldn't Come To A Cleaning Party On 2 Hour Notice
Toothless Feline 8 months ago
Anything that’s “mandatory” without at least 24 hours’ notice isn’t.
patricia patricia 8 months ago
Anything that's not in your job description, or after working hours, is a big NO. If they want to clean the premises, they can hire people to do it.
Load More Replies... Paul C. 8 months ago
I was on holiday and my boss, a rather dim woman named Joyce rang me at 5.30 on Friday afternoon asking if I was unlocking the building on Saturday morning for weekend workers. "Yes of course Joyce I'm driving the two hundred miles back from Cornwall, as we speak.......Not!"
Uncle Schmickle 7 months ago
What a load of BS ! " Mandatory " cleaning party ? Don't they pay cleaners ? If the OP did attend, would they be paid overtime ? I doubt it. Tell the boss to " shove it ".
John Purves 7 months ago
Cleaning party? Do they tie balloons to the mops, will there be a clown, cake and ice cream?
Employee engagement scores are a great way to measure how good a company's leadership is. HR experts claim that the average score for an engagement survey should be above 70. Anything below that may signal poor management. Yet Dr. Laura notes that she's more of a fan of climate surveys. "[They] dig deeper into the organizational conditions at play, including bad leadership."
#13
My Boss Thinks It's A Great Idea To Randomly Pull The Turn The Fridge Off To Save The Energy
I can't even tell you how much this enrages me. First it was only for the weekends, now it's just randomly. How effed up is that? Firstly, you don't save any energy by turning the fridge on and off, secondly, it's a really s***ty thing to do, thirdly, this way bacteria and mold can grow in there happily. But this woman is so stupid, any of these arguments will just bounce right off her head... tell me about your s***ty bosses, please.
Moana Manana 8 months ago
We had a small store in our neighborhood. As my husband and I were there and talking to the owner, he slowly walks to the fridge an turns it on while talking. Like we won't notice. Then another customer comes in, buys something quickly and leaves. He then turned the fridge of again, still talking to us. Maybe he forgot we're still there... Anyway, we threw the sour cream away, it was already green...
Roxy222uk 8 months ago
Good grief! Report them to your version of Environmental Health! That is illegal and could literally k**l somebody.
Load More Replies... rimgreaper 8 months ago
Superglue the plug into the socket outlet and watch him try to remove it. also superglue the socket switch in the "ON" position.
Rinso The Red 8 months ago
Again, another office manager that has misplaced priorities. This is not the way to cost save.
#14
Was Sent Home And Recorded As “Refusing To Work” Because I Told My Boss This Seatbelt Was Unsafe And Illegal. Would You Have Refused To Drive?
My class A rig is down for service so I was thrown into the class B backup truck.
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
No only unsafe, also illegal. In many countries, the driver is held responsible, and is the one who gets the demerits and the fine.
Lowrider 56 8 months ago
Where I live the driver is responsible for all the passengers in their vehicle. If a person isnt wearing a seatbelt, the driver gets the ticket and fine.
Load More Replies... Uncle Schmickle 7 months ago
An occupational hazard and Illegal, at least in Australia. The company would receive a huge fine. Don't you have " Worksafe " or equivalent organisation where you are ?
Crystalwitch60 8 months ago (edited)
ILLEGAL , here in uk you wouldn’t even be allowed to take said artic as a USA big rig is called here out the f kin yard let alone on the road ! I know I can drive em as did my pos father ! highly dangerous , personally I’d get police involved , cos that has NOT passed safety inspections for decades in all fairness ! If your in uk call vosa to do spot checks ! or what ever country you is in’s version off !
rimgreaper 8 months ago
Forward photos to OSHA and watch his company crumble while you enjoy the payout sum from your claim for reckless endangerment.
Trashy Panda 8 months ago (edited)
In Canada dealerships are required to provide a lifetime warranty on seatbelts.
#15
Literally Can't Believe He Said That
Michael Largey 8 months ago
To be fair, if this boss had to go to the ER, I doubt his spouse would consider it much of a priority - and he knows it.
Are there any ways to deal with insufferable superiors? Of course, and, just like when dealing with narcissists and entitled people in general, setting boundaries is crucial. "Although if your boss is truly toxic or narcissistic, this will not be a long-term solution," Dr. Laura cautions. "Your best solution is to begin crafting your 'exit plan,' which could mean moving within your organization to report to a better boss or leaving the organization altogether."
#16
Wtf Is This Job Man
Crystalwitch60 8 months ago
Note to boss YOU DO NOT FIRE PEOPLE IN A SODDING TEXT ! totally inappropriate and unprofessional!
#17
Boss Didn't Like The Color Of The Chairs In The Break Room. So Now We Just Don't Have Chairs
John Purves 7 months ago
It had nothing to do with the color of the chairs. Boss didn't want to see anyone sitting down.
Uncle Schmickle 7 months ago
Call an office furniture hire company and have them deliver chairs and tell them to bill it to said boss.
#18
Boss Telling Me To Close In -40f
DragonofMordor 8 months ago
What customer is going to be out and buying anythin gat -40 degrees?
What Dr. Laura and colleagues have found in their research makes them urge people to have as low a tolerance for toxic bosses as possible. "The longer you report to a toxic leader, the more you lose your energy and confidence, making it more challenging to actively pursue a new role," she tells Bored Panda. "The earlier you can begin crafting and implementing your exit plan, the better!"
#19
Boss Says The Office Has No Roaches
So, here's the deal. I found a roach a few times inside my work laptop when I got home..it couldn't come from my house and a few other colleagues complained of the same issue. I decided to prove him wrong, bought a cheap 50c chinese sticky roach trap and left my laptop at work with this trap directly next to my laptop....this is the results after a weekend in the office. Not just roaches but the roach egg sack thingy hatched and those are the babies...
#20
Devin Should Be Versed In Feminine Hygiene As He Sounds Like A Jerk
The Doom Song 8 months ago
"Hey Devin sorry but I thought I'd rather practice good hygiene but if you want me to spring a leak and bleed everywhere I can do that. Just let me know which option you would prefer"
Emilu 8 months ago (edited)
I love this, but forget warning them. I'd just be like "WELP THEN. *Bleed everywhere* I'm sorry, is this gross? I would have loved to go to the bathroom, but..."
