'One guy [complained] that his coworker was mimicking his get up [...] said that it's identity theft': 20+ ridiculous complaints as told by HR

HR might not be your friend, but they can certainly hear and see everything. Let's take a moment to consider the good HR reps out there and to think about all the unnecessary drama they have witnessed. Most of these folks do not take any pleasure in cleaning up everyone else's mess. Sometimes, these messes can be a result of tension among coworkers; other times, they can be physical messes.

These ridiculous and cringeworthy stories have been compiled from this r/AskReddit thread, and they certainly make you think about office politics and workplace dynamics from a different perspective. Basically, the major takeaway from all these anecdotes is that most workplace environments can get toxic really fast and it doesn't matter if you're an assistant or if you work in HR. In all of these toxic work environments, it is not fun to have to deal with the drama. But for those of us who aren't a part of it at all and just have the opportunity to read about it objectively, it's more than enjoyable.

Keep scrolling below for these stories. When you're finished, here's another story about an HR recruiter who got ghosted.

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