Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life. Oh, if only it were that easy! In reality, millions of people take whatever jobs they can get—just to put food on the table. And even those who adore what they do sometimes have days they wish they could hit snooze and go right back to sleep. Or skip that "quick" Zoom call that somehow always spirals into a two-hour existential crisis.
Whether you’re currently procrastinating a task you’ve been avoiding for weeks, taking a “mental health break” between meetings, or just need to escape the absurdity that is your 9-to-5 life, you've come to the right place...
Bored Panda has pulled the best memes from a Facebook page called Work Meme of the Day. It has more than 544,000 members comforting each other with painfully relatable memes about the highs and lows of being gainfully employed. It’s like a support group. But without the talking. So get ready to laugh, cry, or maybe even reconsider your entire career path as you scroll through the list. Don't forget to upvote your favorites!
We also take a look at the 10 jobs at risk of being replaced by AI in 2025. And you'll find that info between the images.
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Saleslady mistook me for my son's wife years ago. I though my son was gonna die!
About 25 years ago I was mistaken for my father's wife (I was about 25 at the time). I very nearly died. Soooo embarassing. Still makes me cringe!
Load More Replies...I get engaged. We go to a restaurant to celebrate. My fiance is blonde and blue, 5 feet tall in low heels. Server offers her the child's menu. Server almost got de-alived by my ex, who was more wolverine than elf.
Same thing happened to my teenage brother. 70s blond, permed hair. He did not regret looking so young into his 50s. He's finally starting to look his age! THANK GOD.
Load More Replies...I watched the Dr I used to work for make that mistake, when the guy corrected him my boss said "oh, I'm so sorry about that", the guy responded "I'm not".
If you haven't seen any of Dr Glaucomflecken's videos on YouTube then I can definitely recommend you have a watch, he's really funny.
So funny! While in labor with my second daughter the nurse asked if "I was sure I wanted my dad to be in the room with me". I thought it was hysterical.... my husband did not.
I'm sure management will be processing the technician's raise forthwith.
Hold onto your job tight because AI might be coming for it. That's the word from jobseeker platform LiveCareer. The site recently published a report titled, 10 Jobs AI Will Replace in 2025—and some of them might surprise you.
The career experts note that workers who develop adaptability, emotional intelligence, and a willingness to learn will be better positioned to succeed—and stay relevant—as technology reshapes the workplace.
"While some jobs are simply becoming more efficient with AI, others are at risk of disappearing altogether," warns the report. Keen to know whether your 9-5 is safe? Keep scrolling to find out...
goose_10:
Hi neighbor. I love this delivery guy too. Looking good!
Sss_mithy:
If you get enough, you should make him a little calender of himself for the holidays.
That calendar idea is a good idea, but make it available for sale. I'd buy one!
First on the list is data entry clerks. The reason being that data entry involves transferring information from one format to another, which is an ideal task for AI. "Machine learning and optical character recognition (OCR) systems can now extract data from physical documents, emails, or web forms with high accuracy and minimal supervision," notes LiveCareer.com.
The report adds that some data tasks still need a human eye, but most traditional data entry jobs are quickly disappearing. So what should you do?
"If you're currently in data entry, consider turning towards roles in data analysis or data management. Strengthen your skills in tools like Excel, SQL, or Python for data manipulation and analysis," advise the experts. "These fields are expanding as businesses require skilled professionals to derive insights from large datasets and implement AI-driven solutions."
Dawn Reid:
My dog turns his head away when I give him a kiss before I leave for work he won't even look at me.
We went to a lecture at the aquarium last night (no pups allowed), so when I stopped at my local I didn't have my pup. I bet she looked like this when the wife got home without me... Everyone at the brewery was confused when they saw me without the pup. Kasi so loves going to the brewery...
My dog has a favourite beach, and a couple months ago I did a bushwalk that starts and ends at that beach. No dogs allowed on the trail I was taking so obviously left her at home. The look on her face when she sniffed me after I got home... she could smell I'd been to the dog beach without her and she looked so confused and upset
Load More Replies...My cat doesn't care if I'm home or not. She just yawns and stretches like, oh, it's you again?
My right hand gal at work always texts me stuff like "dog is asleep on my leg. Will be late."
I work from home. Thank goodness only part time. My girls start to get antsy at the 4-hour stage and let me know that it is then THEIR time so I had better close things down.
I took a sabbatical guised as an FMLA for 4 weeks to spend with my dog ten years ago. True story.
No, I get the vibe that he'd do better with a puppy friend instead.
Load More Replies...The workplace definitely needs a take your pet to work day, or better yet a bring your pet to work policy
If you're a telemarketer, you should also brace yourself. "Cold calling for sales usually follows a script, which makes it easy for AI systems to handle," notes the report. "These voice tools can sound human, respond to basic questions, and keep the conversation going based on predefined rules."
Consider a shift into digital marketing, customer success, or sales roles where relationship-building and strategic thinking are key, suggest the LiveCareer experts. They add that now is a good time to learn about digital marketing tools, CRM systems, and social media engagement strategies to stay competitive.
Trump loves to come up with nasty names for every one of his 'enemies', but throw Taco in his face and he screams like a baby and right wingers everywhere splutter "how dare you!!"
Sounds like the co-worker didn't have any problem taking whatever dish was in front of her. Boom, roasted!
If you have to tell us all that you roasted someone, then you probably didn't do it very well. Or, at all ...
