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 …
Seguir leyendo ‘There’s no price worth putting up with that’: The insane work stories that made people quit on the spot
‘I would rather get no recognition’: Worker goes beyond call of duty to save company millions of dollars, is rewarded with a $30 gift card
Let’s call gift cards what they are: a cop-out gift. Sometimes it’s a greatly appreciated cop-out, but a cop-out nonetheless. It screams, «I don’t know you and I have no idea what you like so therefore I’m making you make the decision.» In certain cases, that’s the exact right move. If every gift I’ve been …
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‘I’m not a high school student’: Boss bans cell phones in the workplace, confiscates them before employees clock in
One of the best things about being an adult is that nobody snatches your phone away from you. Don’t get me wrong, I understand why teachers have to take increasingly desperate steps to ensure their students will pay attention. However, when you’re on the other side, it feels pretty silly that you can’t be trusted …
Seguir leyendo ‘I’m not a high school student’: Boss bans cell phones in the workplace, confiscates them before employees clock in
‘Fix this or we all walk’: Duplicitous hotel managers deny holiday pay they previously approved
Working on holidays is one of those annoying inevitables of most people’s lives. You have to get up and go on a day when everybody else is getting to relax. You miss out on family gatherings, on important rituals, and it’s just another day. I’ve worked a few holidays in my time, and it can …
Seguir leyendo ‘Fix this or we all walk’: Duplicitous hotel managers deny holiday pay they previously approved
‘Suggest a solution’: Manager forces employee to manage herself after scheduling her on her day off
There’s nothing worse than a manager who can’t manage. It’s in their title to make sure all the people working below them are doing what they’re supposed to do, and they can’t even swing that! I’m sure we’ve all been under the guidance of a manager who throws up their hands in frustration whenever they …
Seguir leyendo ‘Suggest a solution’: Manager forces employee to manage herself after scheduling her on her day off
‘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
‘Basically fired while on medical leave’: Boss eliminates employee’s position after she got 5 surgeries in 3 months
Disgraced dance teacher and former reality TV star Abby Lee Miller once said, «Everyone’s replaceable.» While that’s not true in a lot of contexts, it’s certainly true in the professional world. People often talk about how if you die, the posting for your job will go up before your obituary. Although morbid, there’s some truth …
Seguir leyendo ‘Basically fired while on medical leave’: Boss eliminates employee’s position after she got 5 surgeries in 3 months
‘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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