It is not uncommon to get fired for no reason in The United States. Sure, your boss might give you some cock-and-bull reason for firing you, but you often have no real way of knowing if that’s the true reason for your termination. There are rare occurrences when somebody gets fired so carelessly at such …
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‘I took too much initiative’: Employee gets fired for being too productive, debunks supervisor’s untrue accusations
Going above and beyond isn’t always the best thing for a worker to do. Sometimes, it can lead to overly enthusiastic people stepping on other people’s toes and trying to steal their thunder. It can also lead to major burnout that can only be fixed by stepping away from working so hard. That being said, …
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‘You have to work FIVE years to be eligible for 1 week of PTO’: Company announces absurd PTO policy, denies any vacation time to employees with under 5 years at the company
Getting paid time off at your job can take some time. Unless you’re an usually lucky duck or a master negotiator, you won’t start a new job with weeks of PTO for you to take whenever you want. You will typically acquire it over months or years, saving it for a big vacation or a …
Seguir leyendo ‘You have to work FIVE years to be eligible for 1 week of PTO’: Company announces absurd PTO policy, denies any vacation time to employees with under 5 years at the company
‘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 …
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‘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
Construction Worker Gets Back at Teammates After They Mess With His Radio
Even while maintaining a calm workplace is one of the most crucial aspects of our daily lives, some people do not always view it as a common objective that must be consistently pursued. The story below is an account of a frustrated employee who discovered a perfect way of exacting revenge on his coworkers for …
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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 …
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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‘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 …
Seguir leyendo ‘Boss is on a power trip’: Ridiculous employer reprimands worker for wearing a sweater after clocking out