Load More Replies...After about 8 years, I ran into my ex with a group of our former friends. He instantly said, "Wow, you put on weight!" And I was instantly like, "I have, but I can diet. Can you grow hair?" He was seriously self conscious of the fact he was bald by 26. Eat sh*t motherf*cker.
I have a line I save for this sort of 'chat' - "I lose a hair for every intelligent thought I have. " Then I just look at their hair and shake my head ...
Load More Replies...Had a coworker touch my (quite hairy - I’m female) arm and say “It’s like petting a little doggy.” Shaved my arms that night. #regrets
Customer service reps that deal with basic support might also want to reconsider their career choice. "Many customer service requests are simple and repetitive, and they include things like password resets, checking order status, or billing questions. These types of issues often follow a set script, making them ideal for automation," warns the report.
"AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can now handle these tasks quickly and accurately, often without customers realising they’re not talking to a real person," it adds.
But all is not lost. LiveCareer's experts suggest transitioning into more specialized customer success roles that require higher levels of expertise and empathy, such as customer relationship management, technical support, or client training. You might want to upskill in areas like troubleshooting, product knowledge, or industry-specific needs sooner rather than later.
dinasaursinlove:
Spoiler alert: Joe was the accident.
At my old construction job it was Bob. We had a "Bob" report every morning on what he did the day before and how to not be like Bob.
Load More Replies...Knew a maintenance guy back in the early eighties, absolute idiot. When he "fixed" something, it might last a couple of shifts. Constantly causing accidents while working on machines. He grabbed a 240 volt live wire once, because he forgot to power down the machine. Threw him 10 feet into a chain link fence, but didn't hurt him at all. And he didn't learn anything.
Also on the list: retail cashiers. "Retail checkout is a straightforward process that involves scanning items, calculating totals, and processing payments. These tasks are repetitive and follow a predictable pattern, making them ideal for automation," cautions the report, adding that AI systems can now handle these processes quickly and efficiently, reducing the need for human cashiers in many settings.
If, like millions of people, you hold this job title, you might want to level up to a role in retail management or customer experience, where you can apply your understanding of consumer behavior. "You could also explore opportunities in logistics, supply chain management, or technology implementation within retail environments," adds the report.
Dean J. Vlahos:
Took 3 to replace me and they were still calling me 18 months LATER, to ask ME questions about THEIR systems.
My brother was terminated from a job. They ended up hiring him as a consultant for three years at triple the rate.
Load More Replies...During the 2008 financial crisis, the restaurant I was working for refused to cut staff. He was an awesome boss who overpaid everyone. When he wouldn't take my recommendations, I showed him how to eliminate my position, bring in two people to do my job(s) and still save five figures... I didn't give him an option to say no. I still came in occasionally to help with the computers and inventory program I wrote.
When I retired, the math department hired three new teachers. I'm guessing one to replace me and two for damage cleanup.
Yeah, my boss got control of the company through a divorce. I was the corporate Controller. I am certified in 13 different accounting programs. She thought because she was a 5th grade teacher, she could "easily" do my job. She f*cked everything up so bad our CPA asked her to bring me back. Her ego would never allow for that to happen, so she had to hire a new Controller at almost twice my old salary. Eat sh*t, Ilona.
Currently out on an LOA and have seen the dumpster fire my dept has become. As if no one else was aware when deliveries come, and making room for said deliveries. I like to think of myself as the magic fairy that made it all come together when no one was watching. Above plaque is too true in my case, and now management knows it.😂
I need to put this sign up behind my desk to point at whenever my boss thinks he can criticize me for something he did wrong.
Immediately made me think of the UK TV show Plebs... (rude and hilarious, a bit like Blackadder) DY5kAhQWkA...b10018.jpg
For those who have no idea what this is about: pianos are made of wood and felt which absorb moisture. Too must moisture and the wood swells causing keys and action parts to stick and drag. Too little moisture and the wood dries out and cracks. The humidistat system is a chamber with water, three heating rods, and a humidity sensor. If the piano gets too humid the sensor energizes the tow heater bars mounted under the piano and dries the wood. If the sensor detects low humidity, it heats a bar with a cloth that wicks water from the water chamber and steam adds moisture to the piano. It keeps the humidity around the piano at about 30-40%. It helps keep the tuning stable.
Thank you, that was interesting to learn about. You described it beautifully 🤩👍
Load More Replies...Yes, I used to live in a dry area and sometimes this task was neglected. It will permanently damage a piano.
They got that "snow shovel" with a stack of ones apparently...lol
Load More Replies...I don’t think anyone who takes their clothes off in front of other people for money is going to bother with an elaborate cover story. At most, they’ll say they’re a dancer and leave it at that.
LiveCareer's experts also believe that some copy editors and proofreaders are at risk of being replaced by robots. AI tools are now advanced enough to catch common grammar mistakes, punctuation errors, and even tone inconsistencies in text, they say.
"Some platforms go beyond basic editing, offering sentence rephrasing and writing suggestions that closely mimic the work of human editors, making routine proofreading tasks increasingly automated," reads the report.
So what now? "To stay relevant, consider switching to strategic roles in content marketing, creative direction, or communications, where you can leverage your editorial skills in new ways," say the experts. "Gaining expertise in areas like content strategy, SEO, or digital content management will enhance your skill set and make you a more competitive professional."
This is outpatient surgery! Be back after lunch!
Load More Replies...On more than one occasion I was so sick I could barely work. I left and immediately went to urgent care and was hooked up to an iv and given medication. I was still expected back at work first thing in the morning... this company loved to brag about its "work/life balance".