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Rinso The Red 8 months ago
Just tell him it's in regards to your period. In my experience, they stfu right quick
rimgreaper 8 months ago
Report him for being a peeping tom , watching when you go to the bathroom, then kindly take him some cranberry juice at lunch, after making sure you have soaked a tampon in it for a while.
#21
2 Weeks Of Telling My Boss The Produce In The Warehouse Is Going Bad - Him: Don't Worry About It
rimgreaper 8 months ago
Anonymous photos emailed to health inspector from a dummy email account would sort it.
There is an important distinction to make before taking any kind of action. According to Dr. Laura, understanding if your boss is truly toxic or just difficult is a must. "Knowing if you're dealing with a difficult or a toxic boss is an important piece of this puzzle."
"I differentiate between the two, as difficult bosses can be navigated and tolerated, whereas toxic bosses will harm and deplete your energy and success over time." Dr. Laura has explored this topic in more depth in one of her podcast episodes, too!
#22
Been Struggling At Work Since January 3rd When They Laid Off The One Person There To Help Me. This Week I Was Told I'd Be Getting Something That I Would Love And Would Definitely Make Me Happy. That Something
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
That's an insult to creatures of the porcine persuasion.
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"Oh, boss, I did get something that I'll love and that will make me happy. A new job. Bye-ee."
#23
AIO To This Text My Boss Sent Me?
And should I send this response, if any? I have rewritten it so many times; this is what I was able to cut it down to.
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago (edited)
In NZ, and I suspect many other places, that text could be grounds for a complaint of Constructive Dismissal, against the boss.
Andie Day 8 months ago
With regard to the people here concerned about not having necessary coverage for the residents--if your employer is too d**n cheap to hire enough employees to cover emergencies, then that's on them and they obviously are more concerned with the bottom line than the residents. Pretty typical with health care-- they pay peanuts and over-schedule workers.
Leah Brown 8 months ago
It sounds like the employee works in a profession providing care to live-in clients/residents. Possibly nursing or physical rehabilitation facility? The supervisor did not threaten dismissal, however, waiting till the emergency is over would be more couth. I can see both sides to this one.
Don Adams 8 months ago
No. Frivolous, unplanned call outs are a concern and should be a reason to start building a case for termination. This employee asked for the shift off for unplanned, catastrophic reasons, and also said she would come in if she had to. Any decent manager would immediately grant the time, and offer sympathy and support as needed. Also. If made to come in, how would the home situation affect her care of the vulnerable population? Not saying she would intentionally cut corners,must might not be as sharp as normal. This employee sounds like a prize b
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Corporate Life - Micromanaging
I do my job well enough that I now have to be scrutinized for tiny things in order for my supervisors to look like they have an important role of “managing” people. I almost got fired last year because I racked up a total of 6 minutes of tardies over the course of 2 months because I came back from lunch 1-3 mins late a few times.
I hope I don’t get a write up and sent to the principal’s office!
Zaach 8 months ago
One week I was reported for coming back from break 2 minutes late; the next week I was reported for coming back from break early
Uncle Schmickle 7 months ago
Don't these pillocks have anything better to do ? Are they paid for keeping tabs on people being 2 or 3 minutes late from lunch ? If so, then their job is superfluous and should be made redundant.
The new generation, however, is less tolerant of toxic behaviors from their supervisors. Just a couple of months ago, Forbes published an article about how Gen Z employees are revenge-quitting because they believe that respect, flexibility, and well-being at the workplace are non-negotiable. Dr. Laura tells Bored Panda that she observes a similar trend. "On average, Gen Z has less tolerance for toxic leadership and abusive behaviors at work."
#25
Former Employer Wants My Password To The Computer I Used 6 Months After Terminating Me
For context:
This company sought me out to interview at their company for a management position. I ended up getting the job. Lasted 30 days until they terminated the position due to a “cart before the horse” situation. Basically what happened is I called out all the illegal marketing practices happening and offered solutions to fix them. They got rid of the problem, which was “me.” Now they want my password.
Hugh Crawford 8 months ago
They want to see what is on the laptop. There is no way they need your password for a reset.
Robert T 8 months ago
I can't speculate on their motives, but you are wrong about not needing a password for a reset. On some laptops a BIOS password will prevent any kind of interaction with the computer. The only solution is to replace the motherboard. I know this, as I used the fingerprint sensor to lock my laptop and when it failed and I couldn't remember the password, I had to pay for a new motherboard, which was about 1/3 the price of a new machine!
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Willem Andries Oosterhof 8 months ago
Without the context the question was not that unreasonable. But with the added information, screw them.
#26
Report Or Regret
nottheactualphoto 8 months ago (edited)
Skumbag of the first repugnitude. Bring out the cordless drill.
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
From what I've seen you can melt the glue holding them together with a hair dryer.
Load More Replies... patricia patricia 8 months ago
I've seen this "tRump" many times. I guess it's a joke. Could you explain it to a non American? Please!
Load More Replies... Cole Earnhart 8 months ago
The fact his boss drivers an InElCamino and blames Democrats says it all.
Janine Randall 7 months ago
I don't know when this was written, but I wonder if the boss is loving trumpy's tariffs.
rimgreaper 8 months ago
New cybertruck would look cool after being keyed right around, i think.
bart simpson 8 months ago (edited)
Report his as5 to the proper state and federal departments, especially the IRS.
Bobbie McMasters 8 months ago
I did payroll for 35 years. The government takes a very dim view of employers that don't make payroll.
#27
Am I Overreacting At My Bosses Response?
I feel like this is terrible management. I have never worked at a job where the priority is my time off and not my health????? Am I Overreacting?
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
Unless there's more to this, this manager is one of the shīttiest I've ever heard of.
Jonas Fisher 8 months ago
What is the problem? You called out, the manager was sympathetic, and your sick leave time is being recorded. Everything sounds right and fair to me.
Robert T 8 months ago
Welcome to the land of the free. In civilized countries, we simply call in sick and there is no limit on the time you can be off. At the very least STFU about sick time until the employee is actually back at work would be the right thing to do!
Load More Replies... rimgreaper 8 months ago
Me: Traffic is a bit hectic this Saturday morning, so i might be a bit late in to work. Boss: ok, when do you expect to be here? Me: Monday morning.
She notes how the younger generation values mental health support and is more open to talking about how bullying is unacceptable. "They tend to value collaboration and authenticity, and as managers, will more likely espouse those values. That said, we can never generalize across a generation as that is stereotyping, and there is much diversity across each generation," Dr. Laura points out.
