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'I will never want to work with you again': Woman gets payback when mean ex-coworker contacts her for a work reference

'I will never want to work with you again': Woman gets payback when mean ex-coworker contacts her for a work reference

I would not want to get on this person's bad side… This woman shared her tale of a former coworker's comeuppance via this thread on Reddit's r/pettyrevenge subreddit, and let's just say that her comeback was decidedly savage. First, let's take things back a few years. When the Redditor was working for a different company for over seven years, she worked out a situation with management that allowed her to go back to school while working mostly full-time. Essentially, she worked longer hours 3x/w…
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'My boss implied that not attending would have repercussions': Employee faces consequences if he doesn't go out with boss and coworkers, internet reacts

'My boss implied that not attending would have repercussions': Employee faces consequences if he doesn't go out with boss and coworkers, internet reacts

People's reactions seem to be split on this one!
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15+ Empowered workers who told their bosses to 'Fire me...I dare you'

'Boss never called me lazy again': 15+ Empowered workers who told their bosses to 'Fire me...I dare you'

You're great at your job and you know it, so don't let your boss tell you otherwise. These inspiring workers know their worth. While other countries have excellent protections and rights for employees, America does not have that for every citizen. Most states allow employers to fire their employees for basically any reason, at any time, without any warning. In general, most of us don't want to be fired, since it's a stain on your work history, and your boss might not want to be a reference for…
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'Today I see my job posted': Overworked employee comes to an agreement with boss about workload, then discovers a job posting for her position

'Today I see my job posted': Overworked employee comes to an agreement with boss about workload, then discovers a job posting for her position

We all know how hard it is to advocate for yourself in the workplace. It's so easy to take on more responsibility than what your job typically requires of you, and before you know it, you've set a precedent that you can take on all this extra work for no extra pay. Eventually, you burn out, and you realize that there is not much you can do to salvage the situation unless you talk to your boss directly about your workload and your pay. You finally psyche yourself up to have this meeting. You wal…
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'[I] gave him fake tickets': Employee gets back at boss by making him fly to another city with fake free concert tickets

'[I] gave him fake tickets': Employee gets back at boss by making him fly to another city with fake free concert tickets

Best way to get back at your boss? Give them a fake gift! Apparently, that's the lesson learned after this Redditor got some much needed petty revenge on her manipulative and problematic employer. First off, let's start with some background on this guy. He forced OP to work 13-hour shifts with no OT while feeding that whole “paying your dues” narrative. Additionally, he would have outbursts, both verbal and physical in the workplace. However, at the same time, he kept pestering OP to get him fr…
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'You bet I'm looking for a new job': Employee denied raise until next year, then discovers 10+ coworkers got promotions this month

If they come up with an excuse to not give you a raise right then and there, they aren't likely to change their minds any time soon. There are a lot of nonsensical reasons your bosses might give when they're denying your raise and/or promotion. They could pretend there's a freeze on raises given the current fragile economy. Or they could make up an excuse about some bogus rule regarding when they grant raises and promotions. That second reason was exactly the line that was fed to this employee,…
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'Our boss had banned... birthday celebrations': 30+ "Cool" companies that didn't live up to the hype

'Our boss had banned... birthday celebrations': 30+ "Cool" companies that turned out to be cringy and toxic

Businesses love to brag about their company culture , but their curated image doesn't always match the reality of working there. These employees, who replied to u/terpkawa's question, had a lot to say about that. The OP asked Redditors about the times they worked for companies that touted amazing cultures or benefits, but then really did not deliver. It's nearly impossible to tell from the outset what it'll be like to work somewhere, no matter how closely you look for red flags during the inter…
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'I JUST put my two weeks in': Employee's job offer suddenly rescinded after he gave notice to current boss, company asks him to take down negative review

'I JUST put my two weeks in': Employee's job offer rescinded after he gave notice to current boss, company asks him to take down negative review

This sounds like any job candidate's worst nightmare.
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20+ Funny Office Pranks To Pull On Annoying Coworkers

20+ Funny Office Pranks To Pull On Annoying Coworkers

Some of these pranks took major dedication. If I had the kind of follow-through that these folks had, I would definitely go as far as these people. I mean, if one can barely get through one's work tasks each day, how does one find the time to play a prank on one's annoying coworkers? However, if I could find that time and motivation, I'd be taking lots of inspiration from these Redditors, who shared their office pranks via this r/AskReddit thread. Some of these pranks include the classic “stapl…
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'My employers want everything without having to pay for it': Karen coworker shames employee for quiet quitting, employee claps back

'My employers want everything without having to pay for it': Karen coworker shames employee for quiet quitting, employee claps back

There's always that coworker who throws shade at everyone else for having boundaries at work.
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'Today is your last day': Employee gets kicked off their own layoff call after company revokes their access

'Today is your last day': Employee gets kicked off their own layoff call after company revokes their access too quickly

Picture this: you get called into a Zoom meeting with your boss and HR. You have a suspicious feeling what this call could be about… You've been hearing about the possibility of layoffs. You've been preparing yourself emotionally for this moment. You take a few deep breaths, try to smile your way through the pain, and you log onto the Zoom call. Just when your boss says the exact words you were praying they wouldn't say (those words being “today is your last day”), all of a sudden, you've been…
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'My boss lied to me': Job candidate gets hired with low pay and more work after boss misrepresents responsibilities

'My boss lied to me': Job candidate gets hired with low pay and more work after boss misrepresents responsibilities

We know all too well at this point that job postings can misrepresent aspects of a position, but we're not sure we've seen someone go through the entire hiring process and learn just how different her responsibilities would be after the fact… until now. This candidate went through multiple rounds of interviews thinking she was up for an “assistant” position. She was content with the amount of work and responsibilities that were laid out for her throughout the hiring process. However, once she f…
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'You talk too much': Chatty employee maliciously complies and stays silent at work, gets fired anyway

'You talk too much': Chatty employee maliciously complies and stays silent at work, gets fired anyway

This coworker was a bit too easy to talk to in the office. We've all had these coworkers among us. The ones who manage to be able to talk incessantly throughout the work day. Meanwhile, you're sitting there wondering how they're able to get all their work done every day. Personally, I am not one of these coworkers. Sometimes, it's been hours since I spoke last because I get a bit too laser-focused. Sometimes, I'm simply not in the mood to socialize. So you can imagine that I was at first a bit…
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'Guess who got in trouble? Not me': Micromanaging boss makes employee sign form to only complete specific tasks, plan backfires

'Guess who got in trouble? Not me': Micromanaging boss makes employee sign form to only complete specific tasks, plan backfires

It turns out that when you have a boss who is constantly looking over your shoulder, it can go badly for everyone involved.
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'I like to party': Guy shows up to mass interview of 50 people, self-sabotages to get back at arrogant manager

'I like to party': Guy shows up to mass interview of 50 people, self-sabotages to get back at arrogant manager

Every so often you apply for a job and the interview is far from what was advertised.
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'Good luck finding any other work': 10+ nightmare bosses and the employees who stood up to them

'Good luck finding any other work': 10+ nightmare bosses and the employees who stood up to them

Whether we like to remember them or not, we have all been in toxic work environments. Perhaps you were at the start of your professional life and you were concerned that all workplace environments and dynamics were like this. Perhaps you were working under a new boss who spent far more energy enforcing ridiculous rules and disparaging the work of their employees than fostering a strong working atmosphere. Perhaps you didn't say anything to your boss before you left the company and you desperate…
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