I always feel like somebody's watching me

When a teacher asks a student what they can do to better prepare for the next exam, there are a few standard answers they are probably expecting to hear. The most obvious answer would be to study harder. Another would be to work on memorizing key terms, doing more practice, reviewing the homework assignments, etc. The last thing a teacher expects to hear in this scenario is this Redditor's answer. He said that all he planned to do next time was bring a watch. That's because, during the midterm,…

Grinch-like behavior

There is only one reasonable way to get back at a micromanager, and that is to make them regret breathing down your neck. Here , we have a new high school principal who decided that he needed to approve every little idea this science teacher had for lab experiments. This approval process would go far beyond a quick email or conversation to run something by the principal. In fact, the micromanager expected to go through all lesson plans prior to approval. This, of course, is extremely frustratin…

Much like breaking off a relationship with a romantic partner, when you decide to leave your place of work, there are bound to be lasting feelings that remain once you leave. Good or bad, you had a relationship with the people at your workplace, your coworkers and boss, and leaving them also means leaving with an impact. Sometimes, similarly to a romantic relationship, that impact may inspire people to take action, just like an ex who decided to call their former loved one. In our case, the for…

"Normally, I’d do it my usual way—efficiently and with a bit of common sense."

It seems like the higher you climb in the corporate world, the less work you actually do. Otherwise, how can you explain that every CEO in the world seems to do absolutely nothing in their own company? They come to the office twice a week at best, wander around for an hour, have a meeting or two with the people who actually have work, and then go home. What is even more annoying, is that those types of bosses have no appreciation for the people beneath them, who work extremely hard to keep the…

There is an episode in How I Met Your Mother where Marshall gets yelled at by his terrible boss, and he doesn't know how he should react. His friends all give him different advice, some saying he should ignore it, while others said he should kindly confront his boss and put him in his place. Eventually, Marshall unexpectedly explodes at his boss and screams back at him with everything he thinks of his job and the management, and at the end of this screaming fit, Marshall quits. While it is just…

How long is too long for a shift at a job you just cannot wait to be rid of? Obviously, the answer can be even one minute, but if we're talking realistically, how many consecutive hours can you actually take doing a job you cannot stand? Most people would probably say they manage 6-8 hours of a shift in a terrible job, some have really high work ethics and can maybe endure 10, but there is absolutely no chance any employee out there would agree to 13 hours doing a job they hate, with terrible p…

Don't you sometimes wish you could say whatever you want to your boss, without thinking of the repercussions? Perhaps we could come up with a workplace ‘purge day’, in which everyone could do and say whatever they wanted at work, and then all will be forgotten the next day. Some employees don't need a day like that, as they are not afraid to put people in their place, even their bosses. Take the employee in this Reddit story for example. If I were told by my boss that I have to accept a $1 rais…

New management seemed to think that they knew how to do his job better than he did

Keeping a friendly rapport with your supervisors and fellow employees is crucial if you want to progress in the company. Having said that, is this truly a place you want to be if a manager is continuously criticizing you? The story below is an account of a frustrated employee. The original poster (OP) worked on a video production shoot. At first, everything was well as he enjoyed working the set and made a good impression. But things turned sour when a few weeks passed and he was still unpaid.…

There are times when a less lucrative job with excellent chances for advancement is preferable. However, deciding to accept such a role carries a number of disadvantages of its own. The story below is an account of a frustrated worker. The original poster (OP) started a new job recently. However, despite all of the fantastic learning opportunities, the salary is really low. OP did not consider this a problem, even though it meant she could not afford premium labels or to spend money on a ton of…

Dealing with clients is not a simple undertaking. That being stated, how would you react if your micromanaging employer followed you around the office all day long? The story below is an account of a frustrated employee. The original poster (OP) worked in customer service for a considerable amount of time. As a result, one might think he was immune to the everyday chaos. But when his boss reprimanded him twice in one day for things he hadn't even done, it became too much for him to handle, and…

The corporate world is known for its intense rivalry. Therefore, regardless of how absurd they may seem, following business traditions is necessary if one wants to climb up the corporate ladder. The story below is an account of a confused employee. The original poster (OP) returns from his lunch break to find an email from his boss. According to the email, arriving late is considered disrespectful and will not be accepted. The email also includes time stamps to substantiate the previously state…

A good manager should know how to delegate their tasks to the people who work for them. When a manager is unwilling to let some of their responsibilities pass on to their employees, both so that the employees can learn and so that the manager would be able to free up their own time, they are lacking some important leadership qualities. A crucial part of managing others is helping them develop and expand their horizons within the workplace. If my manager had to leave for three months, I know she…