#28
Put In My Notice Because My Boss Asked Me If I Could Change The Day I Put My Dog To Sleep
This was what I received from my boss after asking for help regarding having to put my dog to sleep and not being able to make my 5 AM shift because of it. I worked at Starbucks for over 2.5 years and called out/was out sick a total of three or four times.
Emilu 8 months ago
Love when managers try to make their employees do what the manager is paid to do.
Pencil 8 months ago
I think it's fine to *allow* employees to swap shifts. I was a bar manager and my staff always preferred to do it that way. But on the rare occasions they asked me for coverage, of course I would handle it.
Load More Replies... nottheactualphoto 8 months ago
I'm so sorry to have inconvenienced you with a death in my family.
Trashy Panda 8 months ago
Why do people feel the need to give two weeks notice to s****y bosses? It's not required.
#29
Bosses Are Mad We Use Too Much Toilet Paper
Rinso The Red 8 months ago
If they feel this extreme is needed as a cost saving device, they've already failed as an office manager.
rimgreaper 8 months ago
Using 1-ply toilet paper is one way of getting to know yourself intimately.
#30
AIO? Married Ex-Boss Reached Out With An ‘Offer’ So I Told His Wife And Reported Him To The Labor Department
I (25F) used to work briefly (remote) at a non-profit running out of NJ.
My ex-boss, who’s married and has a kid, reached out to me about a month ago (after 5+ months of me quitting) with the offer you see in his messages.
I read this, sent his wife the texts, and reported him to the labor department. Just got scheduled for an interview with the department to discuss next steps—AIO about all of this?
Additional context: He’s the founder, manages the HR himself, and was also my direct report. And no, I haven’t found a job yet after this!
rimgreaper 8 months ago
I would comfortably retire with the money i would claim with this message as evidence in a se*ual harrassment case.
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#31
My Supervisor's Response To Me Asking For A Raise
For context, I was told three months ago that in two months I would be moved to a different area in the company to begin working at a much higher pay rate. New employees started being hired at almost 40% more than what I make. After I found out I requested a raise and I’ve been waiting ever since. I have worked here for two years and have never had any performance issues. I told her recently that I am looking for other jobs and I’m not going to wait much longer and she promised me a raise in two weeks. Those couple weeks have passed and this is what I get. I hate my workplace.
#32
Got My Boss To Admit To Wage Theft
I work for a very well-known corporation as a server/bartender. My shift usually starts at 4:00 pm.
The time clock rounds my hours to 15-minute intervals. If I clock in at 4:01, I don't start getting paid until 4:15. If I clock in at 3:50 and start working immediately as expected, I don't get paid for those first 10 minutes. I know if I clock out at 10:40 it doesn't round to 10:45. It gets rounded down to 10:30. My general manager confirmed that over text. This means I lose up to 28 minutes in my wages every shift.
I know this is wage theft. They did not notify me that they changed the time clocks. When I was first employed, I was paid from when I clocked in to when I clocked out. I wasn’t aware that it was rounding down my hours for a few months. I believe that I'm owed a couple of hundreds of dollars in unpaid wages. I'm planning to send these screen shots to the labour board but I'm not very hopeful anything will happen.
TLDR: my employer is rounding down my hours so he can pay me less.
Shelby Moonheart 8 months ago
My first job rounded up/down to the closest 15-minute increment. So I did that for my second job when turning in my punched time card. The second job paid me for every minute I was punched in. If I worked 6 minutes or 52 minutes, I got paid for all of them.
Definitely a Human 8 months ago
Had this happen to me at a job. Clocked in at 7:06, clocked out at 17:36. Got paid for 9.5 hours. Turns out, clocking in more than 5 minutes late gets rounded up to the next half hour, and clocking out withing ten minutes of a half hour gets rounded down. Worked for 10h01m, got paid for 9h30m. To their credit, they did change the system and back paid me when I pointed this out.
Anonymouse 8 months ago
When I was in high school, the time clock at the job I worked rounded to the nearest 15, you could clock out at 12:08, back in at 12:22 for lunch and it would take zero minutes off. I did not feel bad since it was less then $4 per hour with no overtime... Got to love "seasonal" labor law exemptions...
#33
Boss Lied To Clients About My Mother Dying And Expected Me To Play Along
Job was two weeks late in starting, but he could have just told the clients he’d forgot how swamped our shop was and apologized. Or told a white lie that one or another of the machines at the shop had broken down and it took two weeks to get someone in to fix it. But no. And this is hardly the worst thing he’s done. I don’t work for this a**hat any more.
Binny Tutera 8 months ago
Wow. His mistake and he fixes it by blaming YOUR mom with a nuclear lie!
rimgreaper 8 months ago
Make a point of "accidentally" bumping into client in town and introducing your mother, who is accompanying you at the time.
#34
Unprofessional Maybe?
Roxy222uk 8 months ago
Ugh, when I was looking a job I got a text from a recruitment agency asking if they could WhatsApp me a form to fill in. Of course I was already on high alert, but I engaged and said no, because I do not want to fill in forms on my phone. I asked them to email it to me. I was told it would take a couple of weeks to email me the form and I might lose the position they had in mind for me. LMAO, what on earth business takes two weeks to be able to send an email? Why? We went backwards and forwards a couple of times (well, I didn't have a job and it was something to do, LOL) and they were very insistent that they wanted to contact me on Whatsapp. I googled the agency and the website implied they only placed chefs anyway, if they were actually that agency, and if the website was real and not a front for a scam. No aspect of life is free of scammers, is it.
#35
I Wasn't Necessarily Against This Until He Made Two People Flip A Coin For Their Skin Tone
#36
My Boss Only Replies 'Ok Thanks' To All Of My Texts. Even Questions
Cole Earnhart 8 months ago (edited)
If they say "ok thanks" the worker has proof!
Load More Replies... Forrest Grump 8 months ago
And this is how you discovered your boss is actually low-budget AI software.
#37
So Unprofessional
UPDATE: I just received an email from my boss but it’s worded weirdly: “Dear, I’m so sorry you didn’t receive the text message that was sent out to the team” She then goes on to say my shift time today has changed and asks if I can come in earlier, and that we’ll discuss what happened during the shift. Sounds like she’s blaming me? Sorry YOU didn’t receive the text. Excuse me? You didn’t add me to the list of recipients. How is it my fault.