Tech Company: my company provides in office kidney surgery so I don't have to go home
I will be on vacation next week, for 5 days. I have notified every single person who contacts me regularly, it has been on the calendar for 6 months, my out of office email lists, by subject, who to contact while I am gone, and I was asked repeatedly by upper management how they could contact me while I was gone. There are about 4,500 employees, and I am not even a manager! My supervisor had to literally go tell them, in person, they are burning me out and if they need something to come to him.
In contrast: I will decide at the end of the month when in August or September I'm taking 2 weeks off. I'll discuss the holiday with my line manager about a week before I leave. I'm involved in various projects, but all I'll need to do is to create an out of office message, directing people to my supervisor. Yes, I'm European. Oh, and 2 weeks is short for me, I'm used to the 3 weeks everyone takes for a summer holiday in Germany.
Load More Replies...F*ck that. I made it very clear when I took time off I was COMPLETELY unavailable. COMPLETELY. I actually turned my phone off & when I turned it back on, sure enough, there were about 15 messages from my CLIENT, not my employer. F*ck you Cynthia.
My team in Scotland: one of us going "Hey guys, I'm feeling really under the weather today, sorry, I'll be a bit slower". The rest of us "Hey, just take a long afternoon nap, don't worry, we'll do your part of the work in the meantime." This feels so good - and because you're not stressed out about "missing work", you're better much sooner. :) Try humane work conditions, everyone, it's better for you AND for the company.
I was a self employed bookkeeper for most of my life. I had to explain to more than one company owner that they were NOT my Boss, and were in fact, my client. So when I told one guy I wouldn't be there the following Thursday & Friday, he had a problem. He said he didn't remember me requesting those days off. I reminded him AGAIN that he was my CLIENT and not my employer - and that I wasn't requesting anything, I was informing him. Problem? Read the f*cking contract.
I hate it when they pull vacation out from under you. Only happened twice but the second was the last. Got a call while 2 states over on vacation "I know you are going on vacation today but we need you here." Me: sorry can't. Manager: sorry but I have already canceled your vacation for you. Me: I am way out of town. I am in Alabama and that is a 12 hour drive. (Manager puts boss on the phone.) Boss: why are you out of state when you are scheduled for work? Me: because until 10 minutes ago I was on vacation. Silence... Boss: ok I see the whiteout... have a good week. Got back a few days later and the manager was no longer there.
Other than for scheduling purposes, you should not have to request vacation time. You have earned it.
In Germany the company cannot refuse your vacation, unless there's a very good business reason for it - and no, "Peter is ill" is usually not seen as a good reason, it's the company's duty to have a staff cover that can make up for that. In my 35 years of work I've never had a holiday refused, despite working in customer service, finance, and call centres.
Paralegals and legal assistants might be looking for new jobs, too. According to the report, these people typically spend their days sifting through case files, organizing evidence, and researching past rulings—tasks that require handling large volumes of data and following a clear, logical structure.
"These repetitive and detail-oriented duties are well within the reach of AI, which can process vast amounts of information with speed and accuracy," it reads, adding that you may want to consider shifting to a role in legal technology, such as legal operations or legal tech consulting, where your legal expertise can be combined with cutting-edge tools.
"If you have a solid background in law, consider branching out into project management, litigation support, or compliance positions within the growing tech sector, where legal knowledge is constantly in demand," adds LiveCareer.
Kalani Allen:
Got it backwards.
Employee does minimal or unskilled work.
Company pays accordingly.
Want more pay? Add value. When you make your organization more money from your labor they will increase pay.
Vegard Witsø:
The logic breaks down when the skilled and diligent employee does take on extra responsibility: If he's lucky, his title might inflate a bit, but his wage typically doesn't just by itself. He has to demand it. Not so easy to do, if you are the diligent type. And you see it everythere around you: There's plenty of people working 60 hours weeks, who aren't rich. And amongst rich people, many enough aren't working hard at all. There's no connection between working hard and getting paid.
When you make more money for your company... they will say thank you. But they WILL NOT pay you more
Not true. I once made my company an extra $2,7 million in consulting sales, and they gave me a $5 Starbucks gift card. Unfortunately, I had poor financial training, and ended up spending it in one place, rather than investing it, and having it pay dividends. /s
Load More Replies...The funny thing is that we learned whose job is "valuable" during the COVID lockdowns. Turns out that Walmart, Target, etc. retail workers are not only "valuable" but ESSENTIAL! The irony is that they're some of the lowest paid people in the country, who risked their lives for as little as $8/hr with NO benefit 🤬
Ah, the "you're poor because you don't work hard enough" mantra of the psychotic conservative!!
Is it any wonder “nobody wants to work anymore” when this is the attitude? Does the employee give you their time and labor? If so, you owe them a fair wage. And remember; when they force AI on us to “save money,” it’s the shareholders that will reap the benefit. We won’t be seeing lower prices or better service.
"When you make your organization more money from your labor they will increase pay." Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. My sweet summer child.
I know. I worked for a company for a decade. Started noticing my pay was not going up. Did some calculations and told the boss I needed a pay raise and 2 years back pay. Boss laughed I my face and told Mme to go home until I was sober. Next day I came back and was followed by someone from the state labor board. It was then brought up I was working under min wage for 2 years with the paystubs to prove it. The higher-ups were pissed about it.
