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#funny #storytime #creativity #wtf #the_more_you_know
https://www.boredpanda.com/bad-awful-annoying-bosses/?utm_source=iosapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=iosapp
SirSmurfalot
#16 Report for wage theft.
BrockEffingSamson
I once got fired for missing a meeting about a thing that was going to be happening a month out...when I only had 1.5 weeks left to work.
BrockEffingSamson
I laughed in the GM's stupid face, said "good luck covering the double-shifts you scheduled me all week".
SliderOfElay
#10 HR is to manage people for the company. They are on the company's side. Send that email to the labor board.
onlyhalfghost
HR should know that "literally violating labor laws in the open" is bad for the company, so do them a favor by calling labor board.
JesaraB
I would actually ask for HR to give me Their response in writing "for the future" and turn it over too.
SliderOfElay
Yeah, they fucked up. A labor board may get all up in there shit and fuck them for every little thing they have done wrong. Good
imreallytrying
#45 could it really be cheaper to pay employees to separate beans than to buy new ones?
IrrelevantOutsideOfMyBubble
A boss absent-minded enough to make the mistake in the first place might not have considered that.
tr26
Restricting employees from discussing pay is a violation of federal law. 29 U.S. Code § 157 and 158
SirSmurfalot
#35 Employers love to pretend paying you in cash is good so you can avoid taxes, but it really allows them to avoid a slew of regulations.
SirSmurfalot
Those regulations protect you as an employee, ensure safe conditions, compensation if you are hurt, unemployment if you are laid off.
SirSmurfalot
When you hear GOPers bitching about "Job killing regulations", what they're really mad about is being forced to treat you like a human.
wylkyn
#10 In the United States its illegal to create policies to prevent workers from discussing their wages.
flamedance58
#19 someone is off their meds wow
Davidnfilms
These are stress inducing.
felixthedogbat
In his defense, #35 is pretty funny.
DameDePiques
Maybe their current client is a stripper.
IrrelevantOutsideOfMyBubble
Unless that was happening every time, I totally agree.
wtforero
That seems like a 1 time prank to me, especially considering it’s construction
OngoGoblogianTheArtCollector
Does the US just not have any labour protection laws. Jesus Christ figure it out already
MacClay
We do! We also have laws against speeding and media piracy.
tr26
It's illegal to restrict people from discussing pay. 29 U.S. Code § 157 and 158
TielKiri
We do have laws; several of these are illegal
JesaraB
The pay discussion and charging for water are illegal, maybe one or two others, but yes, you got it right, the US doesn't protect workers.
saeheria
The republicans do their best to get rid of every step we take forward
Infamousprevert
There is a very strong anti-workers rights movement that's been happening for years here. Unions are painted as enemies.
DangerousNoodle
Not sure which states these all took place, but many could have legal action taken. Most people can’t afford to take legal action though.
DangerousNoodle
Most of these shitty bosses probably know this.
joshcrimson
My previous contract job tried to send me overseas without asking me, with no visa, less pay, and no guarantee of a job when I'd get back.
joshcrimson
I gave them my notice and they tried to negotiate to get me to stay so I told them I'm happy to do an exit interview so they can improve.
LurkerOfDarkness
Should have notified immigration authorities in that other country that the company is engaged in illegalities.
Tassyr
How the fuck is THAT legal? That sounds very "slavery" to me.
joshcrimson
It was shady at best. I ended up getting a call from the company that paid their contract less than a week later and got hired though.
ReiiamaKotsu
It's actually illegal or at least cause for qualification for unemployment.
Nikolai5
That's called human trafficking.
Snooj
That happened to me except instead of overseas it was New Jersey.
GuyGordon
Worse.
tjn24
son of a bitch stole my line
Alfadorfox
#9 I mean, the manager *could* have just failed to mention that no white servers would serve them either... and see how long before they fig
Alfadorfox
ure it out. >:3
fnordy
Aw, man, I was gonna say this. Everybody in every thread keeps doing this to me.
Alfadorfox
Welcome to imgur. >:3
Duckychick
Can someone explain #46 to me please? I’m very confused
NicolasKevinMac
Boss was confirming that worker worked 7 hrs. Worker corrects that was actually 9 hrs. Boss gets angry, "graciously" agrees to pay for 8 hrs
zedpower1
I guess it`s a cleaning company and they`re talking about hours done. "Boss" lady trying to scam 2 hours off and gets angry when called out?
sayessathe1st
Yeah I can't make heads or tails of it either, came to comments hoping someone knew
DrRad
When one of my people’s volume dropped, I would call them up. Not to give them shit but to make sure they were ok. A slow shift or just
DrRad
Ducking around is ok. But I called to make sure that they were ok. Often they weren’t, and this was an opportunity for the company to help.