DowntownStevieB 8 months ago
I worked for a doctor who used to just pick up and go skiing randomly and we were charged with rescheduling. Needless to say, it was the main reason I quit. Other reasons? C**p pay, over scheduling, understaffing.
#38
Boss Texts Like A Clingy Partner On My Days Off
Trying to tell myself her urgency isn’t my emergency. These notes aren’t even that important, and are actually ones SHE HERSELF is supposed to write.
Lisa Lilla 7 months ago
This is so weird, I turn of the work line when I’m off and don’t answer work texts when off duty unless it is a true emergency.
#39
Why Do I Have The Feeling This Boss Would Be An Absolute Tool To Work For?
Robert Beveridge 8 months ago
Now open: being a c**t. Unfortunately, we had to let the former manager go for being overqualified.
#40
Called In Sick 2 Days Before A Shift Due To Having The Flu/Covid. Boss Puts This On The Establishment’s Facebook Page
Philippa Davies 8 months ago
Ironic that they are talking about lack of conscience. I would have thought staying away from work when sick is the perfect example of a good conscience- they are avoiding getting other people sick.
#41
How My Boss Asks Me To Work 21 Days Straight
We have 7 routes and 11 drivers. These guys thought it was a good idea to let 3 drivers take a vacation spanning over 3 months. All 3 will be gone at the same time over the next month. So what's their plan? Try to make other drivers work for almost a month straight to pick up the slack. Needless to say, it hasn't gone over well. Now the boss and production manager get to drive a couple nights a week as well as work the day shift.
Don Adams 8 months ago
Quite illegal. Federal law is quite specific in how many hours/days a driver can work, and also mandatory days worked for hourly employees. Time for managers to contact a staffing agency for temporary help.
Amy Lynn 8 months ago
And they must have a mandatory 36, consecutive, hours off after what ever work hours are set ( some are 6/60 or 7/70 ). The company I work for is 6 days/60 hours, and per Federal law I must have at least 36 consecutive hours off for a reset. I have a Class A CDL in the U.S. ( semi truck driver )
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I Did Not Respond
Andie Day 8 months ago
You're a manager. Manage. I hate it when employees are supposed to find their replacements in emergencies.
OzzyTheMano (They/He) 8 months ago
"no, d*****s, it's just hooked up to several machines for fun"
#43
My Mum Has Stage 4 Cancer In 5 Areas And Her Boss Has Been Pressuring Her To Come Back To Work
This email might lot look like much but every other week there’s something, and no emotional support or kindness offered at all.
Rick Seiden 8 months ago
The delivery is awful, but it looks like there's some caring there. "Hi, OP. I'm glad to hear your well enough to come back to work, but we don't want you to do too much too soon. It would help if you could get some information from your doctor regarding any limitations you may have. We don't need medical details, of course. Just something letting us know what you can and can't do so we do ask you to do something that would hurt you."
#44
Former Boss Ghosts Me After I Ask About Not Getting Paid
This is after I've been sending daily emails to finance and management since last Friday.
Pittsburgh rare 8 months ago
Demand. I was ghosted by a boss 18 months ago. He ghosted all of us (private teachers) at once. He owes me 370€, which is not really an important amount. Anyway, after filling a few forms and going to a few offices l'll see him in court next year and if he claims he can't pay the government will give me what l'm owed and will levy whatever he has or makes in the future until his debts are paid 🤗. Tbh, at this point the money is the least important bit. I want his scammy a*s roasted by the tax agency.
#45
Fractured The End Of My Femur In A Bike Accident A Few Months Ago. This Was My Boss's Response
I sent him this picture of my knee. It’s like 3x the size that it normally is idk what he was on I worked at a restaurant too, I know that “the 18 year old” was just a blatant lie.
Cole Earnhart 8 months ago
Ouch! Yeah definitely should not be working with an injury like that!
#46
Old Boss Of Mine Wrote Loser On My Final Paycheck
Michael Largey 8 months ago
Human sacrifice! Dogs and cats living together! Mass hysteria!
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My Boss Doesn’t Think This Needs To Be Changed And I’ve Only Swept Half The Store
#48
Tried To Quit My Job And They Said No
patricia patricia 8 months ago
Even if they have a contract, it's still illegal. Slavery was abolished (at least in theory) many years ago.
Load More Replies... Rick Seiden 8 months ago
You can keep me on the books until 3/6/23, but you won't see my a*s in the office!
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
Send them a copy of this: Passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. In 1863 President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring “all persons held as slaves within any State, or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.”
K Barnes 8 months ago
If they signed a contract committing to a year I agree with you, if they made a verbal agreement then employer is SOL. Not sure why you're getting downvoted.
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Just Some Important Points Before Applying For This Job
Leah Brown 8 months ago
I worked at an inventory company with the same rules. If you let them know ahead of time you had a hard leave time for things such as a doctors appointment or picking up a child from school or daycare, they were "understanding" but that typically meant you had to provide your own transportation (understandable) or more likely, they took you off that day's schedule and replaced you with another employee.
#50
My Boss “Cleaned My Desk” Aka Threw Everything Out. I Had To Go Digging In The Trash To Get My Personal Items, Along With Client Files, Receipt Records, Etc
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
"If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?"- Albert Einstein Here's his desk on the day he died and a couple of days before: 159105901_...e0fa5c.jpg 
#51
Fired For “Behavior”
A few days ago, my supervisor informed me that I would have to take on the responsibilities of two people, and I refused. I also expressed how I felt about it. I was the only one in the company who spoke up and said what I thought. As a manager, I even encouraged my team to stand up for themselves if they felt like they were being mistreated in any way, I guess they realized I wasn't someone who would just stay quiet, do my job, and accept any nonsense they threw at me. So, they fired me without warning via text.
#52
My Boss Just Spent An Hour Rearranging This Box Of Markers By Part Number
Originally this box was organized by hue and shade and now has been reorganized by the “correct” part numbers. Imagine my frustration when needing to find the right color marker.
Hippopotamuses 8 months ago
Your boss is either a kindergartener, or a moron. I'm suspecting the latter.
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
New candidate to be Undersecretary of the Department of Education.
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Michael Largey 8 months ago (edited)
My dear wife did something like this while I was out of town. I had a large collection organized by historical period. She "put them in order" - by size. Thirty five years later, we are still married.
Barbara Panda 8 months ago
This just reminded me of the time I was volunteering at a small used bookstore in upstate NY. I came back after taking a day off and one of the other volunteers had taken all the books off the shelf and rearranged them by color. Shout out to that idiot in Newark, NY.