Load More Replies...I left a very stressful job as my ill health determined me to go part-time. They asked if I wanted to go part-time there. My response was "well I do 8.5 hours a day and it isn't enough. How would that work if I went part-time" They did not have an answer
I'm sorry about your health challenges! Were you able to find something part time, and was it in the same area of work?
Load More Replies...Liz Griffin:
It was a dark and stormy night when she wandered along the beach looking for, oh wait what! A car, damn it could have been a love story 🤔😢😂😏😉
Even after realizing what the photo was supposed to be of, it took me forever to realize what I was actually looking at.
I just got back from a two-week trip to the Virgin Islands (2nd week on a sailboat) and I really feel like I need a vacation. What I need is to retire. Sigh.
Bookkeepers should consider transitioning into roles like financial analyst, auditor, or financial consultant before AI comes for your job. Your ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights will be highly valued in these roles, say the career experts. "Enhancing your skills in financial modelling, budgeting, or data analysis will set you up for success in the evolving financial landscape," they add.
But why is this particular position at risk? "Bookkeeping involves repetitive tasks like tracking transactions, managing ledgers, and preparing basic financial reports—all rule-based functions that are increasingly being automated," notes the report. "With AI handling these tasks, businesses can streamline their operations and reduce human error in financial processes."
I'm a boomer. That will take me over 100!
Load More Replies...Was at a brewpub in Dayton recently. The place had no waiters, you had to stand in line to place your order, had to seat yourself, had to go pick up your own food, AND had to bus your own table! I gave a $1 tip for each beer they poured, but nothing more! That wasn't service, even McDonald's will bring your order to you!
Being forced to survive on tips because you're not paid a livable minimum wage should be illegal
Couple places here tried to go tipless about 5 years ago and the servers refused to work until they went back to tips because they make more in tips than even if they were paid a viable wage. So there is that, especially now that some places expect 40% as a minimum for a tip.
Load More Replies...Also, if I ordered online and I'm just picking food up, don't expect a tip.
Right? I refuse to use Uber Eats or Door Dash or any of those kinds of services. Why? They expect me to tip them prior to providing a service. Do you tip your hairdresser BEFORE they cut your hair? Do you tip the gal who does your pedicure BEFORE she does your toes? No, of course not. So I choose to call in my pizza and drive 5 minutes to pick it up. The person behind the counter takes 3 steps back, grabs my pizza and takes three steps forward to hand it to me. NO. I am not tipping you. If anything, I should get a f*cking discount for picking it up myself.
I have no problem with hitting "no tip" when there is no service. Otherwise, I am a very generous tipper.
I tip at these places because I feel that just showing up at these jobs demonstrates extraordinary effort.
Bad news for those working frontline at fast food outlets and restaurants. "In fast food and restaurant settings, many day-to-day tasks—like taking orders, prepping simple meals, and cleaning—are repetitive and easy to automate," say LiveCareer's experts. "These duties follow predictable patterns, making them ideal for machines and AI to take over."
Here's what you can do instead: "Consider more creative or managerial roles within the hospitality and food industries, such as culinary innovation, restaurant management, or supply chain management," suggests the report. "You can also look into food service tech roles that involve developing or managing AI systems for restaurants."
I used to live in Riva, Maryland...right on the Chesapeake Bay. Miss those blue crabs!
Load More Replies...If you watch taskmaster then you will have seen the evolution of the tasks over the years to exclude all the loopholes the contestants have found in previous series. The most prevalent one is that the contestants are not allowed to move the pedestal. I am sure the student has watched taskmaster.
It's made of cardstock and there are notes written on it.
Load More Replies...Some coworkers find it quite annoying when you are productive. Some bosses too.
On the bright side, at my work we actually have little to do until it we catch a customer, so, I have plenty of time to tell horrendous jokes.
The next one is not too surprising—as we're already seeing this happening—but, LiveCareer warns that warehouse workers should start upskilling or looking for a new job.
"Warehouse jobs often involve tasks like picking products from shelves, packing boxes, labelling, and tracking inventory, all of which follow set routines and physical patterns," reads the report. "These tasks don’t require complex decision-making and can be easily mapped out for machines to perform with precision, speed, and around-the-clock reliability."
You can consider building skills in logistics coordination, inventory control, or warehouse technology operations. "You could transition into roles like warehouse supervisor, supply chain analyst, or robotics technician," adds the LiveCareer report. "Learning how to work with automation systems, understand logistics software, or manage safety and efficiency standards will make you a valuable part of the next-generation supply chain workforce."
David Estes:
Then you get someone that can't speak English.
Ray Searcy:
Then they want you to answer a survey.
And if you get someone who doesn't speak English, the reception is also always horrendous, so neither of you can hear the other properly.
And you can hear the voices in the background answering other calls🤦🏻♀️
Load More Replies...I heard that "some" Customer Service Menu Hells can be bypassed by pressing 1111 during their options list and you'd be connected to a human being. It's worked at least once for me. If you use it be very polite to the chosen human being!
From Atlantic magazine, That Dropped Call With Customer Service? It Was on Purpose. - The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/06/customer-service-sludge/683340/
I once had to work in customer service and I did my best for nice people. Anyone rude to me might get appointments cancelled during reschedule while I lost the call.
Load More Replies...Crazy the amount of casual racism going on with this one, especially in the comments.
I hate having to repeat myself up to five times or come close to yelling at an automation to speak to a person. I get why a lot of companies’ customer service departments use automation to simplify their jobs, but I would still rather speak with a person than to an automation.
