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‘You want to work, then work’: Manager authorizes overtime despite company policy, leading to hundreds of hours of OT; corporate come for management

‘You want to work, then work’: Manager authorizes overtime despite company policy, leading to hundreds of hours of OT; corporate come for management

Some companies' policies don't allow overtime, as paying minimum wage employees a slightly more humane salary is just not in their budget. Despite this, managers can overrule this when holidays arrive and they are in dire need of help. In this case, OP was working at a retail store; unsurprisingly, this was the type of company that paid its employees little but expected a lot. The holidays were fast approaching, and management knew that they were way behind, thus they would need many hands on d…
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‘We get 5 days a year of PTO’: Employee gets forced to resign after requesting a 2 week vacation; audacious boss encourages him to reapply for the same position when he gets back

‘We get 5 days a year of PTO’: Employee gets forced to resign after requesting a 2 week vacation; audacious boss encourages him to reapply for the same position when he gets back

We all dream about the day our best friend wins the lottery and buys you tickets to an unforgettable European vacation. In this case, OP actually has this fantasy come to life when they were gifted a once-in-a-lifetime vacation from their rich friend. Who could say no to that? However, OP was in for a rude awakening when they requested two weeks off for their dream vacation and their boss subsequently took that as their resignation.
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What is the worst holiday gift an employer has given to you.

15+ People share the worst holiday gifts they ever received from an employer

Ah, the holiday season — a time of year best spent with loved ones over amazing meals and through the sharing of thoughtful gifts. Holiday daydreams often take you to a place beside a roaring fire, wrapped in a thick woolen blanket — its surprising weight offering a welcome embracing comfort. A warm beverage of choice in hand or in arm's reach (Irish hot chocolate for me, please) completes the mood. It should be no surprise to any of us that these holiday ideals, moods, and traditions just don’…
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This is my Christmas present from my boss. I’m a 41-year-old man, and neither my first nor last names start with T.

'Sometimes a gift is more offensive than no gift at all': Boss gets employee horrible Christmas gift that proves they don't know his name

The best gift in return would be your resignation!
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'How Dare You Spend That Much Without My Permission?’ : Rich Woman Buys Niece Ridiculous Christmas Ridiculous Gifts Amounting to 4K, Sparks Drama With Family

'How Dare You Spend That Much Without My Permission?’ : Mega Rich Woman Buys Niece Ridiculous Christmas Gifts Amounting to 4K, Sparks Drama With Family

Family and holidays often mix together in a variety of ways. It isn't all fun and roses… You need to walk on eggshells, for the most part, as everyone has their own special set of triggers. For example, maybe you don't want to mention that you're majoring in art to Grandpa, who thinks anything besides finance is a waste of time (This generation knows nothing!). And maybe don't mention that you've been taking yoga classes (our back, guys) to your mother, who doesn't shy away from her brutal opin…
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‘She Needs to Pay Her Own Way’ : Wealthy in Laws Refuse to Pay For Daughter in Law in All Inclusive Family Vacation, Put Son In Awkward Position

‘She Needs to Pay Her Own Way’ : Wealthy in Laws Refuse to Pay For Daughter in Law in All Inclusive Family Vacation, Put Son In Awkward Position

These types of in-laws are always willing to pay for divorce attorneys.
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'Revenge Is Best Served Cold' : Neighbor Get's What He Deserves After Repeatedly Destroying Siblings Snowman

'Revenge Is Best Served Cold' : Neighbor Get's What He Deserves After Repeatedly Destroying Siblings Snowman

Do you wanna build a snowman?
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AITA for participating in my neighborhood's easter egg hunt that was meant for children?

'You're literally taking candy from babies': Enthusiastic egg-hunter angers her neighbors by joining kids-only activity

Want to make all your neighbors annoyed and wary of you instantly? Just do what this woman did! This woman asked r/AmItheA**hole what they thought about her Easter mishap . As u/madnewsbears wrote, she is a huge fan of the Easter holiday — especially egg hunts. The OP saw an opportunity after moving to a brand new city. She joined the city's Easter Eggstravaganza, an egg hunt for kids. That's right — the OP realized after signing up that this hunt was basically only for kids, and she was the on…
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'Your neighbor sucks': Universally hated neighbor rants about holiday decorations, so now everyone decorates their houses for every single holiday

This neighbor fully made his own bed. I mean, it's like he was begging for everyone else to enact some petty revenge on him.
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Relatable Work Memes for Employees With a Permanent Case of the Mondays (February 21, 2023)

The three day weekend has me feeling rested, rejuvenated, and it inspired a new-found hatred for my job
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Everybody must know when I am out of office.

'He is the laughing stock of everybody he ever respected': IT worker in charge of CEO's email triggers an email apocalypse

When the CEO of this IT company demanded changes to his email system, he totally miscalculated the consequences.
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AITA for giving my daughter a "better" present than my son?

'4K and 800 is a big difference': Jealous brother erupts at parents for spending more money on their daughter's gifts

As it turns out, we're still experiencing the fallout from the Holidays.
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AITA for taking a ‘nepotism baby’ joke too personally?

'He's a Nepo Baby': Son of successful entrepreneur gets defensive over awkward family dinner

This Holiday season, it seems that families were arguing about nepotism!
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‘Your Boyfriend Has to Leave, Now’ : Furious Brother Kicks Sister's Disrespectful Boyfriend Out of Holiday Dinner for Being Rude to His Blind Wife

‘Your Boyfriend Has to Leave, Now’ : Furious Brother Kicks Sister's Disrespectful Boyfriend Out of Holiday Dinner for Being Rude to His Blind Wife

Reentering the office after Christmas can be particularly overwhelming. You'll find everybody huddles together, each recounting their own dramatic holiday saga, which usually involves a few or more ‘loved ones’. Granted, family dinners are like taking part in a reality show, minus the cameras. My personal motto that has served me well throughout the years: When in doubt, say nothing. Also, lie — a lot. Or rather, omit as many details of your life as you possibly can. Moreover, if somebody says…
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'I'm A Genius!' : Funniest Verdicts By Shower Masterminds That Are Spot On

'I'm A Genius!' : Funniest Verdicts By Shower Masterminds That Are Spot On

I am convinced that good ideas were not born throughout the day while dealing with a bunch of issues and complications at work. Take Isaac Newton, for example. Although there is no evidence to suggest that an apple actually landed on his head (To be fair, this was a long time ago, before social media informed everybody of what every human being was doing at any given moment), we are led to believe that his observation of the fact, caused him to develop his law of universal gravitation. As in, w…
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Self Served Karma : Old Man Accidently Closes Gate After He Parks Car On Neighbors Private Property, Neighbor Away For Christmas Holidays

Self Served Karma : Old Man Accidently Closes Gate After He Parks Car On Neighbors Private Property, Neighbor Away For Christmas Holidays

As some people would enjoy saying, 'Hate to say it but I told you so'. This applies very well here. Private property should be respected, though for some reason this logic apparently goes above the heads of some people. The science of reasoning seems quite scarce these days. People's judgment is clouded by their own stupidity. You can't argue some sense into everyone. Some of us are just itching for Karma to get that one particularly petty and belligerent person back but to no avail. You know t…
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