Michael Largey 8 months ago
Explains why they were available to be a volunteer.
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#53
AIO My Ex-Boss Sent This Text To One Of Our Nurses
The phone number is listed at the top that comes from the business number that only my boss had🤦🏻♀️. I put my resignation in and my boss couldn’t handle it and fired me after cussing me out on the phone. AIO for wanting to expose her for who she is by reaching out to this nurse and others that she’s wrongfully terminated and take this further?
#54
When Your Boss Says He Trusts You, And Then Puts A Lockbox Over Your Office Light Switches
Because micromanaging. Having the lights dim encourages people to be lazy, apparently.
#55
Boss Wants Me To “Make Up” Work Day I’m Missing Because Im Flying Back From A Work Trip
Boss (well-known influencer) travels a lot and I had to accompany her on a trip. The flight is 14+ hours and she booked my return trip on a weekday.
She wants me to either work in the flight or come in on the weekend to “make up” for the missed day. This is after I worked 20 straight days with no days off on this trip.
And no, I’m not a personal assistant.
Pittsburgh rare 8 months ago
Name and shame. Influencers are particularly vulnerable to bad publicity 😇
#56
It's Currently 83°f Inside The Office At My Job And Our Boss Is Basically Telling Us He Won't Fix The A/C Until The Company Makes More Money
Mid-June here in NJ, and we're experiencing a heatwave. Temperatures in the mid-90°F all week. The building has an old AC that has broken multiple times in the past 3 years, and instead of just fixing it entirely our boss has opted to hire patchwork services to only temporarily fix the problem. Well now the AC has been broken since last August. The company has been slow the last few months, really not making much money, and our boss is basically insinuating that he won't fix the AC until we, the workers, start to make more sales.
#57
Toxic Manager After Resignation
This manager has always been very toxic, decided to give my immediate resignation today and this was her response lol.
Trashy Panda 8 months ago
Good for you. Normalize not giving 2 weeks notice to bosses that don't deserve it.
#58
Hr Lady Asked Me To Pay £650 For Training And Became Very Rude When Told I Can't Afford It
For context: The lady sent me a job offer at 8pm (ish) on a Thursday. Me not expecting people to be actively looking for roles at that time, sent her a quick reply hoping we could have a call instead. I was very excited to have recived the job offer so I just wizzed through the lengthy starting email (my mistake).
The job offer asked for £500+£150(?) for training and I asked if that money can be taken out from my wages when I start working instead as I only get paid £500 a biweekly from benefits.
The lady got really rude to me after I told her I cannot pay that much as I don't have that money anywhere. That's the comment she made about people on benefits.
I hate being on benefits and am trying my hardest to get permanently off it. Who asks for £650 training that the job should provide?
Trashy Panda 8 months ago
Let me guess: your job is to find more people to train? That's not a job, it's an MLM.
#59
Boss Canceled Our Christmas Party Cause This Broke The Bank
I found out we had canceled the yearly Christmas party / bonus. A multi store owner within a large corporate chain food company allowed our management to instead do this for the staff of say 60 employees per store. Upon completing this project along with a few other miscellaneous gifts (donuts, Doritos, and [get this] oranges,) he told us this gesture was “breaking the bank.” Love it here.
#60
My Boss Put This Sign Up On January 8th
Rinso The Red 8 months ago
You know, like "wave goodbye to your benefits" /s
Load More Replies... Bec 8 months ago
Hey at least they got a notification. I went from PT to FT at a job and my supervisor was new and we were under the impression AFTER 90 days I get health insurance, nope, it was, you have 99 days to accept or decline insurance. I was never informed of this, I found out when I received a letter stating I didn't accept the insurance so no insurance for me until open enrollment which was 8 months away. I called HR (it was in another state) bawling and was told too bad.
Bi.Felicia 8 months ago
Gusto is a payroll app. I was an office manager and we used Gusto for a period of time.
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Debby Keir 8 months ago
*In American English, the correct spelling is enrollment, while in British English, it's enrolment. Both spellings are acceptable, but the one used depends on the region or context. The verb "enroll" or "enrol" follows the same pattern: "enroll" in US English and "enrol" in British English*
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I Would Put This Kind Of Thing In An Email. I Wouldn’t Call For A Meeting. They Obviously Can’t Be Trusted
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
Good choice but OP should keep on walking. If they say that to your face, imagine what they say in private.
Valerie Brillhart 8 months ago (edited)
You should have said Well Who are you blowing to get this job. Hey it's just a joke, calm down
Binny Tutera 8 months ago
I would, next time you see new-to-you coworker say the same thing. Let’s see who needs to apologize.
#62
My Girlfriend's Job
my girlfriends boss tried to blame her forgetting to put my girlfriend on the schedule on my girlfriend because she “should’ve noticed she had too many days off” this is the second time shes done this last time she still went in but we have plans already tomorrow.
#63
Boss Forcing Me To Work With A Positive Covid Test In A Food Service Environment
This absolutely sucks because I really did like this job and I didn’t have any issues with the managers till now. I live in Indiana and tested covid positive on Christmas eve, and even told them I wouldn’t be available for my shift Thursday due to it. I work as a bartender for Chuy’s. I’m not for sure the legality of this but the fact they are treating me this way in the first place is upsetting and honestly has me fuming. I never call off, I do my job well, and Im kind and reliable. I’m genuinely considering quitting and I don’t plan on coming in either way. Mainly looking for advice or just some solidarity.
#64
Boss Who Forbid Employees From Using Chairs
Michael Largey 8 months ago
Well, there is a very real possibility that an employee might slam it into the side of this boss's head, so ...
#66
Boss Is The Biggest Jerk
Update: he got a ride back to get his truck and tools. He had a big smile on his face and he shook my hand and thanked me. 8 stitches and he is good. The color was back in his face and he was beaming. I have no regrets, but it's nice to see people agree with the call.
#67
My Boss's Response To Me Saying I Can't Come In To Work On My Day Off
keyboardtek 8 months ago
I am sure there is a law of the universe that the kids you grew up with who are sociopaths and psychopaths become bosses.
KieLeaHar 2 months ago
I just would’ve not shown up. 🤷♀️. When whoever calls and asks why, I would’ve sent this text. If there’s a HUGE issue send it to the top. Fucķ these kinds of people with a cactus!
