Employee forced to work in office with no windows and no coworkers resigns, boss retaliates: ‘It’s not your job to run your boss’ business’

Most of us know that going to work can be a drag. Having to wake up early, get out of bed, put on real people clothes, and make it happen every day is difficult. For most of us, the only reward is a fresh cup of coffee waiting for us on the other side. And …
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‘Not happening, I’m going home’: Senior employee quits, leaving company in the dust after manager writes him up for not working on day off

One dude named Steve was a hardworking employee who went above and beyond for his company. He ended up working there a long time… 10 years, in fact. After so much time, Steve was the most senior employee outside of management, and also the best at what he did. What happened? What always happens. A …
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‘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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‘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 …
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‘There’s no price worth putting up with that’: The insane work stories that made people quit on the spot

Quitting a job can be a drama-filled event. There’s something so theatrical and flamboyant about saying «That’s it, boss. I’m outta here!» Like you’re some sort of stressed-out banker during the Great Depression. I’ve never done it in such a dramatic fashion, I usually make quiet and peaceful exits, but one day I would love …
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‘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 …
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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 …
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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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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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Movie Theater Makes Teen Work Exorbitant Hours For Thanksgiving Weekend, Her Parents Make Her Quit

If there’s one group that is easy to take advantage of in the workplace, it’s teenagers. Sure, there might be some pesky child labor laws keeping bosses from treating them like late 19th-century factory workers, but the ethos of that era often still rings true.  I remember the first day of my first job. I …
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