Let me be the first to say it, the labor landscape is rough right now. Employers are complaining that «nobody wants to work» while employees are fed up with low pay and a lack of benefits. If you have a job that you like and it pays you a satisfactory wage, then you’re one of …
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Categoría:Horrible Bosses
‘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 …
Seguir leyendo ‘There’s even an At-Will clause in my contract’: Boss refuses to accept employee’s resignation, threatens to sue him for quitting
‘Looks like she will be covering that shift after all!’: Worker has the perfect comeback for employer who reneged on agreed-upon schedule
There’s nothing more interesting than other people’s drama. It’s why we have celebrity tabloids. There’s something delicious about the nitty-gritty gossip about people you don’t know. My own drama is boring at the very best and devastating at the very worst. But having enough remove from someone really lets you sit back, relax, and read …
Seguir leyendo ‘Looks like she will be covering that shift after all!’: Worker has the perfect comeback for employer who reneged on agreed-upon schedule
‘You’re manifesting my business’s failure’: Dispiteous boss accuses employee of «manifesting failure» of her business
Get your Tarot cards out and crystals ready cause we’re out here trying to manifest the failure of every terrible boss we’ve ever had. Like, can you imagine getting called into a meeting with HR just because your «vibes» were off? Like, heck, Erin, so what if I was in the water closet building a …
Seguir leyendo ‘You’re manifesting my business’s failure’: Dispiteous boss accuses employee of «manifesting failure» of her business
‘Everything is inappropriate’: Creepy boss gives employee flowers after his bullying forces her to quit
Giving someone flowers can be a wonderful gesture. They’re a great Mother’s Day gift, a nice housewarming present, not to mention a sweet show of romantic intention. It’s a beautiful little tradition we have as a culture– to give someone an arrangement of beautiful but fleeting living things to show that we care. Whenever I’m …
Seguir leyendo ‘Everything is inappropriate’: Creepy boss gives employee flowers after his bullying forces her to quit
‘I did not receive my bonus’: Boss forces employee to quit their job to receive their Christmas bonus, refuses to fire them
Leaving your job can either be a devastating or liberating experience. It’s usually a lot more positive when you’re leaving out of your own volition in search of better opportunities elsewhere. Getting fired can be a lot more upsetting, especially if you had seen yourself staying at the company for much longer. However leaving your …
Seguir leyendo ‘I did not receive my bonus’: Boss forces employee to quit their job to receive their Christmas bonus, refuses to fire them
Toxic Boss Enforces Mandatory Daily Morning Meetings, Forces Workers to Stand
I understand the thinking behind standing desks. They improve your posture, get your blood flowing, and counteract the negative effects of sitting for too long. If you’re into it, I’m all for it. But the thing about those is that they’re usually optional. If you want to stand, you can, but nobody’s making you. When …
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‘Guess my last day is Friday!’: Inconsiderate HR worker flagrantly denies time off request they previously approved
As some of us are learning this time of year, time off from work is incredibly important. You need something to look forward to– something to break up the months so you’re not just staring down the barrel of endless workweeks. The weekends only do so much. And most of us are pretty good at …
Seguir leyendo ‘Guess my last day is Friday!’: Inconsiderate HR worker flagrantly denies time off request they previously approved
Karen Takes It One Step Too Far When Bossing Coworkers Around
Being in a professional setting requires one to interact with a variety of people. Some of which, we don’t particularly like. That being said, it is important to remain composed at all times. The story below is an account of a frustrated employee who works at the hospital restaurant. It makes sense that the …
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‘A 2 star review shows you care!’: Employee encourages ex-coworkers to leave negative Glassdoor reviews for toxic company, gets CEO to step down
One of the best things about leaving a terrible job is that you can finally complain about all its bad points out in the open. Without HR breathing down your neck about any reasonable objections, you’re free to say just about anything that doesn’t warrant a cease and desist. The main downside is that the …
Seguir leyendo ‘A 2 star review shows you care!’: Employee encourages ex-coworkers to leave negative Glassdoor reviews for toxic company, gets CEO to step down