Starting a new job always comes with some risks. You never truly know what you’re in for until you’re knee deep in it already. There is only so much you can glean from a job description and a couple of rounds of interviews. Everyone is usually on their best behavior through these, so there’s not …
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‘Boss asked me to show team spirit and come in unpaid’: Job asks employee who just worked 6 days straight to come in for a 7th day to ‘volunteer’ unpaid, employee quits on the spot
Some people take too many liberties when it comes to work. We all have different definitions of it, I suppose, but it boils down to being paid for services. You provide a service, and you are compensated monetarily. This is sort of the barest bones definition, but it bears repeating because bosses don’t always understand …
Seguir leyendo ‘Boss asked me to show team spirit and come in unpaid’: Job asks employee who just worked 6 days straight to come in for a 7th day to ‘volunteer’ unpaid, employee quits on the spot
Worker leaves his phone on the back of a work truck, blames coworker for driving away and breaking it and wants him to pay half: ‘He left his phone in a stupid place’
It’s always awkward when you break something. Who hasn’t been at a party where a glass was broken? If you haven’t, then you haven’t been to a party. And I’ve been that person who has shattered glass when I certainly did not mean to (who means to?) You do your best to immediately apologize and …
Seguir leyendo Worker leaves his phone on the back of a work truck, blames coworker for driving away and breaking it and wants him to pay half: ‘He left his phone in a stupid place’
Boss accuses employee of lying about work attendance on July 9th despite them having receipts proving otherwise: ‘He told me I had to use sick time for that day’
Nobody likes to be called a liar. It’s one of the most salient insults we have as a culture, and it can be bandied around at any time. It hurts to hear almost more than anything else. Because if you’re a liar, then you’re not to be trusted. If you’re a liar, then nobody will …
Seguir leyendo Boss accuses employee of lying about work attendance on July 9th despite them having receipts proving otherwise: ‘He told me I had to use sick time for that day’
Manager asks employee to work until 8pm on Friday, gets mad when they already had plans: ‘The project wasn’t urgent and could have been done Monday’
Work-life balance is not always an easy one to strike. Some of us are workaholics and need a certain level of business to keep us from drowning. Others have a hard time motivating when it comes to buckling down and clocking in. But everyone needs to find the balance that works for them. And usually …
Seguir leyendo Manager asks employee to work until 8pm on Friday, gets mad when they already had plans: ‘The project wasn’t urgent and could have been done Monday’
The Best Relatable Work Memes This Week (August 4, 2025)
Along with any popular holiday periods, the middle of summer can feel like one of the most difficult times to be at work. The sun is shining (or at least making more of a regular appearance), colleagues are taking more PTO than usual for their annual vacations, and a refreshing beverage on some pleasant terrace …
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Family-in-law criticize working mom for taking 3-year-old to daycare once a week, she tells them to get jobs: ‘Some days I don’t get to work all day and have to work into the night’
Parenthood is one of the most difficult tasks that a person can undertake, and doing it while having a job at the same time is enough to push even the most calm and collected individuals to breaking point. Many parents raise their kids while also working full-time, but that doesn’t mean that it is an …
Seguir leyendo Family-in-law criticize working mom for taking 3-year-old to daycare once a week, she tells them to get jobs: ‘Some days I don’t get to work all day and have to work into the night’
Entitled coworker tattles on her coworker to HR for not inviting her to his wedding: ‘She filed a complaint saying I was being «exclusive» and «creating a hostile environment by leaving people out.»‘
You cannot assume that your coworkers are your friends. If you are a lonely person who doesn’t have that many friends, it can be tempting to constantly ask your coworkers to hang out with you outside of work. After all, you spend so much time together anyway. That must mean that you’re building a bond …
Seguir leyendo Entitled coworker tattles on her coworker to HR for not inviting her to his wedding: ‘She filed a complaint saying I was being «exclusive» and «creating a hostile environment by leaving people out.»‘
Mom cries watching baby sit up for the first time through baby monitor at work: ‘6 weeks of maternity leave is inexcusable’
Having a job may be hard, but holding one down while being an active parent is even harder. This is especially true for moms, who more often than not have to go through the ordeal of pregnancy and birth alongside all the other duties of parenting. In a just world, this would be properly recognized …
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‘My sister REEKS and honestly makes me gag sometimes’: Woman tells new-grad sister she’s not getting jobs because of her bad hygiene, not sexism
There are a few things that are inevitable in life. We’re all going to leave this Earth one day at least in spirit and we’re all gonna have to find a job at one point or another. Unless you’re one of those lucky people who found the infinite money glitch. But if you’re not, then …
Seguir leyendo ‘My sister REEKS and honestly makes me gag sometimes’: Woman tells new-grad sister she’s not getting jobs because of her bad hygiene, not sexism