Discovered that swearing at Legal and General autobot gets you a human...
I hate having to talk to customer service in the US. Everything is outsourced. I am NOT being a racist when I tell you I can't (f*cking) understand a word you say. It's total bullsh*t, and using the website doesn't give you the answers and /or help you need.
"Hello, my name is Dave." "look Rajesh, we both know your name isn't Dave."
I have a Sri Lanken friend who speaks English as their first language (which is common in modern Sri Lanka), moved to Australia to study and has lived here for years. His first job after graduating with an IT degree was working in Sydney, in a call centre for an internet service provider. Customers used to hear his accent and get so annoyed about talking to an "Indian call centre". He told me one lady didn't believe him when he told her he was located in Darling Harbour, and tried to "catch him out" by asking him to describe what he could see out the window
Load More Replies...This is me trying to get through to my cell phone provider when I need to speak to a human being! 😂
This is SO irritating! My last place offered me $1,000 to stay until the end of the month so I could help train people. After they didn't give me a yearly raise. 🙄 My new job was paying 15K more than I was currently making. See ya!
Someone once mentioned that, while companies have a budget scheduled for hiring, they generally have no budget scheduled for keeping people. That sounded logical to me.
... but there is money to pay temps a higher rate who still ask me to do their job for them.
Never take a counter offer from your current employer. They didn’t offer you more until they knew you were considering leaving. If they only offered because you were leaving, they will hold a grudge. Guess who will be the first to go when they can replace you?
That is when you tell them if I am worth it now, I was worth it before. You were steeling my labor and knew it. I don't work for thieves BYE
My company would have slung me out on the street and thrown my bag after me
Some of the companies I worked for did it differently. No money for a raise. If you pointed out you could get more at another company, they would say that they won't go into a bidding war. And BTW they would always say "we pay a competitive wage". Even though you have to be careful about it, the truth is that if you want to get the best pay you have to be willing to get a job at another company and quit the current one periodically.
Lastly, entry-level market research analysts are doing work that can potentially be done by robots. "At the junior level, market research often involves collecting large datasets, spotting trends, and preparing basic reports. These tasks are repetitive, structured, and heavily data-driven, making them perfect for automation," explains the report. "AI tools can easily handle data collection, run statistical analyses, and highlight patterns without needing human input for the basics."
LiveCareer suggests shifting toward roles that blend analytical thinking with strategic decision-making, such as business analyst, data scientist, or strategy consultant.
"Focus on building skills in data visualisation, data storytelling, and tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Python for analysis," reads the report. "Learning how to turn raw data into actionable insights will set you apart in a market that values both tech fluency and human judgment."
The year before I retired, I just refused to speak to my principal or acknowledge his authority or even existence.
I worked in retail for 26 years. After finishing college, I got a job that fit perfectly with my criminal Justice degrees. I will Never work in an office again! I didn't fit in with the click immediately, and it was my first office job. The expectation of what I was supposed to know right off the bat, and the director knowing it was my first job, was ridiculous! I was a little slow at first, but I had three jobs in one. I was the administrative assistant, worked with the others to help them with their jobs, and I was a child advocate. It took a couple of months to really get a grip on all of it, but I rarely messed up. Come to find out, my director was crazy, literally! One of the three other employees, was the directors pet. No matter how hard I tried to get along with him, he would stab me in the back. As much, as I loved the job itself, I just couldn't put up with their buls$$$! After two years of it, I walked out, never looking back. I became a correctional officer, after.
Yes I did. Then I up and left. Lucky enough to be able too as life was becoming tenuous in their horrible company.
Yes! And we just got a whole new and updated phone system, so, much easier to pick anyone up and say "calm down. Walk away. Drop it" for sales people having little meltdowns at each other
Before you start panicking, the experts note that while AI is making impressive progress in automating many tasks, there are still roles it can't fully take over. These include those that require creativity, emotional intelligence, and complex decision-making.
"Jobs that involve direct human interaction, such as therapists, healthcare workers, educators, and customer service roles that rely on empathy and understanding, are less likely to be fully automated," reads the report.
This is the US? I know my contract states I need to give a month/if I was being redundant they’d need to give me the same. Only way I could get fired on the spot would be if I did something major eg: stole something, stabbed someone etc.
Yes, this would be the US. In most cases, they can let you go without any notice, but the opposite is true too, you can quite without any notice. There are exceptions, like if a big company is laying off a certain amount of people, they have to give a month notice. The "two weeks" is "customary" but not required. There are others that are in unions (but that isn't really common outside of manufacturing) or consulting that have "contracts", that would of course have to adhere to that contract.
Load More Replies...Why do employees have to be considerate of the company but those a$$holes can layoff/fire at will?
Nah. I've only ever cared about a reference so much that I gave a resignation notice ONCE.
What do they usually hold over your head to get you to abide by that notice in the US, out of interest? I had to stick out a 4 week notice period recently that was absolute t*****e, but if I hadn't my company could have not paid out my 200+ hours of leave owing so I had no choice if I didn't want to lose all that money. Is it the same reason usually with notice in the US?
It can be. If I had given 2 weeks notice at my last job, they would have fired me on the spot and not paid out my vacation time. Other companies have other policies. There is no national or even state standards, unless it involves large layoffs.
Load More Replies...No you need to do voluntary work. There's lots of people need help.
Load More Replies...Everyone needs a reason to get up in the morning. She sounds like a good co-worker.
