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'[Don't] waste my time': After firing a remote employee without warning, company demands he return a $500 laptop; he ships it for $850 at their expense as revenge

Working remote has its perks… but it also has its downfalls. Although you have the freedom to work in your own home (or wherever you please), it also means that upper management never actually knows who you are, which seems hunky-dory until you realize that, as an expendable employee, it's never been easier to get fired. Unfortunately for one employee, he got sideswiped by this reality in the worst way.
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'At this point [the] Karen went silent': Coworker attempts to gaslight employee of 3-years, supervisor swoops in and puts her in her place

'At this point [the] Karen went silent': Coworker attempts to gaslight employee of 3-years, supervisor swoops in and puts her in her place

Work is always more difficult when you have a supervisor who isn't on your side. The toxicity that comes with a work environment like that truly brings you down each do you clock in. But when you have a supervisor who actually cares about their employees and fights for you and trusts you, then work is 100% better. One employee took to Reddit to share a story of their supportive supervisor. This redditor was working when she got a call from a notorious coworker from a different department. This…
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'The very best thing he stopped was clearing away snow': Company director lays off workers, truck driver employee creates massive delays in return

'The very best thing he stopped was clearing away snow': Company director lays off workers, truck driver employee creates massive delays in return

This company laid off a bunch of people , and the remaining employees are not thrilled about the downsizing decision. No employee wants to be part of a company that's a sinking ship. If the business you're in starts downsizing and letting people go, it can create a ripple effect. The remaining employees will be walking on eggshells around their bosses, not knowing if they'll be the next to go. And with their coworkers leaving a gap in production, some people are sure to be burdened with additio…
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Workplace Lunch Thief Gets Boobytrapped With Prescription-Grade Laxatives Hidden in His Coworker's Sandwich; Gets Taught a Lesson That's Hard to Digest

We all get hangry around lunch time in the workplace. Clients are tedious, your boss is on your back, and you've been dreaming about your leftovers in the fridge all morning. That's when ultimate disappointment and betrayal comes and hits you like a hangry slap in the face– your lunch was stolen.
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'I hope they remember the time they played with [fire]:' Food company researcher borrows 250K scoville spice extract to stop his roommate from stealing his food

'I hope they remember the time they played with [fire]:' Food company researcher borrows 250K scoville spice extract to stop his roommate from stealing his food

Roommates can be weird, to say the least. Even if you're moving in somewhere with a bestie, you will still be confronted with a side of them you've never seen before. Whether you two mesh with those sides is the key. That's why it's important to find a roommate with the same home values as yourself. For instance, if you really hate dirty dishes piling up, you would want to live with someone who is also serious about washing their dishes right away. Or if you are someone who doesn't really care…
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'They ended up issuing over £200 in free petrol': Teen driver keeps customers waiting for gas for an hour after attendant won't let him pay

'They ended up issuing over £200 in free petrol': Teen driver keeps customers waiting for gas for an hour after attendant refuses to let him pay

Without a photo ID, this teen driver was totally out of luck. As you first start driving as a teenager, you're very nervous. At age 16 or 17, you suddenly find yourself behind the wheel of a several-ton vehicle. Armed with a learner's permit , you can now take your friends to the movies or a trip to your favorite restaurant. As a new driver, you're terrified of crashing, and hyper aware of everything going on around you. It's all part of the learning process. Within a few months, you're driving…
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'I'm suddenly feeling feverish': EMT gives his 2-week notice then learns he will be shorted PTO, uses all of his sick days in his final two weeks

According to the Feds, employees are only allowed to get sick 3 days out of the year. At least, PTO and sick leave is intentionally convoluted and in America, some people actually feel guilty taking sick days (even when they ARE sick) because they have that vacation to Bermuda later in the year that they're saving those days for. But doesn't that defeat the purpose of a sick day? We should just call it what it really is: Floater days where you're paid to not work.
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20+ employees open up about the wildest things their co-workers have said

'He's now in jail': Colleagues open up about the wildest things their co-workers have said to them

You know, I've always been one of those people who can't help but wonder what's really going on inside the heads of my co-workers, especially over the years. I mean, there's got to be some juicy stories they've never shared with anyone, right? And just imagine for a moment, what if you could actually read their minds? Hear all those outrageous, hilarious, or downright shocking confessions they keep hidden! Then, I stumbled upon this Reddit thread that's all about the craziest things co-workers…
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'It's voluntary, but has a "mandatory" vibe': Temp employee gets harangued for refusing to contribute a $25 donation for his boss's birthday lunch; goes straight to HR