DrRad
I know you think corporations are bad, but some of us are looking out for our people because we care. I let admin know to change
DrRad
Expectations based on issues with employees/partners and the response was always “let us know how we can help.” Some of us care.
LuminoZero
#3: "Call me" translates to "I'm about to say something super fucking illegal and I don't want a paper trail."
ValidGirthCertificate
#12 what kinda abusive and controlling shit is the line "you are nothing without me"?
NunyaBNess1
That one sounds fake. At least, I hope so.
Ttoften
#19 what the actual fuck
0Steve0
Treat the team well and you can have many of those.
JesaraB
But not that Last one, ever.
0Steve0
Yeah there are a couple that I don't like.
JesaraB
The only one I actually Like is the "why don't you go home early" one because so many places run Better if the boss isn't in the way.
whatbuttondoipush
#10 illegal for employers to stop employees tlaking about pay etc per NLRA section. Report their asses!
PendejadasDeNalgas
tr26
Yup! 29 U.S. Code § 157 and 158
atrielienz
Companies suggesting it's not okay to talk about pay are lying. Any company that has this as a rule/guideline is trash.
atrielienz
https://jacksonspencerlaw.com/salary-discussions/
pukeycakes
My company had the head of HR to scold us while saying talking about salary with others is only meant for factory workers
pukeycakes
Because somehow a mental health place is above factory workers who got paid more than half the staff…
CraftyGiant
*criminal... It's a federal crime to prevent your workers discussing pay, OR intimidate them about it in any way.
zubax
Jesus, I think I'll go hug my boss. He is a Saint compare to some of these monsters. I might need to check with HR first though.
counterintel
HR wont take any issue as long as you gently kiss the lobe of his ear to show you are non-threatening.
jimfalconer611
See I’ve heard a kiss will get you in trouble but a light tongue in the ear is just polite.
sdrawkcabmIpleH
I suppose most bosses are saints compared to any of these, since only the worst of real and imaginary bosses make it in posts like this.
AK90
My dad lost his license for 3 months due to speeding, his boss hired a drive so he could still do his job. Should tell you how hes valued :P
Ironbunny
I play dnd with my boss, and for a while his boss too.
Init1alDee
same here. the company I work for actually gives a shit about us
thevortexmaster
I don't know how people can be like this. My employees dad died the other day and I told her to take as much time as she needs
SegyeJibae
because people: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychopathy_in_the_workplace
thevortexmaster
Weird shit. My employees are my gears. I couldn't do what I do without them.
my2micmacs
It's too bad so many other owners, managers, etc., have not realized what u have, or if they do realize who really keeps the business-->/
SmokyDoggg
#12 Holy abusive relationship of a job Batman
Jamerperson
#10 (labeled as 11) is illegal. Taking a screenshot of the email from hr and send it in. Always discuss your salary with others!
CarlottaVonSprockett
HR does not care.
Ozimbah
Yeah, my last exit interview when I mentioned we were told not to talk about pay HR head said "we never said you couldn't" in a panicked
Ozimbah
voice because he knows that's straight up illegal. And he was technically right, it was only heavily implied.
Mechwarrior719
Same with the write up for discussing pay.
catsandcoke
I love that it was put in writing too. So much easier to make a complaint.
HedonistBeard
We don't know what was put in writing, it isn't shown. Typically they use some excuse like "proprietary information" or whatever they want.
o0scottyboy0o
I think a lot of these are illegal.
ProbablyDrunkAgain
My guess is about 1/3 of them are either made up or we're not getting the full story. The other 2/3, definitely asshat bosses.
GerhardRammelhausen
None of these seem out of place. I whitnessed a lot of these at my first employer alone.
o0scottyboy0o
A good guess. Sadly, I bet 1/3 of these people are still working for the same employer, even considering how old some of these posts are.
Kokoryta
I kinda feel for the restaurant owner, because some of that is legit health and safety. But doesn’t need to be an ass about it.
Asteroidrules
If they were real yes, but since writing fiction is legal...
tpanyS
A significant amount of these have legal considerations to them. Especially ones talking about docking pay for any reason, that's a big nono
Asteroidrules
Yeah, but the people making up the fake texts probably didn't know that.
tpanyS
I can easily believe a lot of these, never underestimate the shitty personality of a lot of people in management or running a company.
TielKiri
Last week I found out my boss told my manager that in person but is conveniently not saying it in writing. It’s highly illegal
thembitchesbewitches
#13 I quit a job last year over this exact thing. TWO employees had just died of covid, and this was said at a meeting the next week.