I know someone (from college) who married a billionaires daughter, he works, though to be fair he met his wife in college, and his father-in-law paid for his medical school, helped him get the top residency program for his specialty in the region he wanted to be in, and is today a doctor working his dream job. His wife is a full time stay at home. I have met people from very rich backgrounds, and they usually work, but in their family business.
If money is no object, why not do volunteer work ? It has the benefits of company, discussions, eating together, etc. and you're not taking a job away from someone who really NEEDS it.
If you're that rich you can afford to work at a place you enjoy rather than the place you need to in order to live.
If I had that kind of money, I would open a brewery. Customers love to talk to the owner. The industry is really tight. Get involved when bored...
Got out of the working life six years (and three months and twenty-nine days but who's counting) ago. Have yet to spend a minute of it bored.
The LiveCareer experts add that many leadership positions are also safe. "[Roles] where strategic thinking and emotional intelligence are crucial for guiding teams, fostering innovation, and making ethical decisions, will remain driven by humans," they say.
They add that while AI can augment these roles, it is unlikely to replace the human qualities that drive them. "These roles show that AI is best used to support people, not replace them, helping humans focus on more important tasks while machines take care of the repetitive, time-consuming ones."
Kitty hates everything and the horse it rode in on. So relatable. 10/10 would adopt.
Load More Replies...Matt Poole:
Yall are getting .50?
The "per hour" is a typo. They meant "per paycheck". ( It's an extremely generous company! )
And it messed your taxes up somehow so you actually ended up losing 2 cents per week?! 😦
Load More Replies...And don't tell your co-workers because they may not be getting as much and will make them feel bad.
I didn't get a raise because I didn't sell enough "hype" items, get people to join our rewards program, buy a warranty plan or apply for a credit card. I make minimum wage which is $15 an hour in my state, it is not a living wage.
I remember getting a 3 cent raise once. From $3.35 to $3.38. Fifty years later I'm still not sure how to feel about it.
Michael Cass Baron Moss:
Trying to match my pay scale 🤣
Julie Harris:
That’s a get ya fired comment right there! 😅
I find that the better my manager performs, the more effort I'm willing to put in.
And the opposite. My current direct manager is shìt at managing (I had the audacity to ask him why I was being accused of not doing things I couldn’t have done as I wasn’t at work, and wasn’t it his responsibility to reallocate the work if it was so crucial? Apparently this was “disrespectful” enough to end the call and I could call his boss if I didn’t like it. You bet his boss heard about it). Luckily I don’t see him in person any more because of my shifts, because I don’t think I can fake politeness to him any more.
Load More Replies...the_hustlin_honey:
To everyone who thought I looked mean but was really just angry about having to be in the office and forced to “people”, I’m sorry…..kind of…..😂😂
I found this with one of my work besties. So unapproachable and intimidatingly intelligent, but the nicest guy who genuinely just enjoyed sharing his knowledge. RIP Steve, I still miss you and have some of your voice messages on my phone like a loser.
🫂 I’m sorry to hear of your loss and you are not a loser to keep his messages. You miss your coworker and friend and that’s normal.
Load More Replies...Very often when I see tough nurses I know inside they're so lovely and caring and competent. Love them.
Idk who downvoted you but have an upvote. In my experience as a nurse, the best nurses are the seasoned ones with the "i don't get paid enough to deal with this bs" attitude. I have seen plenty of examples of them actually being the ones who truly care for and listen to the patients. They're also the ones you can rely on to help you with disrespectful patients if you're a "wimp" nurse like me.
Load More Replies...They say it takes more muscles to frown than to smile, but when I relax all my facial muscles, people back away.
IMHO they're not a good advertisement for anything ... it's the false bonhomie, I think
Load More Replies...I'm this person. Leave me the F alone if I don't already know you. And it will take you months/years to get into my confidence where I actually want to say more than five words to you a day.
I don't put much effort in to it until I know they'll be staying around. If they're terrible or if they don't like the office, they'll be gone in 3 months and I wouldn't have expended much energy in getting to know them.
Anon:
Micromanagers have too much time on their hands.
I’m grateful I’ve never had that experience, but know a few people who have. If only we could all remember that we are all created with inherent dignity, sinners in need of a Savior though we are, how different the world could be!
The world definitely does not need MORE religion
Load More Replies...ButtonKing:
If I ever open a restaurant of my own, this sign will be front and center.
Taught? My daughter has an impressive swear word vocabulary. I believe in teaching her WHEN to swear.
YES. My rule for my kids is no slurs (I call them hurtful words) and no swearing at a person (you can't say "f.uck you). Otherwise, have at it. They're 12 and 6 and hardly ever swear; I just took all the fun out of it 🤷♀️
Load More Replies...The best one I ever saw was at my old hair salon: "Unattended children will be sold into slavery."
But on the other hand, Friday afternoons are not nearly as much fun as when you were working 9-5.
Only because every night is Friday night when you are retired.
Load More Replies...Oh wait the government stole my pension. Back to picture number one
Tim Hull:
The cash register does the math but they still can't count the change correctly.
Leslie Thorpe:
I don’t shop where they don’t take cash. It is much easier to save when I see every dollar leave my hand.
I went into a busy bakery and bought a few tasty treats. When I gave the young lady cash and waited for change, she had a look of horror on her face. She thrust her hand into the till and gave me nearly as much change back as I'd given her in a note. I quickly worked out what it should be and gave her the difference back. She looked at me as if I was mathematical genius. Not sure how long she lasted.
