workplace-stories

Developer embarrasses new boss and gets foolish "no overtime" policy overturned by adhering strictly to it: 'Well, it's 4:30. That's my 8 hours. I'll see you tomorrow'

Brad Dickson

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'I need to be paid if he wants my help': Employee gets back at entitled boss who refused to give her a raise

Remy Millisky

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'Call it quits before it gets too messy': New tutor denied promised hours and school district leading to impossible commute, quits before first day

Ben Weiss

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Employees reject promotions due to the lack of increased compensation for responsibility: 'We just don't want to work like our superiors'

Brad Dickson

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'You want to be in control? Fine!': Micromanager gets comeuppance after requiring approval for mandatory training programs, employee maliciously complies

Ben Weiss

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'He will owe us almost $30,000 in back pay': 1099 contractors rebel after working over 80 hours a week for their boss and having to sleep in their cars on work trips

Ben Weiss

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Employee gets back at micromanaging boss by working scheduled hours after being singled out over flexible working hours: 'You will work 9 to 5 so we can watch you'

Brad Dickson

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Arrogant scientist scolds lab technician for double-checking his work, so the lab technician smugly watches as he gets his comeuppance: ‘Biggest eye roll possible’

Lana DeGaetano

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‘You're bringing tension to the office’: Employee confronts new hire after they refused to listen to her training, new hire claims they can figure out everything on their own

Bar Mor Hazut

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'New hire lasted 10 minutes': Server tells off manager on day one after not being allowed to bring her dog to work

Ben Weiss

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Online community members back employee for refusing to give vacation days to their coworker for her honeymoon: 'She wasn't happy and told me I was being selfish'

Brad Dickson

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Software giant fires last developer capable of servicing $25M contract in short-sighted cost-cutting measure, he successfully negotiates $1M/yr consulting fees:'Never fire the last legacy knowledge guy...'

Brad Dickson

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'A nice little power imbalance is her cup of tea': Boss pressures employee to text her every time she leaves for work, employee refuses

Ben Weiss

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'I encourage everyone to seek employment elsewhere': New hire discovers epic resignation email from a few months ago, immediately quits in solidarity

Ben Weiss

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Manager contacts employee at 2 AM demanding they cover next day's shift, employee ignores the message and sleeps in: ‘Sorry, I'm enjoying my day off’

Bar Mor Hazut

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'Just lost thousands of dollars worth of product at work. Most likely getting fired': 20 People who had rough days at work

Remy Millisky

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