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woman gives her two-week notice, gets humiliated by upper management

'Two-week notice from hell:' Management humiliates worker in front of her entire team after she quits in the most respectful and professional way possible

“The CEO called me that evening to further insult me…”
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If I get penalized for one day, then I will be out for three.

Employee Discovers Loophole in Company Sick Day Policy and Enrages Horrible Boss

There's nothing like finding a loophole that your boss can't do anything about!
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My work hours are 830am-5pm no exceptions? you got it

'Now, my email notifications are muted': Employee scolded for leaving early, gets revenge by going off the grid after hours

Strict bosses can't have their metaphorical cake and eat it too!
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Can't work on your laptop without my name badge? Guess it wasn't that critical.

'I forgot to grab it rushing over here': Student IT worker forced by Karen to retrieve badge, cue malicious compliance

This worker rushes across campus for an IT emergency, only to have to journey all the way back because of a silly name badge
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AITA for telling an employee she can choose between demotion or termination? | I own a vape shop. We're a small business, only 12 employees. One of my employees, Peggy, was supposed to open yesterday.

Small Business Owner Wonders if They’re Wrong for Forcing Manager To Pick Between Demotion or Termination Following No-show

This small business owner gave their newly-promoted manager a choice of a demotion or termination after the manager failed to report for a shift that they were supposed to be running. The manager's failure to notify of their absence and subsequent lack of communication meant that the business was not opened on time and remained closed until after the owner was notified three hours later. This thread was posted to Reddit's r/AITA (Am I the A**hole) subreddit by Reddit user and business owner, u/…
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Tech CEO fires two engineers who were caught working two jobs in this viral post

'You're stealing...': Tech CEO fires two engineers who were caught working two jobs in this viral post

A tech CEO reported firing two engineers who were caught working a second full-time job in this LinkedIn post that went viral.
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HR is NOT your friend

'HR is NOT your friend': Fresh out of college employee confides in HR and ends up getting fired

No matter how nice they are, do not trust HR...
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AITA for asking questions about my co worker's daughter

Employee Asks Cringy Questions to Coworker About His Famous Daughter

Where is HR when you need it?
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Simple but funny DMV story

Customer Walks Into Empty Local DMV Office, Still Takes an Eternity

There's nothing like a trip to your local purgatory - I mean, DMV office
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You want us at the office twice a week, and you're going to pull keycard reports to validate? Sure, I'll show up on these reports.

'They're going to be pulling the office keycard data to see who actually does go in': Employee comes up with grand scheme to avoid in person work

The lengths people will go to avoid time in the office are truly inspiring.
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Top Trending Times Bosses Were Called Out For Failing Their Employees

Top Trending Times Horrible Bosses Were Called Out For Failing Their Employees

As long as there are bosses, there will be times they fail you.
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Funny TikTok where employee realizes he's been given more responsibilities with no pay raise

'I just got quiet promoted': Employee realizes he's been given more responsibilities with no pay raise

People are talking a whole lot about "quiet quitting" but not a lot about "quiet promotions"
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Sick shaming twice yesterday. Older generations should back off.

'We are not going to suffer [...] for our jobs like you boomers': Sick receptionist shamed by HR and guilted into coming to work

When will boomers realize that going to work sick does not make you brave?
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Top Trending Work Fails That Prove How Out of Touch Employers Are

Top Trending Work Fails That Prove How Out of Touch Employers Are

If your boss thinks improving work culture means mandating more in-person time, then these work fails are for you!
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You better open this dang door

'You want me to open the door? I'll open it': Thief tries to steal beer from convenience store, cue malicious compliance

Nothing like doing exactly what someone tells you to do and having it backfire!
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AITA For walking out in the middle of my shift?

'I didn't receive a paycheck and my boss cut my pay': College student walks out of shift after bosses try to manipulate her

This college student's close relationship with her bosses backfired when they crossed a line.
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