But bakery workers are special. They are the orange cats of retail.
Load More Replies...If we end up as a cashless society, we're going to be screwed when the banking systems are down.
The reason we have accounts in two different banks is that there's sometimes outages. Especially lately as Russian hackers ddos banks occasionally. Also having some cash as a backup is a good idea.
Load More Replies...I remember ordering food and the bill was like $8.60. I gave the girl a $10 bill and .60 in coins. She was completely confused on what to do.
Welcome to the US education system. I can't believe how many 20 year olds can't make change for a $20.
A LONG time ago, I applied at an Arby's. they had this mini-math test around making change (ex. they give you X, it costs Y, how much is change?). Apparently, the ability to do this in my head relatively quickly was something amazing to behold. Didn't get the job though lol
This is something scary, Over my years as an adult it's gotten worse too. Cashiers at even some Mega-Stores that are under twenty years of age, cannot count change out to you!What the hell kinda schools did they go to? That's basic Arithmetic !!
Nick FaceonFire Newman:
This is how I found myself working at Taco Bell, but being paid so little that the only way I could afford to eat Taco Bell was to take something home after my shifts.
Michael Arellano Macaraig:
It helps if your employees can become your customers. Ford paid his workers enough so that they could buy his cars given time.
A time will come when the insane inflation and stagnant poverty wages will make people not being able to buy anything, therefore corporations won't make profits. What then.
Stuff like this makes me seriously question the prevailing belief that business people are geniuses.
Load More Replies...Capitalism depends on us being consumers, then the architects of that capitalism enact rules and policies that make d**n sure we're unable to consume... Makes sense!!! 👍👍👍
And those low wage companies have workers depending on Medicaid for health coverage. Our tax dollars are literally subsidizing those businesses.
I was told fast food isn't intended to provide a living wage. It's extra money for teenagers. Get a career if you want to eat and pay rent. Edit: I married at 18 to a woman with 2 children and was delivering pizza. Way too young for all that. But I knew it all so here we are.
Wesley McClure:
Not about what you know, it’s about who you know.
Paula Barrick Kohrt:
I wish there had been one class where this was mentioned. Brown nosing 101.
Well, I don't think anyone ever specified for how long "these days" have been going on 😆
Load More Replies...That's literally how it has always worked. That's why networking>>>>>>>hardworking. That's why people fight to get into Ivy League universities - bigger and better networks of people to use.
Not brown nosing at all. Networking. And it doesn't have to be someone on the leadership team - all it takes is someone to drop "hey, I know a guy that would be a good addition" for you. Before I got this job, I would meet up with my current boss for drinks whenever I was in town. I wish I understood the importance of networking early in my career (especially the first time I was laid off - I was so confidant in my indispensability that I was completely blindsided).
Another option is the "what you know" *about* the whos you know...
Christine Wheeler:
That’s me 100%.
Can't upvote anything with a Kardashian in it unless they are being punched in the face. Sorry.
I'm happy to say that I didn't recognize her.
Load More Replies...Yeah, I'm sure Kim has that thought - wait, is she capable of thought?
You have too much blood, let's get some out. Oh now you feel woozy? Take some radium infused arsenic suspended in alcohol.
Most people have no idea how late an entrant to the academy medicine is but they’re the only profession most people find it acceptable to call, “doctor”
In the 1800's surgeons made less than a doctor. That is because basically surgeons were glorified carpenters who knew how to saw fast.
Load More Replies...Let's just use this little machine I have, with a lot of needles to drain the disease out of you! That's how George Washington died....
If you chance to come into a bit of money, never EVER talk about it in front of your car or your major appliances. I mean it.
Every year around my birthday I get myself a present - car registration.
Amen to that. today I am $250 poorer. And my cat is quite healthy.
Load More Replies...I'm waiting for the day when society can get creative and come up with a new way to describe people who are entitled pains in the a*s without invoking the name "Karen". -Someone named Karen.
I vote for Lyssa. In Greek mythology, Lyssa was the goddess of rage, fury, and rabies, known for driving mad the dogs of the hunter Acteon and causing them to k**l their master.
Weirdly though, they never complain to the manager about that haircut.
I truly can understand where you are coming from Karen, Please don't change your name like my lady Karen did!
The "Karen Cut". Started by the ULTIMATE Karen, Kate Gosselin. Those poor kids.
Anon:
Places that pay bad have the worst rules posted around, I saw one at a supermarket that threatened to take phones off their employees if they were found using them in the restroom.
Grace Willoughby:
Way to go, Dominos… You give zero f:;$& about your employees, but make certain your branding is intact. I don’t even eat Domino’s, but I will NEVER eat it moving forward.
How in the world are they going to regulate your behavior when you’re off the clock?
Companies have been doing that for decades with d**g/alcohol/nicotine testing.
Load More Replies...Just to piggyback on the other comments, I am so tired of seeing the same commercial for Dominos new stuffed crust pizza. I don't eat pizza regularly, but if I did, I would go to a restuarant that serves pizza and take out. Not interested in an fast food pizza chains ever.
Same. I have no idea how single people survive in this economy.
Load More Replies...Most days, I’d be drinking a coffee sized “slept 5 to 7 hours!” There have been days where I would take the “What is sleep?” sized-coffee, though, which I know is not good!
One Sunday night I actually tried to make my own death, and that is how I got a 2 week holiday in the home for the bewildered, a pay raise, reduced hours, and an admin assistant. :D
Yeah, I realized it was time to quit when I stared at the tree for almost twenty minutes, debating whether or not to drive into it rather than drive to work.