Feralkyn
Whaaaat the fuck?
CookieMonstersCrumbs
Three died since november, another tried to commit suicide. They basically said 'oh well' I'm SO glad my BF is leaving his shit company.
Feralkyn
Jesus CHRIST
CookieMonstersCrumbs
That's not counting how many of them lost family members. There's only 50 people at his location. TOTAL. for all 3 shifts. That's also /1
CookieMonstersCrumbs
not counting how many customers they lost. Small town, lot of dead people and I'm just sick and tired.
Feralkyn
Man I am so sorry
Sigge1981
Jfc. I am so fucking happy I don't live in and have to work in the US.
wiltsjunk
No bad bosses in other countries I guess
Sigge1981
Not like these. Unions make sure of that.
SpacecouchCowboy
Oh don't worry about us everything is perfect here!
Freak0zoid
Amazon, right?
ThouHastNoPizza
/a/iky3Skb
SilentShift
Pretty sure it was from the Amazon Twitter guy that joked (I hope) about wanting to kill himself, aye
ThouHastNoPizza
Yes
FullMetalJackass
Don’t rub it in! Sigh.
tyrunn
Yeah, my working experience is so incredibly better than any of these
UavinAGiggowMate
Because it's so much better everywhere else
elucca
It's not perfect anywhere but it certainly isn't equally bad everywhere.
Sigge1981
Yes. Yes it is.
youmustgatheryourparty
Google labor laws in other countries.
ViciousOtter
Yep, here your boss can't just text you and certainly not on your day off, they would be in trouble lol
Stonewall008
You act as if companies in other parts of the world aren't as snakey
LordJebusVII
I'd love to receive some of these messages, easy lawsuit win in the EU
ElviraQueenOfDarkness
They are. But they cant sms me to come in a day before without extra pay, make me arrange my own replacement or fire me at will .
TheDreadPirateBoberts
most countries enforce their labor laws instead of having labor 'guidelines'
WeaselBandit
Dane here.. They really aren't. This post reads like 1984 to us. Even if one company is like that, a quick call to the union and thats that.
fightingwithmyself
Funny you should bring up 1984. Utah is considered a "right to work" state, which means you can be fired on the spot for any reason...
JohnDillermand
Well, most other countries have laws that protect workers from being fired on the spot for made up reasons, at least.
OilyRainbow
It's not that companies are less "snakey", but rather that the systems set up are better. Where I live now, the education is free and you...
OilyRainbow
Get living expenses during your education (reasonable rates for loans/payback). So you aren't afraid of not having options. You can go back
OilyRainbow
And learn a new skill. Employers aren't your master. You work for them, but they need you just as much and so you get respect and balance. I
OilyRainbow
Feel sorry for my sister in the US and how the fear of layoffs is such a stressor. No one should feel it's the job or loss of everything.
MrHailstone
True but most of the stuff posted here would simply be illegal.
TheMoonTart
There are bad companies all over, but most countries have stronger labour laws and all industries have unions. I live in a ‘3rd world’ 1/
TheMoonTart
country and we get at least 15 days paid time off (company choice, I get 20), 36 days of paid sick leave every 3 years, and they not 2/
TheMoonTart
allowed to just outright fire anyone - they have to go through 9 months of performance monitoring first 3/
DigitalWaffle
Don’t know about these employees, but some of our companies are amazing , supportive, give fantastic bonus packages and take care of us.
DigitalWaffle
Been with my boss 17 years. Have had my income doubled multiple times without asking. Some companies are great, as others suck.
Kbantar
Your single anecdote sure disproved all the mountains of evidence and straw man you created yourself.
DigitalWaffle
The point wasn’t to disprove anything numbnuts. It was to show others not all bosses are assh0les. Horrible and awesome bosses do exist.
Kbantar
That was a strawman since no one made that argument.
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Sigge1981
Oh, I have no doubt about that at all. And I am glad you work for such a company. Stories like these put my teeth on edge, is all.
kaoticgirl
Friend of ours had been with his co 18 yrs. No raises, no medical. Actually got yelled at. SO got him a job at his place & much better.
kaoticgirl
Dude's like 60, who yells at grown men???
gamblingpoet
the one about the freeze burn/toppings all over the floor is the only one that is reasonable and a safety issue. everyone else sucks.
dickable
Valid points aren't an excuse for being a colossal douchebag about it. You can be respectful while correcting people.
nirbo
It’s never reasonable to write to/about another human being that way. Wether or not they work for you.
