workplace-stories

Nosy coworker calls woman out for leaving tampon applicator and wrapper in work trashcan, claims 'she need[s] to be more discreet because it is a mixed bathroom': 'People have different tolerance levels'

JR Atkinson

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'I am the only woman manager here': Boss gives female employee written reprimand for not working 50-55 hours per week, doesn't hold male coworkers to the same standard

JR Atkinson

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'That's not legal at all. It's wage theft': Boss calls 20-year-old employee 'ungrateful' after she refuses to work overtime for free

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'They're showing us their contempt': Bosses cut employee bonuses by 90% without warning, claim it reflects the quality of their work

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25+ Job Search Memes Avoiding Writing Cover Letters

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24-year-old intern writes romantic fanfiction about 19-year-old intern and their 43-year-old boss, threatens to blame the story on the 19-year-old if she goes to HR: 'She told me that I should take it as a compliment'

Emmy Ward

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'Your employers seem to think you are irresponsible children': Workplace requires employees take a selfie every time they clock in or out, employee pushes back on invasion of privacy

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Entry level employee does nothing at work for 8-hours a day, has lasted 7 months without issue: 'My bosses respect me and even thank me for my work'

Emmy Ward

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Company asks employee to donate part of each paycheck to nonprofit that funds the company, claims $100 is far too low: 'I will not be coerced into donating to a massive organization'

JR Atkinson

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'They actually make money of the bonus they provide': Large company doles out $11,000 bonuses to three supervisors, gives warehouse workers a 15% in-store discount

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One phrase from greedy boss makes worker quit their 10-year-long career: 'It's a good indicator of how out of touch c suits are'

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Boss puts employee with the flu on speakerphone with whole team to confirm their illness, coworkers laugh in the background: 'Find a new job'

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'Set boundaries quickly': Boss continuously texts worker while they're taking PTO despite worker leaving behind comprehensive documents

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'That's not only inappropriate, it's just plain weird': Boss barges into employee's bathroom to get them after a 1 minute break from a company meeting

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'How about you hand me 10,000 bucks? Then I'll smile from ear to ear': Janitor struggling with financial issues is criticized for not smiling on the job

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'The guy is a manbaby': Man gets coworker the wrong candy for Secret Santa despite coworker saying he liked 'anything sweet,' faces the disdain of the entire office

JR Atkinson

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