Don't show up until Wednesday 10:30 AM rush into your boss's office and shout "Don't pay the ransom I escaped""
“Sorry, no room!” as it sails away, essentially empty
Load More Replies...The only difference between this place and the Titanic is that THEY had a band.
Caretta Brockington:
3 WHOLE DAYS!!?? Whats your secret??
Stacy Lang:
Yep! Work 6 days a week and even have a side job and still can’t make it 😭
I can't make a living selling drvgs cause all my clients are wasting their money trying to live!
I tried that, I kept loaning myself doap, never paid me back. One of these days I'm gonna have to kick my azz.
Load More Replies...Jack Kelly Kost:
It’s called mental health break. If management doesn’t want law suit stay away. Most times the washroom is the only place you can get away.
Caty Morgan:
Yeah this sign would make me go out of my way to find that poop smelling spray and spend 30 minutes in the bathroom every day and spray the hell out of it right before I come out every time. I’m only hurting myself at work by spending extra time in the bathroom so if you don’t want me to scroll TikTok during my normal bathroom visits then this is my retaliation:)
Just note, it is now your job to smell my c**p. Who is in charge exactly?
Definitely want to get to that management level to be conducting "sniff tests".
Bring them a specimen after your trip to the bathroom.
We do the lottery twice a year. A few months ago, my wife told me she got depressed when I talked about it. That's when I knew I talked and thought about too much - not when I used ChatGPT to get advice to try and invest my imaginary money in such a way that it was low risk but with enough of a yield that my wife and I didn't have to work full-time, but when my wife said that looking that stuff up was depressing. Completely correct, but I still like to daydream.
When coming home: "Pack your bags! I just won the jackpot!" "Where are we going?" " I don't care where you're going. But you're outta here!"
I've got the weekly lotteries and Eurojackpot on subscription. It's 7€ per week but keeps the dream alive
I thought it was "for fuck's sake," as the sake belongs to fuck, does it not?
Oh I could go for a bottle of chilled Sake right now... it's "For fück's sake"
Load More Replies...Yes... For the sake of all f***s... therefore, for f**k's sake... I think... F**k, I dunno...
ItThe “s” sound at the end of the first word and the beginning of the second word get run together by most people so they tend to think it’s the latter but the former is correct.
I think Auntie can back me up on this, but the last several months before retirement tick by AWFULLY slowly.
Adam Watson:
What weekend?!
But so much better than just a year or two ago. Soon you won't be able to tell. Advancing at a stunning rate.
Load More Replies...Oh this reminds me. Gonna need to add underwear to the shopping list
Think ya got confused there bud. It is indeed "a Lego" when it's just one Lego and is the object of a sentence. You aren't required to step on multiple Lego each time. If you are worried about the singular/plural version of the word, I see where you're going because it's the same word: a Lego or many Lego. But you can't just be dropping articles all w***y-nilly. So you can feel safe going and stepping on a single Lego.
Load More Replies...Is the cow actually flying? Do cows need wings to fly, or can they use some expelled methane gas to power themselves through the air, perhaps using their tail as a rudder?
Load More Replies...Why are you so talkative? I bet you don’t have any thoughts at all.
That's what I did. I was hired to run a corporate library, not deliver mail and water the plants in the lobby.
Savannah, get the right slander lawyer and you won't need to show up at any job ever again.
If the company wants to make charitable donations, they can do it out of their own money (that I paid them for the product.) Don’t tack another fee onto my bill.
And *they* get the tax deduction without counting the donations as income....
Load More Replies...Just a reminder: the business CANNOT use your donation as a tax write off. And who cares if they “take credit” for it when they give the money to the charity? The charity gets the money that can then benefit those who receive their services. If you believe in the charity and have the money, go ahead and do it.
The business SHOULD NOT use your donation as a tax write off. But as a former IRS auditor, I can assure you that some will - by accident, of course. If you are going to do this, do it at a business that will match your contribution.
Load More Replies...Four-day weekend ahead! Boom! Already planning to slip out at lunch and not return...
I took the left to mean “very muscly” like big arm and shoulder muscles. And the one on the right, as usual, a woman in a skirt. Because what the hell are some dude’s balls doing being stretched that far?
It's an old guy trying to keep them out of the water.
Load More Replies...One winter a blizzard was headed our way. It was due to hit in the morning and I worked 3-11 shift ( when it was still a thing) and the hospital i worked for at the time called the whole shift of us offering to have maintenance workers pick us up if we didn't have vehicles that were good in the snow. ( like anything is during a blizzard) well I had just bought an suv with 4 wheel drive so I declined the offer bc if we did accept the ride we would have to sleep at the hospital until the storm let up. Heck no, I clicked out after my shift and drove 20mph all the way home.
I want to meet the person who decided the length of the workday & week. I'd immediately strangle them.
The 8-hour workday is a massive improvement on what workdays were for most of history.
Load More Replies...Oh, so MAN WOMAN PERSON CAMERA TV. It's one of those, right?
Load More Replies...Just this once, I'm going to recommend you take off the safety guard before starting this power tool.
Being retired & reading everyone else's work b******t makes me appreciate having it all behind me. Or I did until the cost of living became more than I had to survive & I was job hunting.
Being retired & reading everyone else's work b******t makes me appreciate having it all behind me. Or I did until the cost of living became more than I had to survive & I was job hunting.