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My Boss Decided To Take 10% Of All Card Tips And Give It To Our Manager
For context, I work at 2 different food truck businesses (called 1 and 2 in the photos). T is my boss and L is our new manager, J is our old manager.
My other coworker and I just found out that our boss takes 10% of all card tips and gives them to our manager EVEN WHEN THEY AREN’T clocked in and apparently has been doing so at least since I’ve been here the last 4 years. I feel justified in saying all of this as I am their longest lasting employee, and am only not working more due to school.
My coworker and I worked pretty much an all day event on the 15th. We were clocked in to food truck 2. Our manager L was also clocked in to food truck 2 but working on food truck 1 (separate business) training a new employee
Well, on our square reader on the truck it showed us making about $75 just in tips. Come to find out, we noticed that the both of ours combined only added up to about $50. To which we realized L was also clocked in to food truck 2 with us and not even working the same job or even the same truck as us. Therefore, stealing our tips whether it be intentional or not. L said she messaged our boss but my coworker and I had our doubts so I messaged our boss anyways. Hence, the pictures. My coworker and I were acting all nice in the pictures, but man.. we were talking with a couple other employees and we all think it’s not fair.
#69
Boss Paid Me The Wrong Wages For Months Then Wrote Me A Bad Check To Fix It
#70
My Boss Is Upset I’m Not Grateful For A 3 Cent Raise
It’s been a grueling year at work and over the last few months our boss has been heavily hinting that we’ll finally be getting some raises so when I had my performance review and HR was smiling as they slid me a piece of paper that said my raise was just 3 cents I literally couldn’t hold it in. I was so upset I literally had to leave because I was starting to tear up and I cried when I left. I thought my hard work was finally going to pay off. Im tired of being broke all the time, I thought finally I was going to get a good raise or a bonus so I could finally treat myself for once and go out to dinner or the movies or something but nope I can’t have anything good in life.
Rinso The Red 8 months ago
"...most bosses just pocket anything extra." Sounds like some serious projection to me.
#71
Didn't Call In Sick For 20 Years So His Boss Gave Him Candy
Bec 8 months ago
This famously happened and people were outraged and raised tons of $ so he could retire
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fly on the wall 8 months ago
I know people take sick days as unscheduled holidays but in reality they aren't that: they literally are what they are named - days off to allow you to recover from illness. If you don't feel you are getting fair compensation for your labour then find a job where you do
#72
And He Would've Gotten Away With It Too
#73
Aio To My Manager Telling Me I Have To Stay Open Till 2 Am?
so I work at a bar inside a hotel. I am a full time student so I only work part time, which for me is tuesday and thursday nights. this week, I agreed to come in on monday as well because there was a big event in town and we were sold out. I thought it would be worth it to skip two of my classes because it was supposed to be a big money night. turns out, that was not the case. it was me and one other bartender working, and we only did $1500 in sale and made $372 in tips, which we have to split. two hours into the shift, one of my managers came up to my coworker and told her we have to stay open till 2 am. that is absolutely ridiculous. we are only open till 11 pm every other day. both of us left at 11:30 when everything was closed up. my two managers started spam calling and texting us asking why we closed. I attached the text I sent her below. I want to quit. am I overreacting?
#74
Forced To Work 9 Hour Shift In Smoke Filled Production Hall With High Co2 Levels
Fed up with work conditions, employed at a large meat manufacturing/packing plant, and due to improper ventilation/exhaust of industrial ovens, production areas filled with smoke, along with elevated CO2 levels. Every shift has safety managers, but they signed off on allowing production to continue across two shifts. Smoke made everyone's eyes constantly water, was almost impossible to breathe after a full shift, and those that did go home sick were still penalized with attendance points. No care for employees or their safety and well being, managment only worried about numbers and making company owners more money. HR response is if safety says it's fine then it's fine. Would have quit on the spot if I didn't have a family and mortgage to provide for.
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
Too late. They were "made redundant" by DOGE because they were looking into unsafe conditions at Tesla, Starlink, & Space X.
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Valerie Brillhart 8 months ago
Call Fire Department that will get them for risking employee safety
#75
Great Response Boss
So background, I work maintenance for a couple of big private schools, my manager is 70 and can't do shhhiiiiit, I'm full time, we hired another guy to work three days Nd he immediately cut down to one day, that guy only does projects, no general maintenance, so we hired another casual too, that was two weeks ago and he has called in sick everyday. So I basically by myself hold it together, I rolled my ankle today at work and can't walk without a nasty limp, instead of acknowledging how valuable I am, I get treated like a pest for being injured.
Bay Bo 8 months ago
My hub had to go in for the dreaded colonoscopy...his lovely boss wanted him to come in after the procedure...he works on I5 driving heavy machinery for road construction. The Dr laughed and said he wasn't allowed to, really pissed off his boss
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
Well, his boss sure looks like he can work with something up his @ss.
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Went To The ER Last Night - Managers Couldn't Care Less
I was at the er last night after a long couple days of throwing up non-stop and being unable to hold down any food whatsoever.
Symptoms started at my job - I threw up several times on floor and they refuses to send me home, claiming they just had no one to replace me, and that I didnt look ill.
When I went to the er last night, i was severely dehydrated from all of the throwing up I've done. Not only that, I needed to be prescribed medication to control my vomiting, and was given extra strong painkillers to counteract the pain my body has been feeling for days now.
I texted my boss last night at 3 am - when I got home - knowing that I wouldn't be able to make it into work. Not my word, literally my doctor didn't want me to. Wanted me to go to a follow up today, rest, and over-hydrate myself until I start feeling better - because I can't hold down solids.
Apparently they couldn't care. Apparently, my health isn't an important asset to them - and they care more about me being on the floor than the fact I can't even make it across my living room without shooting pains and feeling like I'm going to lose my lunch.
OzzyTheMano (They/He) 8 months ago
how do you not look ill when you're throwing up???????????????????????????
Maples Dad 8 months ago
It can and does happen. I have an illness and throw up a lot, to the point it's not even worth telling my partner. But anyways, sometimes my eyes don't even water any more.
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Applied For A Job, Received This In An Email. Can They Really Force This Upon Me Or Not Hire Be Based On This??
#78
My “Boss” Has No Regard For A Customers Expensive Chair Even After I Told Her How Much It’s Worth
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
That's a Herman Miller Eames chair worth between $3,000-$4,000 (and up depending on its serial number). If there's a scratch on it it is depreciated.
