Fed-up Employee Quits Right Before Coworker’s First Holiday in 3 Years

Get a job, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. Well, for this young employee, fun it was not. OP was sharing a space with one of their coworkers, who was the oversharing type. You know, that person who comes up to you after you return to work on a Monday, all grumpy that the …
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‘Boss is on a power trip’: Ridiculous employer reprimands worker for wearing a sweater after clocking out

One of the worst things about certain jobs is the requirement to wear a uniform. It can make you feel like a monkey in a suit, all dressed up for someone else’s enjoyment. I understand that it’s necessary for safety in some instances, but it can feel dehumanizing. The worst though, I remember from my …
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‘I was never supposed to approve your vacation’: Boss tries to renege on employees Christmas vacation that he approved in October

Asking for time off during the holidays is pretty tricky. Everybody wants to get a couple of extra days off during that weird twilight zone between Christmas and the New Year, but unless your PTO expires at the end of the year, good luck getting an extra week off of work. I understand that it’s …
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Greedy Company Preposterously Asks Employees for Donations for Owner’s Holiday Gift

‘Tis the season for gift giving. For some, it’s the highlight of the holidays. A chance to make manifest the love you feel for those around you. For others, it’s an annual scourge. It can be difficult to find the right gift for everyone and not break the bank while doing so. And the pressure …
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«The gift card was going to pay for new tires»: Selfish boss opts for office Christmas party instead of gift cards despite that being what the majority of employees wanted

When I was a kid, I was given very clear instructions before birthdays and Christmas morning. My parents would always give me and my sister «the talk»: The «no matter what you feel about the gift, say thank you and don’t tell them if you don’t like it» talk. It is so important for people …
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«Call in sick, take PTO, or get online right now:» Boss demands employee takes day off after an 8-minute bathroom break

There are a lot of benefits to working from home. You don’t have to take a shower, commute, or even put on pants to put in a full day’s work, and that’s not a reality most of us were living in 4 years ago. Remote work has brought so much flexibility to regular people, but …
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Ex-Employees Spill Tea on Why They Quit on the First Day

There are a few important ground rules we should remember when entering the workforce… The first rule is to NEVER allow someone to take advantage of your inexperience or lack of knowledge. I know, pretty obvious, but you would be surprised by the number of people that I personally know that have experienced this. I …
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Cruel Hotel Manager Threatens Termination Over Employee’s Hair Dye Stains

Having a dress code or a uniform can be tricky business. I had a uniform for most of my grade school career, and hated every minute of it. As someone who self-expresses through clothing, I raged against all the plaid and the navy. There was no way for me to get creative, as we weren’t …
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Soulless Company Reprimands Employee for Being Thankful for Family Over Job

‘Twas the week for being thankful. Scores of Americans sat around big tables over big plates of food and shared the things for which they were most grateful. It’s a nice tradition, to put words to that warm fuzzy feeling, and to give credit where credit is due. We have to remind ourselves what’s worth …
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Unsuspecting Worker Hired and Fired From a Job They Never Knew About

Starting a new job can be stressful. You’ve presumably gone through an arduous search for this position, sent in dozens of applications, and showed up for interviews. Selling yourself can be emotionally exhausting, not to mention send you in a spiral about your value and worth (if you’re anything like me). And when you finally …
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