workplace-stories

HR Makes Salaried Employees Fill Out Time Cards, Costs Them Big

Brad Dickson

'I was that lady who checked you in last time. And I did not say that': Entitled hotel guest tries to cheat his way to a cheaper rate, gets caught in a lie

Ben Weiss

'End of discussion, do you understand me?': New boss throws tantrum at employee for executing task without the OK, employee malicious complies and gets boss fired

Ben Weiss

'Should I take his advice?': Boss rudely suggests worker quits over scheduling change, employee considers it

Brad Dickson

Nepo-baby new owner can't run their company, fires company's top performer so they delete all of their files before leaving

Brad Dickson

'[I] got fired over chicken nuggets': Conniving coworker spies on employee who snuck food to customers

Remy Millisky

'Ends up paying him double': Greedy business owner tries to scam IT guy, IT guy scams him right back

Brad Dickson

Worker gets one over on vindictive HR by following workplace guidelines

Brad Dickson

'Only a week notice?': Boss tries to guilt employee into staying longer, employee retaliates and decides to leave that day

Ben Weiss

'I will be leaving in order to [pursue happiness]': Coworker's genius resignation letter goes viral

Brad Dickson

'Ok, then I quit.': HR tries to make employee work weekends after learning they work a side hustle, they quit

Brad Dickson

Update: 'I would like to apologize': Elon Musk forced to apologize after publicly shaming disabled developer who was questioning their employment status

Brad Dickson

'[My boss] sent me home for being rude': Employee rejects workplace birthday party, but boss insists

Remy Millisky

'I quit, don't call me': Teen worker quits after being threatened by boss for seeking "optional" urgent medical care

Brad Dickson

'Lunch is only an hour? No problem': Employee forced to abandon efficient routine when boss micromanages their lunch break

Brad Dickson

'Narcissistic bosses are the worst': Employee told she's disposable despite doing all her boss's work, she quits and company suffers

Ben Weiss