Employees expose major red flags they've encountered while working at companies: 'An overabundance of outdated motivational posters'

Have you ever come across a job listing and immediately knew you wouldn't want to work there? Maybe the listing used phrases to describe the company culture, like "we're a big family," or stated that they required candidates who could "perform well under stress," setting off major red flags in your head. That's not really the type of environment you're looking for when you're trying to find your dream job. But the kinds of red flags you can find at companies go way further than those examples. The employees below have encountered some shocking red flags with employers, whether it be in job listings, something the hiring manager said in an interview, or workplace experiences that made them eager to put in their two weeks ASAP. No matter the reason, you should take these stories as a warning. You don't want to get stuck at a company like this.

But other times, it's your coworkers who are the problem. Read about these hilarious stories of new hires who were fired on the first day: 'Kid lied about his experience as a foreman and drove a skid into the side of the house we were working on' 

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