39-year-old employee told he's not allowed to use the break room at work because he's salaried: 'I can't get water or coffee now because it's too confusing for other people?'

Imagine if one day at work, your boss went up to you and said you were no longer allowed to use the break room. It's not like this was a declaration that applied to everyone else in the office. Rather, this new rule only applies to you. No, it's not punishment for anything you did wrong, and it's not temporary for whatever reason. The explanation this boss gave was that because this employee was salaried and other workers nearby were not, there was confusion as to why this person was able to clock in and out three to four times a day when others were discouraged from doing so. 

So, essentially, this employee was no longer allowed to get coffee or water a few times a day because people can't mind their own business. Furthermore, his boss clearly did not want to inform other folks on the floor that this employee was salaried so as not to upset the others. However, the lack of transparency and the taking away of privileges for the salaried employee are not exactly the proper solution here either. Keep scrolling below for the full story and for the best reactions from members of the online community.

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