‘There’s even an At-Will clause in my contract’: Boss refuses to accept employee’s resignation, threatens to sue him for quitting

Knowing you can leave anytime is one of the best things about a lousy job. Sure, it might not be advisable to quit your job the second something bad happens, but at least you’re not an indentured servant in 1700s America who cannot leave until their mandatory contract is fulfilled. Quitting can be intimidating because …
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‘Should I be concerned?’: Worker confronts HR representative after their manager bans employees from discussing pay

There are some things that coworkers shouldn’t ask each other about. It’s usually a good rule of thumb not to discuss politics, religion, or s*x too thoroughly with the people you have to spend 40 hours a week with. Heck, I don’t even want to know the in-depth political compass of someone I only spend …
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32 Work-from-Home Memes for Remote Workers Who’ve Mastered Waking Up 2 Minutes Before a Zoom Call

In 2020, many of us dipped our toes into the work-from-home life, thanks to the pandemic. Surprisingly, even post-pandemic, lots of companies stuck with remote work or transitioned to a hybrid setup. Once we got a taste of the WFH (in our PJs) comfort, going back to the office grind felt pretty daunting. I’m a …
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25+ Hilariously Odd Reasons Why Job Applicants Were Rejected

Have you ever had a job door slammed in your face for a reason so outlandish it left you questioning if hiring managers were consulting a Magic 8-Ball? Well, welcome to the club. Over on Reddit’s r/antiwork subreddit, job seekers have been exchanging stories of rejections that are exceptionally absurd. In this treasure trove of …
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‘She’s become like a third parent to the kids’: Douchey Dad Hires Nanny, Gets Annoyed When She Does Her Job

The only thing harder than being a parent is having to parent somebody else’s kids. We can assume that most people who become nannies do so because they’re genuinely good with children, but they often have to be just as savvy with their actual employers as well. Those who earn enough money to get hired …
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Demanding Business Owner Gets Slammed for Douchey ‘Interview Hacks’ to Use on Job Applicants

The only thing more twisted than a person who enjoys looking for a job are those who are in charge of the recruiting process. There are plenty of prospective employers who are way too willing to prey on your desperation to find a position that will pay the bills.  In this day and age, it …
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‘My review comes up a lot in their interview process’: Worker’s Glassdoor review causes trouble for previous employer

This employee has learned that a Glassdoor review they wrote when they quit their job has given their past-employer grief with hiring. The employee writes that they left their position after experiencing unprofessional treatment from their manager, which they felt necessitated the review being written. This thread was posted to Reddit’s r/pettyrevenge subreddit this week …
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‘I can’t afford to pay them’: Employee fired and asked to repay $1,100 to employer

This employee was accused of claiming hours they had not worked, with the employer demanding repayment of the supposed wages under the threat of lawsuit. The employee, Reddit user u/disappoint-mint, turned to this popular Reddit subreddit in order to seek advice and share their story. They posted their story to the popular Reddit subreddit r/antiwork …
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Job Applicant Applies For Fully Remote Position, Walks Out Of Interview When Employers Reveal It’s Hybrid

One of the few benefits of the dumpster fire that has been the past few years are the revelations that have come regarding work. When it comes down to it, most of us who work traditionally office-based roles simply do not have to be in the office if we don’t want to be. While there’s …
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Shady Law Firm Tries to Trick Job Applicant Into Doing Free Labor, Gets Brutally Out-Lawyered

There’s no shortage of shady employers out there laughing maniacally as they exploit the meek and unassuming. But a law firm attempting to illegally trick a fellow lawyer into doing free work for them? Some people are as audacious as they are stupid.