TheDogEnd
The problem is reasonable, the solution is not.
thorinc
That was extremely rough language but with actual valid points in it, yeah. Kitchens need to stay tidy and clean.
buzzardman2
I mean I think he could of been nicer about it but imagine the notes Gordon Ramsey leaves his workers who mess up.
ManateemSix
Have you ever worked in a restaurant kitchen? That seemed kinda mild based on my experience.
Canyoncarver
Sometimes it's not what you say, but how you say it...
TielKiri
A lesson my mother taught me well
Voxius
His concerns are reasonable. His language, demeanor and name calling isn't.
EngorgedPhallus
Personally that's the environment I thrive in. But I dig that it's not for everyone.
Gayforbae
You've clearly never worked in a kitchen. Or seen Gordon ramsay.
Voxius
I have, to both. The type of the job doesn't give any excuse for bosses to treat employees like that though.
Karmak
You do realize that in a kitchen or restaurant in general, any infractions or violations regarding the health and safety code can result 1)
Karmak
in heavy fines and even shutdowns. So the owner not taking their time to be PC about hurt feelings can be excused. To a point ofc. 2)
BeingABotIsRad
If he were in a rush, I don't think he'd have used multiple colors and taken the whole page up for such a simple message.
Karmak
Could have happened any number of times now and he's finally fed up with the behaviour. This is nothing uncommon.
Voxius
It would have taken him LESS time and been even quicker to write a curt message about it, in the interim and then have a meeting about it.1>
Voxius
But these aren't the actions of someone who are just trying to get a message out there. Writing extremely aggressive messages with no >2
DangerousNoodle
The degrading, condescending language, and cursing is not.
Karmak
2 words. Gordon Ramsay.
Zeefox
Lol, never worked in a kitchen? Your average line cook would think it was weird and super passive aggressive without the swearing.
DangerousNoodle
I’ve only ever worked in kitchens. I’ve ran three restaurants personally. The language does happen, but the obvious tone isn’t ok.
DangerousNoodle
But I do agree, there was truth in what he was trying to get across.
datphone777365
maybe shits is happening cus of that shitheads attitude, fucker thinks he is gordon ramsey or some shit?
LuminoZero
Honestly, every person I've ever known who worked in a kitchen (like, cooks, not wait staff) had a mouth on them and no patience for BS.
42underscores
Yeah, that seems like normal kitchen stuff.
sometimesidontevenknowwhyibother
I really wish some of the company names weren't covered up.
Ssemo
I wish all the names/locations were visible.
DVSBSTrD
As long as they are covered up, nothing will change.
SolHSA
Doubtlessly most of them have gone under since. And the managers have moved to other companies, making new lives miserable.
LurkerOfDarkness
Definitely some walmarts in there. And I'm not even american.
habenerohn2718
If these are American companies and they are not covered up they can sue for defamation.
anotherdickat
good luck with that, see techdirt.com
danimalnzl
Is truth not a defense for defamation in America?
ElSpartin
It is.
CedricDur
Not in the slightest. An old costumer got mad at me, attacked me in the street, I gave her a slap in return. We went to court and she found
CedricDur
a fake witness on how I went up to her insulting and punching her 'for no reason'. I was perfectly satisfied the truth would come out. It di
CedricDur
d not.
TheAbomunistManifesto
yes but right and wrong are of no consequence. retail workers cannot afford decent lawyer or even time off from work. no justice for poor.
HardcoreMango
Defamation applies to false statements, does it not?
GrimnLock
You also have to prove them beyond a “reasonable” doubt and raise funds for the suite
IPoisonedDorcasMutton
Doesn't matter if they run your broke ass out of money with court fees and lost work hours to go to court.
GanjalfTheClear
Why are the offending company names removed on all of these? Why are you continuing to protect them? We should all know who they are so we 1
tyrunn
A fair number of them are fake for Reddit points
GanjalfTheClear
Can avoid working for them. 2/2
RRRIV
Because most are faked and come from r/antiwork
GanjalfTheClear
That's what I figured as well. Unfortunate because fake information like this isn't helpful or even necessary.
TinyOctopus
Tiny Octopus notes this is a literal repost from Huff or some other aggregate click site, so OP had nothing to do with any redaction.
TinyOctopus
Ah, tiny octopus' faithful downvote fairy. Good to see you're still around. Hope you're staying safe.
fissionchris
@TinyOctopus is the only person approved to speak in 3rd person (by my brain) without sounding like a narcissist and/or moron.
fissionchris
Also, I always read TO’s commentary in Teal’c’s voice/demeanor. “Indeed, this pleases @TinyOctopus.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teal'c
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TsubakiTragic
I think I have the same follower Tiny Octopus. Carry on being you, dude. Ur 1 of about 5 ppl here I enjoy reading.