'That's a trick': New employee is reprimanded for showing up with coffee, despite arriving on time and ready to work

Coffee is the secret ingredient that keeps the working world afloat. If coffee suddenly disappeared tomorrow, I'd bet that the American GDP would decrease by at least 60%. It's the reason we wake up in the morning, it's what keeps us at our desks, and it's what keeps our motivation up just enough to complete the tasks that are asked of us. Sure, we have kids and pets and the rare case of home-grown energy that makes the morning possible, but for caffeine addicts, that's all null and void without a cup of joe. 

That's why it's so baffling when employers try to deny your right to it. Take away our coffee, take away our reason to be there. But in this story, an employee was snarkily berated for arriving with their beverage of choice. Read on for the details and be glad you're not starting work at this particular job. 

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