I can’t imagine working in an office full-time ever again… The morning commute, dealing with traffic, having to actually talk to other human beings… YIKES! But if it ever happens, I guess I can take a page out of this person’s book. Check out what happened… “I was recruited by an IT Multi National Corporation …
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Employee Got Upset When His Projects Were Given To Another Department, So He Lashed Out At His Manager During Their One-On-One Meeting
Some workplaces embrace flexibility. When their boss thinks that another team could handle a project better, they would easily hand it over to them. This man had 2 projects that were given to another department, so he got upset and lashed out to his manager during a one-on-one meeting. Read the full story for all …
His Manager Forbid Him From Taking His Phone And Computer On Vacation, But When A Work Crisis Happened The Company Spent A Fortune To Ship It To Him
Sometimes managers cut off their nose to spite their face. It not only makes stress for everyone, but it’s expensive and there can be other consequences, too. But sometimes, they have to learn the hard way. Watch it unfold in this story and see the positive changes that came as a result. An IT manager …
His Manager Wrote Him Up For Things That Weren’t His Fault, So He Quit Without Warning And Watched The Business Struggle
Being a sales manager is a tricky job, especially in retail, where sales are often determined by the economy. Like people have any control over that. Unfortunately, many people get blamed for things that aren’t their fault. See how an employee responded to being treated this way. I work in sales at an office supplies …
An Outside Manager Tried To Give Them Extra Responsibilities At Work, But They Made Her Look Foolish In A Group Email As Payback
Ugh, this story brings back some bad memories for me… And it probably will for you, too! Because most of us have had jobs where someone tries to push off work on us that isn’t our responsibility. What’s a person supposed to do in that situation? Maybe take a page out of this Reddit user’s …
‘All up until January I really enjoyed my job’: Starbucks store manager reveals the real reason she quit after 4 years
“If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your food or beverage item, let our baristas know and we’ll gladly remake it for you.” Since their story began in 1971, the beloved coffee franchise, Starbucks, has always prided itself on its customer service abilities. Yet as the chain quickly gained traction and globalized to over …
A Strict Security Policy Backfires When An Important Visitor Is Turned Away, So The Manager Learns A Lesson In Flexibility And Changes The Rules
Working as a security guard means dealing with all sorts of challenging environments and strict rules. When a power-hungry middle manager establishes a strict new policy, a maliciously compliant subordinate helped them see how their own rigid system would come back to bite them. Read on for the full story! I work in security and …
Manager Changed The Lateness Policy To Be Less Lenient, So An Employee Followed It To The Letter And Ended Up Helping Less
There’s nothing wrong with being a strict boss, but you need to know what you’re in for. Many don’t and this one certainly didn’t either. Fortunately for this employee, he knew exactly how to play that game. Check out how he handled his manager’s new rules. My employer’s policy was that if you arrive within …
Operations Manager Was A Pain In The Neck And Inadvertently Asked For An Incompetent Employee To Help Him, So His Coworkers Were Happy To Oblige And Stick It To Him
All of us have had to work with others who are very difficult and egotistical. Unfortunately there’s usually nothing we can do about it. But every now and then there is an opportunity to give these unpleasant workers what they have coming to them. Check out this perfect example, where the worker actually asked for …
He Was Told To Stay Until The Job Was Done, So He Stayed All Night, Got An Extra Day Off Work Plus Extra Pay, And The Manager Was Written Up
It’s unclear if some managers don’t want their words to be taken literally or if they simply haven’t considered how long certain things take. The employee in this story did what he was asked to do and was rewarded wonderfully for it. He knew exactly what he was doing. His manager did not. Check out …
Her New Manager Wouldn’t Allow Her The Paid Time Off To Attend Court, So She Worked The System And Took It Anyway
Some managers are super uppity for no apparent reason. It may be a power trip. Who knows! But the person in this story knew her rights and didn’t back down when her uppity manager put the pressure on. Watch the workplace drama unfold in this story. In the UK if you are required to attend …
His Manager Tried To Call Him Into Work After Approving His Vacation Time A Month In Advance, So He Ignored The Calls, Enjoyed His Holiday And Annoyed The Manager
When you put in for vacation time at work, you can expect to enjoy some much-needed relaxation without having to worry about the job. What happens when your manager tries to call you into work while you are on vacation…out of the country? That’s what the guy in this story dealt with, but he wasn’t …