When employees are struggling to get a raise, fighting for overtime pay, nitpicking for a day more of PTO, it really grinds their gears when the out of touch boss asks THEM for money. However, as we all know, the audacity of C-level management and supervisors knows no bounds.
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'I do not want to work for someone like you': Job candidate walks out mid-interview after boss shouts at another employee

'I do not want to work for someone like you': Job candidate walks out mid-interview after boss shouts at another employee

Sometimes, it's hard to tell as an interview candidate if you're potentially stepping into a toxic work environment. People tend to present the most performative versions of themselves when they're interviewing someone. Everyone seems to be extra smiley and people only seem to be talking in euphemisms. Direct answers to direct questions are hard to come by during the interview process unless you force their hand. And because everyone's being the best versions of themselves, it can be difficult…
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'It’s so good to see him still fuming about it after months': Pierced employee out-logics manager and gets to continue wearing her piercings at work

'It’s so good to see him still fuming about it after months': Pierced employee out-logics manager and gets to continue wearing her piercings at work

The workforce has come a long way from its strict dress codes of the early 2000s. Now, business casual can include tattoos and piercings. However, great change doesn't come all at once, so for now, there are still places out there that will make you remove your piercing for some made up rule. One woman started a job and was told she must remove her industrial ear piercing. And industrial is a piercing in the ear that is a bar going from a hole made at the top of the ear to the side middle. It's…
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Top Times Unsupportive Tech Coworkers Finally Got Fired and Left with a Bang

Top Times Unsupportive Tech Coworkers Finally Got Fired and Left with a Bang

We've all imagined at one point or another during a bad job, quitting and leaving with the most dramatic exit possible. You tell everyone you hated off and you throw everything off you desk and you reveal any secrets you know to everyone and you march out and slam the door and everyone is crying and regretting treating you poorly. Funny thing about that fun run-on sentence though is that, that's not how it happens. If you leave like that in the slightest way, you're burning a bridge and that ca…
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‘She stood up and went on absolutely unhinged’: Employee gets back at manager trying to get her fired in front of 40 big bosses and coworkers

‘She stood up and went on absolutely unhinged’: Employee gets back at manager trying to get her fired in front of 40 big bosses and coworkers

Ring ring, it's petty revenge calling! There's nothing more satisfying at work then when you get away with the perfect revenge plot against an awful toxic manager/boss. It's not easy to pull off, but every now and then the planets align and everything works out perfectly. This short and sweet story is one of the most satisfying and perfect examples of work revenge . The Reddit poster worked at a company where the employees used in-house work cellphones. One day they came to work and couldn't fi…
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‘I [had] to see whatever hilarity this was going to lead to’: Guy confused as Target employee gets dragged to company meeting, takes advantage of catering and discounts

‘I [had] to see whatever hilarity this was going to lead to’: Guy confused as Target employee gets dragged to company meeting, takes advantage of catering and discounts

Getting confused as an establishment's employee while you are just shopping around can be embarrassing and annoying. But when you have time to spare and a manager comes huffing and puffing at you that you're not at the meeting, this is an opportunity for a hilarious life experience. After you get past registering in your brain what is happening to you, maybe just go with the flow and see where it takes you. Maybe you'll organize an employee walk-out or at the very least get an employee discount…
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'Show up underdressed': 26 Ways to completely fumble an interview

Interviewing can be challenging, but with bills to pay and mouths to feed (ie: Me and my dog), you've gotta do your best to make a great first impression to score any job worthwhile. We've learned all about the ‘tips for a successful job application’ but what about the things to avoid? We've learned how to crush an interview, but how can we completely and utterly blow it?
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'I told you so': NY contractor is aghast after clients slash budget by $300k "just because," gets bittersweet redemption 2 years later

'I told you so': NY contractor is aghast after clients slash budget by $300k "just because," gets bittersweet redemption 2 years later

Budgeting for a home remodeling is never easy, especially when you live in NYC or any big city, really. Prices are always higher and the market for private contractors is so saturated it gets very overwhelming. However, it's not easy for the contractors either. You think doing construction in an area surrounded by other buildings and nowhere to park heavy machinery is easy? It takes a lot of finesse and experience. So when you find a contractor that is known for their honesty and craftsmanship,…
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