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'Girl, it's a job not a family': Boss denies overworked employee a raise despite telling her the company would 'crumble' without her

'Girl, it's a job not a family': Boss denies overworked employee a raise despite telling her the company would 'crumble' without her

Here's further proof that the root of workplace drama is not that young people don't want to work anymore; it's that they don't want to be overworked and underpaid.
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'I had over 80 hours of PTO': Employee gives notice, loses all their PTO

The relationship between an organization and its employees is built on a foundation of trust... breaking that trust can result in negative consequences for both parties. Employers should realize that failing to honor an employee's accrued leave can damage the morale of the remaining team and lead to a loss of trust. Eventually, this will harm the organization's bottom line—in the form of higher turnover, less institutional knowledge, and less productivity—costing far more than fronting the cost…
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Outspoken employee blasts big boss, manager tells her to 'rethink her future with the company'

'She doesn't seem to care about speaking her mind': Outspoken employee blasts big boss, manager tells her to 'rethink her future with the company'

This boss manages a team of people who recently got a new hire — and he thinks she isn't fitting into the company culture. We roast a lot of bosses on this site, but we don't always get the story from their point of view. Managing people is a role that some people shine at, becoming the boss that everyone loves and feels they can talk to openly. But on the other hand, people management is not for everyone, a lesson that the commenters on this post strongly suggested the OP should learn. U/tway1…
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'I haven't had a sick day in nine years': Boss forces employee to come in so he can decide if she's actually sick, she gets him sick

'I haven't had a sick day in nine years': Boss forces employee to come in so he can decide if she's actually sick, she gets him sick

Being sick comes with the territory when you are a literal human being. If employers can't accept that reality, then they shouldn't be your employers. To continue with that concept, anyone who brags about not having taken a sick day in nine years on the job clearly has a poor grasp on their work-life balance and their general well-being. Once again, this mentality is reminiscent of the engulfing generational divide that has come to plague our workplace environments and culture. Who knows how to…
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'We're both receptionists': Karen boss demands employees babysit her newborn

Getting hired to do a job probably means that you expect to be doing that—and only that, with some exceptions owing to the amazing flexibility that you mentioned on your CV. Now most would consider flexibility to be somewhere within the realm of odd hours, odd jobs, and scoping out new and unforeseen business initiatives… However, being told to go paint your employer's collection of rental houses when you're employed as a retail manager or being made to babysit your boss's infant child when you…
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'[I] was told to "actually read the policy". So I did': Employee complies with company meal policy after bosses demand $1.50 in overages

Who reads the fine print anyway? Well, this person, for one. There are many times in life that you need to sign contracts , and wise people will tell you that you should read every word of those contracts to know exactly what you're getting yourself into. It's too easy to quickly sign a bajillion-word document, only to find out later that there are clauses that can bite you in the rear. Plus, if you're like this person, you might find some hidden gems in the slog of paperwork you need to sign.…
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'Tell the judge, and let them handle it': Business owner tells employee to do 'whatever it takes' to get out of jury duty

'Tell the judge, and let them handle it': Business owner warns employee to do 'whatever it takes' to get out of jury duty

A business owner just wanted his employee to work their normal hours, but jury duty got in the way. For every American, jury duty is a right of passage. Once you become an adult, there's a high chance you'll get called to do your civic duty to this country. For lots of us, the process never gets further than an initial letter or phone call to confirm we'll do the jury duty. Others have to go in to a court house for a few days waiting to find out if they'll be called, and still more will proceed…
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'No report, sorry!': Employee refuses to attend meetings before 9am after getting shamed for leaving before 5, boss caves

'No report, sorry!': Employee refuses to do any work before 9am after getting shamed for leaving before 5, boss caves

This is what happens when you have a boss who cares way too much about 'optics.'
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'I did exactly as I was told': Employee told "not to think," does their best

'I did exactly as I was told': Employee told "not to think," does their best

Some employers value different traits than you might expect. Usually, when interviewing for a job, you'd make sure to emphasize how you go above and beyond, think critically, and problem-solve—yet, some employers are looking for someone who does exactly what they're told and doesn't ask questions. For most of us, this wouldn't work for us, but there are always going to be those who are happy existing as a thoughtless void—just as long as they can get a paycheck. It's always painful when you acc…
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'You want the exact amount, you get the exact amount': Sweet shop regular insists on buying food by weight, employee complies by giving him less food

'You want the exact amount, you get the exact amount': Sweet shop regular insists on buying food by weight, employee complies by giving him less food

This teen spent a few months working at their uncle's sweet shop for a summer, and got to experience what happens when “tempers and temperatures” run high.
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'Her face started twitching': Boss gets furious when employee gives their notice

'Her face started twitching': Boss gets furious when employee gives their notice, talks about them behind their back

Leaving a job can be a difficult decision, especially when you have built strong relationships with your coworkers and boss. Even when the relationship is bad or nonexistent, deciding to leave isn't easy, as you're trading the known security of your current position for something unknown. Still, you need to weigh your current situation against the risks and decide whether or not your current role is going to get you to where you want to be. Ultimately, while leaving a job can be a challenging p…
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'I will not be re-applying': Employee told by boss that they will need to re-apply for their own job, employee walks

'I will not be re-applying': Employee told by boss that they will need to re-apply for their own job, employee walks

People are expected to put up with too much these days in the workplace.
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'Ok, that CEO is a comic book villain': CEO brags about firing employee who had a family emergency, makes everyone pay $18 for his birthday party

'Ok, that CEO is a comic book villain': CEO brags about firing employee who had a family emergency, makes everyone pay $18 for his birthday party

This guy's boss really entered his villain era, didn't he?
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'Microwaving old fish meals': 20+ annoying coworkers and their strange habits

'Microwaving old fish meals': 20+ annoying coworkers and their strange habits

There's a silent code of conduct people should have with their neighboring coworkers, and when someone breaks that code of conduct, things are bound to become toxic very quickly. Surprisingly enough, there are countless ways in which coworkers can break said code of conduct. Just check out this r/AskReddit thread for your reference. Some of these coworkers should not only be fired for their behavior, but also they should be barred from ever being able to walk into a collaborative work environme…
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Cut my salary in half? Kiss your business goodbye

'Cut my salary in half? Kiss your business goodbye': Boss gives hardworking employee's salary to new worker, employees band together to tank the company

“Red flags start appearing from the very first minute I arrive,” this employee wrote in one jaw-dropping workplace story.
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'The company just isn't really meeting my expectations': Employee shocks employer, quits while giving them a taste of their own medicine

'The company just isn't really meeting my expectations': Employee shocks employer, quits while giving them a taste of their own medicine

After a lifetime of being told that “It's not personal” and "It's just business" it's surprising how personal employers take a resignation, finally coming face to face with a situation where they're not in control.
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