You can't pick your coworkers, and sometimes, it feels like the universe is playing a cruel trick on you with the folks management decides to hire. Whether you're a new employee facing the harsh reality of your new incompetent coworkers or you're a seasoned vet taking in the absurdity of yet another unfit new hire, you know this struggle a little too well. You might've gotten stuck with the colleague who swoops in at the last second and takes all the credit for your work, or the colleague who t…

What does management expect when they don't have the backs of their employees?

You can't always get what you want!

The breakroom is a strange little parallel universe, isn't it? It's the one place in the office where corporate personas start to crack, and you get a glimpse of who your coworkers really are. It’s where you discover the meal-prep guy with their perfectly portioned quinoa bowls, the microwave offender can’t microwave soup without a mini explosion, and, of course, the fridge hoarder whose Tupperware is older than the interns. While most of us do our best to keep the space bearable, there’s al...

Justice becomes the in-flight entertainment

No is a full sentence. Even if you mean well and fully plan to help someone else, if they tell you 'no', you just have to respect them and accept it. The response to this Reddit story was split between people who judged the struggling driver's decision to decline the help she was offered, and people who thought this petty act of revenge was actually pretty stupid. So let's back up to explain it properly, and you can tell us who you think is wrong. This man, who is called Luigi in the story, was…

Fighting fire with fire.

"The joy as I said, 'No thanks, I'm the manager and I will never book you again.'"

When dealing with landlords, make sure you get everything in writing!

Work potlucks are a love-hate relationship if ever there was one. On one hand, there's nothing better than sneaking a second helping of your coworker's famous taco dip during your lunch break. On the other, the existential dread of figuring out what to bring (or worse, cooking the night before) is unmatched. It's like you're back in grade school, and you have to face the wrath of your mom when you tell her about a school bake sale the night before. Except this time, you side with your mom.

We've all dealt with that coworker who can't resist the allure of the office fridge , regardless of whose name is scribbled on the Tupperware. It's like a bizarre rite of passage in every workplace. You pack a lovingly prepped meal, only to find an empty container, and your dreams of a peaceful lunch are shattered. But what happens when the mystery food thief unwittingly nibbles on something they probably shouldn't? This story is a masterpiece of pettiness and patience. Imagine someone consiste…

Hotel receptionist: 1, Karen: 0

Apparently, it only takes 5-cents to trigger a Karen.

If they shenan once, you know they're gonna shenanigan.

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Why is it that money tends to be one of the leading causes of family drama?