#79
Every Single Day My Boss Puts Piles Of Work On My Chair When I Literally Have A “New To Be Done” Inbox Right There
He started doing this when I started, then I put the new organizer there, he used it for maybe 2 weeks, and now leaves it here again. He’s 73 but thinks we all forget everything when it’s him who does.
#81
Bosses Like That Are Rare
#82
Never Thought I’d Be Making On Of These Posts; But Am I Being Gaslit?
Most Thursdays I’m on call for my dinner shift, and most Thursdays I’m notified by 2-2:30 whether or not I’m needed for my shift. Today neither of the two managers on duty tried to contact me so I assumed that I wasn’t needed and didn’t go into work. (On previous occasions I have done this and it wasn’t a problem) now they need me and I’m not available, this is a reasonable thing for me to be upset with, no?
#83
The Way My Boss Fired Me Through Text Message
I’ve worked at this dive bar for 2 months, I’m a great employee (I was always early, I’ve never called in sick, and I make good tips) and I have NEVER had a conversation with my boss where she explained anything serious that I was doing wrong/anything I could improve upon, let alone a fireable offense. Today I received this text, hands down the least professional exchange I’ve ever had with an employer.
Stannous Flouride 8 months ago
"I'll start trying to remember where I left them tomorrow. Or the day after."
Load More Replies... Santrikea 8 months ago
Worked at Browns Socialhouse as a cook. Didn't take my 1/2 hour ever, but as I smoke i was told I could pop out for a smoke when we're not busy whenever I wanted. I asked if I had to sign out and the boss said no. Nobody else signed out for smoke breaks either. I'd go out twice during my 8 hr shift for 5-6 minutes each time (In Canada we're allowed a paid 15 minute break and unpaid 1/2). Came in one morning and was let go for no reason. Never been reprimanded for anything & got along with everyone. A year later that boss applied at my current job and told my new boss he had to let me go because I didn't sign out for my smoke breaks. Wtf??
#84
My Employer Took Away All The Coffee Machines After A Cafe Opened Up In Our Building. CEO In On It?
This was back in February this year. our company had around ~15 office floors with coffee machines. when the cafe opened up, all the machines were removed. to add insult to injury, we were promised a free cup of coffee if we published an impactful research article. for reference, it takes in the order of hundreds of hours (per person) to publish a paper.
Pittsburgh rare 8 months ago
Absolutely. The CEO's taking a cut. Now everybody should bring their thermos and not order a single coffee
#85
My Boss "Takes Out His Trash" By Dropping It Into My Bin
#86
Sitting At Work
"Unless you are hurt and communicated with a manager, please do not sit on stool."
I don’t understand why everyone cares so much about employees sitting? We stand on concrete all day, yet the Pro desk and tool rental employees can sit but customer service can’t? Makes no sense in my head.
Michael Largey 8 months ago
Manager doesn't want you to sit on a stool because that's exactly what he is.
#87
I Quit A Terrible Job And My Manager Sent This Out To The Entire Office (More Context In Post, If Needed!)
I accepted a full time job at this small business but a few red flags started cropping up (I’m in the UK for some context). The company culture was really bad and most of the team had worked there a very long time and were very hostile towards new joiners (lots of snarky emails and 50-60 year old men gossiping behind your back). The company director was rude and condescending to me everytime I spoke to him (and I tried really hard, maybe too hard, to be nice lol).
One of the things I found so strange was that they refuse to give you a contract. ever. I asked about this further and they said “your offer can be considered your contract, I guess.” - staff who had worked there 20+ years had no contracts.
So yeah I worked with them for 6 weeks before handing my notice in and this was sent out to the office. I don’t know who the f Ian is and I don’t have any job interviews/offers “in the city” (nor do I want to work there!).
I actually left to be unemployed while I start looking for a new job because the place was that bad…
The manager who sent this out has viewed my LinkedIn page every day since I left (2+ weeks ago now…)
Michael Largey 8 months ago
Efficient. This notice not only tells people that Kelly has left but also explains why at the same time.
#88
Guys.. The Narcissist Just Accidentally Sent Me Something That Was Meant For Someone Else And It Was About Me
#89
Boss Says You Have To Respond To Emails Within 5 To 10 Minutes. This Place Is A Nightmare, You Get One 5 Minute Bathroom Break And Anything More You Have To Use Your Own Time Or Don't Get Paid
#90
The Reception Area Flooded At Our Office Over The Weekend. Boss Didn’t Hire A Remediation Company Or Buy Fans To Dry The Carpet. It’s Been Soaking To This Day (Wednesday)
He said that once it’s dry he’s going to shampoo the carpet but that’s it. I sit inches to the left of the first pic everyday. He’s already a horrible boss to work for, so I’ve been applying to other jobs for a few months now. Now because of this I’m desperate to get out of here now.
Valerie Brillhart 8 months ago
WTF are You Staying for!!!You can get sick just from the freaking smell WTF is wrong with you people
#92
Wife Was Surprised Coming Back From Her Break At Work
She was doing great at her job. Her boss used her as a scape goat for their incompetence. Happy she will no longer have to deal with their toxic behavior.
Thought the text was funny.
Happened yesterday.
Kalikima 8 months ago (edited)
Same thing happened to me, came back from a smoke break to my manager with a laptop, with the BIG boss on it live, to come in because they found weed in my pee during a drụg test. In a state where it's completely legal. I was even working on getting my card. But they still fired me. It was so stupid. They told me to reapply when I got my card, only to turn me down every time. I've applied 8 times, and they've turned me down every time. The fact they've had 8 openings in the last 4 months should probably tell me that I dodged a bullet, but dåmn the money was good.
#94
Found An Empty Starbucks Cup Thrown In The Bed Of My Truck. Apparently It Was My Boss
OzzyTheMano (They/He) 8 months ago
hand it to your boss and smile your best smile and then say "thanks for the drink" before walking away
#95
My Coworker Showed Me This Email From Her Old Employer And I Asked Her Permission To Post It
Context: She Had Just Found Out That Her Boyfriend Of 4+ Years Had Been Cheating On Her. She Started Looking For Another Job Immediately After Reading This.
#96
My Boss Is Taking Our Social Media Presence Very Seriously
Safe to say I need to find a new job but i wanted to share my experience. I work for a wine retailer in NY and alcohol consumption is down overall and not looking to bounce back meaning sales are DOWN. I’ve endured many hardships with this company from several back-to-back late paychecks to literal verbal a**se but I stay because the customers make me feel happy and fulfilled.
