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'[The] candidate arrived in rollerblades': 20+ Unexpected ways that job interview candidates immediately disqualified themselves

No matter how poorly you performed in a job interview, at least you never brought handfuls of jellybeans to eat during the interview! Up next, these people had a discussion about the pettiest, most meaningless hills they're willing to die on, like one person who insists everyone should “throw away your trash at the movie theater.”
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'Why are you carrying 10 packages of stroopwafels to Rome?': 25+ Strange discoveries airport security workers found in suitcases

Whatever the weirdest thing is you've brought with you through the TSA line, those security folks have seen weirder. After that, this person was sick of cell phone store managers trying to upsell them, but as they explained, “What they don't expect is that my wife… knows their tactics. ”
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'Throw away your trash at the movie theater': 30+ Little things that bother people way more than they should

Forget about your biggest gripe, I want to know your smallest complaint. What's the tiniest thing that bothers you in this world? The people replying to u/shazulmonte's query had some interesting answers. This person asked to hear about the “pettiest, silliest, most meaningless hill you are willing to die on.” Plenty of people weighed in—more than 51,000 of them!—with the teeny tiny life problems that really grind their gears. Next up, this teen coffee shop worker had their day go up in flames…
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'Instead of quitting...people started eating donuts in front of management and being fired on the spot': 20+ Ultra petty reasons people got fired from their jobs

Management doesn't always make the best decisions for their team. Next up, read about some outrageous HOA rules that'll make you roll your eyes, like one that decided “They want a $10 fee for overnight guests.”
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'My mother's lawyer argued... that I had to add my mother as a Facebook friend': 10+ Confounding courtroom arguments that couldn't convince a judge and jury

When you find yourself in hot water with the law, it always helps to have a good lawyer by your side. We all hope to avoid legal trouble for all our days. Whether it's a small offense like arguing a speeding ticket, or a bigger offense that could result in jail time, having some legal counsel can help you avoid big mistakes. People who decide to represent themselves in court often make their situations much worse. I know that the urge to stand up and defend yourself is strong, but in these case…
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'No Oreos in the library': 20+ Ridiculous rules that make no sense at all

They say that the rules are the rules for a reason. For every hyper-specific rule in place, you can bet that there's a person who irritated management into creating that requirement. Up next, these homeowners found the strangest things in their new homes, like one person who was stunned to find “an entire tribe of raccoons living in the attic .”
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'A guy drove past me and yelled..."Your mustache doesn't suit you!'": 20+ Creative quips to use on people you want to critique with caution

If you've ever wanted to appear smart as you get back at someone who's getting on your nerves, you've got to read these clever quips . There are some times you just can't say what's on your mind, like when you're at the workplace, or when you're talking to family members you don't get along with, or even when you're dealing with someone you dislike, but it'd be super impolite to diss them out of nowhere. In cases like this, you need some low-key insults. You've got to pull out the best quip you…
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'He decided to get rid of people... a month later, critical systems were failing': 25+ New managers who majorly messed up their workplaces

When there are changes in management at a workplace, the whole vibe can suddenly shift. A new manager can change a workplace without even trying, although, as these people shared, a lot of managers try their hardest to act in charge at their new place of business. While we're on the subject of hiring new people, read about the HR folks who were surprised by these odd resumes, like one person whose “ resume had a skills sectio n...only thing listed was ‘calculator.'”
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'My dog once ate a feather duster': 20+ Pets who kept their owners in stitches with their hilarious antics

What would we ever do without our silly precious pets to cheer us up? If you own a pet , you already know how much they can brighten your life. Your pet always wants to see you, because you're their favorite person. Your cat probably wants to snuggle 24/7 because they're obsessed with you. Your dog probably always wants to play catch or snore loudly next to you on the couch. And, as you'll definitely know if you've had a pet, they are not always the brightest bulbs. Some animals are really, rea…
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'The manager... started yelling at me for using soap': 20+ People who got so fed up with their job that they quit on the spot

If you've ever daydreamed about quitting your terrible job, consider this your sign to find a happier career path. There are a few different ways one can quit a job . The proper, respectable way is to write out a professional letter stating that this is your two-week notice. But the folks replying to this r/AskReddit thread couldn't stand to work at their awful jobs for another moment. They took the less professional but way more satisfying route of rage-quitting right on the spot. As you can r…
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'I had to fire someone while we were doing their new hire paperwork': 20 Workers who couldn't even make it through their first day on the job without getting fired

Imagine doing such a poor job on your first day of work that the company asks you not to return for day two! Just imagine how hard you'd have to try to mess up in order for that to happen. Well, roughly 12,400 people didn't have to imagine, because they knew of someone who was so wrong for the gig that they were fired on day one. There's a lot of debate about whether or not you should lie on your resume. Apparently lots of people do, and they just hope they won't get caught by HR or their boss.…
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'I was once ordered to rake up pine needles...[at] a camp named "Pinewoods"': 25+ Employees who couldn't believe their boss's ridiculous requests

Every now and then, bosses will ask their employees to do something that gives them pause. Something so strange or out of their ordinary purview that the employee has to consider if they should just walk out of the room and pretend the conversation never happened. Up next, these hotel gaffes left customers steaming mad, like one person who discovered a note of horrors that said, “If you're reading this note, they didn't change the sheets .”
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'We all do it, but don't TELL them': Woman spends first date listing off her date's personal information, date feels like their "privacy was violated"

First dates can be rough. You're probably using a dating app to meet up with that person based off a few photos and a couple of sentences about themselves. You're meeting someone who's basically a stranger to you. No matter how many people you share your location with, or how many friends you have on board to call you if it goes wrong, it can still be super intimidating to go on first dates . On a lot of dating apps, last names aren't available for everyone to see. But that would never stop som…
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'A cook… once served "rare" chicken': 25+ People who were staggeringly under-informed

'A cook… once served "rare" chicken': 25+ People who were staggeringly under-informed

Have you ever met someone who’s so misinformed about things that you start doubting them yourself? It’s a strange feeling to have someone happily inform you that solar panels are going to be too powerful sometime in the near future… because they’ll soak up too much sun? Yes, that’s a real thing that u/ChanceFray was told by their oddball roommate. They aren’t the only person who’s had some funny encounters with people who just weren’t very bright. When u/noelioli asked, “Who’s the stupidest per…
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'I very sternly requested that they arrest my mother': 20+ Kids who called 911 for the silliest reasons

'I very sternly requested that they arrest my mother': 20+ Kids who called 911 for the silliest reasons

Accidentally calling emergency services is basically a rite of passage for toddlers. It seems like almost everyone has a story about the time they or their sibling grabbed their parent's phone and managed to call 911. It doesn't take much effort to accidentally hit that emergency button. Instead of watching a YouTube video on Dad's phone or playing games on Mom's iPad, that toddler has magically discovered that they called an emergency helpline. They're delighted to have a new friend to talk to…
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'On Mondays, I would show up to work on and not do anything': 20+ Workers who couldn't stay professional on the job

'On Mondays, I would show up to work on and not do anything': 20+ Workers who couldn't stay professional on the job

Work never ends, so you've got to pace yourself. You can't be taking work so seriously that you burn yourself out. As they say, no one ever lays on their deathbed and regrets not working enough hours of overtime for their ungrateful boss. You'll remember the good times in life, and all those endless hours of work will blend together. Sometimes, you've got to make the fun times happen on your own terms: just ask the people below, who shared their most unprofessional moments on the job . More tha…
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