My boss now “recommends” us employees to like, share, and comment on all posts; the bosses partner will be “monitoring” these activities. In regards to the second slide, I recorded and edited recent videos for the company and tagged my personal account in those videos, in which my boss told me to never do again unless I’m in front of the camera.
At the end of the day, it’s not my company and I know where the door is. No matter how many $$$ I bring in, I sadly must look for a new job because I do not agree with how things are being operated. It’s been a great run and I learned the valuable lesson of knowing your worth.
#97
Boss Completely Ignored This Job Applicant's Concern About Pay
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Forrest Grump 8 months ago (edited)
I used to work for a company where the owner was married with four children. His mistress was the company accountant, and his wife didn't know about her. On the day his wife and children came for a tour, the mistress stayed home, and the owner had another employee sit in the accounting office. Eventually the mistress stopped showing up for work. A couple days later, the electricity went off. Someone called the power company and was told that the bills hadn't been paid. It turned out that the mistress/accountant had stolen ALL of the company's money and sold off most of the company's property (for a total of a couple million dollars) and then disappeared. That was the end of the company. Obviously I didn't get a final paycheck. But I did get a MUCH better job a short time later.
Roxy222uk 8 months ago
And an amazing story you could dine out on for years
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Emilu 8 months ago (edited)
Not sure if other peoples' experiences align with this, but I've noticed that the lower-paid the job, the worse they are over leave/entitlements/etc. I'm in a job which (well, compared to retail pay, is heavenly, although crappy compared to a private law firm) pays well enough for me to be comfortable and my boss has been amazingly understanding with numerous health issues I have had over the last few years. If I had the same issues in retail they'd have fired my @ss within the week, even though when I was working retail I was doing full-time hours so worked with my boss a lot more than I do now.
bart simpson 8 months ago
About item #50: If boss threw out items listed, and you pick them out of the trash, they're yours to do with as you see fit. Either use them for your startup, or send them to the client concerned and advise them about where you found their files. See if the company lasts long after that.
Trashy Panda 8 months ago
I graduated business school where they taught us it's important to keep your employees happy because they're expensive to replace. Clearly none of these bosses learned that.
Trashy Panda 8 months ago
Gen Z is shaping up to be the most conservative generation since Boomers, so don't get your hopes up. Glad I'll be retired by then.
Tonyah Mcanelly 8 months ago
My Son had a bad boss Two years ago it my second grand son was born my son was supposed to go to Las Vegas for a conference . Babies arrive on their time not ours. Little man decided he was coming a week early so my son could not go on the trip . His boss deducted the entire expense out of his pay check. She also shorted him on several of his commissions . My son has never called me to ask for help with groceries be he called me to inform me his check was once again short and asked some money so i gave him 100. He had not had a raise in two years. she took half his christmas bonus and the list gets bigger . He was their money maker and the reason the company was doing well . he put in his notice The owner found out and called him in showed him the profit loss and explained there was no reason for her to do these things . He went through with is resignation. Im glad he did because under her direction he was financially failing.
Don Adams 8 months ago
Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of people take on "bad boss" traits as they work their way up the ladder. I guess they figure that they paid their dues and now they can feel empowered to let everyone below know they are acting higher. Truth is, to be a good to great manager is to use the Golden Rule - treat the subordinate folk how you would want to be treated in their place, remember that life happens and people rarely plan for that and need time, and vow to not do the unpleasant things your bosses did to you. Simple as that.
Forrest Grump 8 months ago (edited)
I used to work for a company where the owner was married with four children. His mistress was the company accountant, and his wife didn't know about her. On the day his wife and children came for a tour, the mistress stayed home, and the owner had another employee sit in the accounting office. Eventually the mistress stopped showing up for work. A couple days later, the electricity went off. Someone called the power company and was told that the bills hadn't been paid. It turned out that the mistress/accountant had stolen ALL of the company's money and sold off most of the company's property (for a total of a couple million dollars) and then disappeared. That was the end of the company. Obviously I didn't get a final paycheck. But I did get a MUCH better job a short time later.
Roxy222uk 8 months ago
And an amazing story you could dine out on for years
Load More Replies... Emilu 8 months ago (edited)
Not sure if other peoples' experiences align with this, but I've noticed that the lower-paid the job, the worse they are over leave/entitlements/etc. I'm in a job which (well, compared to retail pay, is heavenly, although crappy compared to a private law firm) pays well enough for me to be comfortable and my boss has been amazingly understanding with numerous health issues I have had over the last few years. If I had the same issues in retail they'd have fired my @ss within the week, even though when I was working retail I was doing full-time hours so worked with my boss a lot more than I do now.
bart simpson 8 months ago
About item #50: If boss threw out items listed, and you pick them out of the trash, they're yours to do with as you see fit. Either use them for your startup, or send them to the client concerned and advise them about where you found their files. See if the company lasts long after that.
Trashy Panda 8 months ago
I graduated business school where they taught us it's important to keep your employees happy because they're expensive to replace. Clearly none of these bosses learned that.
Trashy Panda 8 months ago
Gen Z is shaping up to be the most conservative generation since Boomers, so don't get your hopes up. Glad I'll be retired by then.
Tonyah Mcanelly 8 months ago
My Son had a bad boss Two years ago it my second grand son was born my son was supposed to go to Las Vegas for a conference . Babies arrive on their time not ours. Little man decided he was coming a week early so my son could not go on the trip . His boss deducted the entire expense out of his pay check. She also shorted him on several of his commissions . My son has never called me to ask for help with groceries be he called me to inform me his check was once again short and asked some money so i gave him 100. He had not had a raise in two years. she took half his christmas bonus and the list gets bigger . He was their money maker and the reason the company was doing well . he put in his notice The owner found out and called him in showed him the profit loss and explained there was no reason for her to do these things . He went through with is resignation. Im glad he did because under her direction he was financially failing.
Don Adams 8 months ago
Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of people take on "bad boss" traits as they work their way up the ladder. I guess they figure that they paid their dues and now they can feel empowered to let everyone below know they are acting higher. Truth is, to be a good to great manager is to use the Golden Rule - treat the subordinate folk how you would want to be treated in their place, remember that life happens and people rarely plan for that and need time, and vow to not do the unpleasant things your bosses did to you. Simple as that.
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