We live in the times of the cruel job market where you basically have to shower in a sea of cold “Good luck in your future endeavors!” application rejections to even get to the point of an interview with absolutely no promise of getting a position.
Getting rejected is something all job seekers grow accustomed to, even though it melts your confidence with each letter, leaving you with a sense of last hope until you finally get your job and everything suddenly seems like a bad dream, a nightmare, to be honest.
So it’s only fair that many workers do everything they can to maintain their job even if that means they have to put up with the boss from hell. The subreddit “Antiwork” is a shelter for those who think of ending work, including those who have had enough of their employers and had to expose their deeds online.
Below is a list of the worst screenshots submitted by employees who basically deserve a medal for their patience. Scroll down and be sure to share your own experiences working with a bad boss in the comments, if you have one. And if you don’t, then we are happy for you!
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Horrible Bosses
Who’s The Boss Now?
I Made The Mistake Of Calling In Sick For My Shift 8 Hours Before It Started. No Regrets
While you don’t have to be best friends with your boss, it’s only fair you two get along as much as possible, making it a healthy workplace environment to be in from 9 to 5 on a daily basis. But, sadly this is not always the case. A recent survey from jobsite Monster.com polled almost 1000 people openly seeking new jobs and found out some shocking revelations.
In fact, when asked why they wanted to leave their current employer, a whopping 76 percent of jobseekers named a "toxic" boss as the reason. Of course, we can debate for ages what the term “toxic” is exactly referring to as it may range from being a jerk to someone who is too demanding, micromanages everything, barks out orders, constantly criticizes his workers or exhibits inappropriate behavior.
Got My Beer Balls On Right Now, I Think I Made The Right Decision
Between A Friend And His Manager At A Small Packing Plant
I Encouraged My Cousin To Quit Her Job And She Finally Stood Up For Herself!!
One thing is clear—a toxic boss is someone who poisons the workplace with toxicity instead of using their power to motivate, inspire and understand their employees. Meanwhile, 26 percent of the employees in the Monster survey said their boss was "power-hungry" or only looking out for themselves. 18 percent called their boss a “micromanager” and 17 percent said their boss is “incompetent.” The other 15 percent said their boss is never around and doesn’t seem to care.
Horrible Bosses
I’ve Never Had To Put Up With This Sh*t Before
Boss Called Me In The Middle Of Fixing The Day Shifts Mistakes On Top Of Doing My Own Job To Chew Me Out For Refusing A Customer. Needless To Say, She Won’t Have To Worry About Getting Anymore Complaints About Me
Another poll that surveyed 2,000 American office workers showed that they would rather have more feedback from their managers than more money. In fact, 53 percent of those surveyed said that more feedback on their role is the number one thing they want to see more of from their boss. Surprisingly, it turned out to be even more important than extra compensation (48%) and more honest communication (48%).
Quit My Job Last Night, It Was Nice To Be Home To Make The Kids Breakfast And Take Them To School Today! Off To Hunt For A New Opportunity, Wish Me Luck
I Was The Last Person At My Store, And I Quit Today After Being Expected To Come In And Help Customers After Being Exposed To Covid
The Sign I Needed To Take The Plunge And Do What I Love For A Living
Moreover, 78 percent of the respondents who have been employed, seven in ten, have admired one of their managers as a role model. The results suggest that great managers, CEO and bosses are often overlooked in company’s success and play a vital role in keeping employees on top of their game.
Incredibly, an admirable boss can have so much positive and long-term influence on their employees that it may have a direct effect on their behavior. The survey found that 71 percent of the respondents said their role models directly impact their behavior and choices on a daily basis.
Horrible Bosses
That One Time My (Former) Boss Tried To Make Me Come In To Deliver Sandwiches During The Freeze In Texas
My apartment hadn’t had power for two days and was forty degrees, the roads were still completely frozen and everyone was getting into car accidents, and I was 3 months pregnant.
My Girlfriend Works At A Recovery Home For Old People And People Who Need Help Physically And This Is What Her Boss Sent Her. 2 Weeks Later Her Coworker Came In With Covid And One Of The Patients Died From It
Fact: Sh*tty Managers Is Why No One Wants To Work
Recruiters Response After Being Told I Can’t Start On A Two Days Notice
I Quit A Day After This
I Have Been Wanting To Quit My Job Of 10 Years Took A Mental Health Day To Think About It This Is What I Wake Up To..
I Work For A Multibillion Dollar Corporation. Which Of Us Is Actually Stealing Time?
I'm Quite Annoyed And Want To Reply Accordingly, But I'm Unsure If My Words Hold Any Truth
Horrible Bosses
How A Quit My Incredibly Toxic And Abusive Job A Couple Of Weeks Ago. Just Found This Sub And Thought I’d Throw It In There. I Had Worked 7- 60 Hr Weeks Str8 And Tried To Take Off For My 21st Birthday. Request Denied, So I Called Out Sick Instead. Boss Found Out And I Figured, F*ck It, And F*ck You
I Was Sick And 10.50 An Hour Wasn’t Enough To Make Me Stay During A Pandemic
My Buddy's Boss Last Night. Good For Him But I Wouldn't Have Answered
Horrible Bosses
Yeah, Let Me Just Cancel All My Plans. I’ve Made Months In Advance. Be Right There
Got Fired After Having Allergic Reaction To Second Vaccine Dose
Got Illegally Fired From My Job, And Then The District Manager Had To Tell My Store Manager To Re-Hire Me
My Boss Who Expected In The Office The Day After My Mom Died
This Was Sent To Me 20 Minutes Before My Shift Started
My Boss Hired Me For Part Time, Knowing My Full School Schedule- But Keeps “Accidentally” Scheduling Me 50 Hours A Week
Yesterday I Posted My Boss's Reaction To My Mother Passing. Today I Was Notified My Son Has To Quarantine For 10 Days, This Is Another Gem
This Happened A Couple Years Ago, But I Just Discovered This Sub. Getting That Response Was Oh So Satisfying
Horrible Bosses
Right After I Called In Saying I Was Sick I Got This. I’ve Never Even Taken One Day Off
My Bosses Reply When I Told Him I Can't Afford $260 Rain Gear Right Now. No I Don't Need To Work More Hours, I Need You To Pay Me More
Resigning From A Sh*tty Job With Style
After Outing Him As A Theft, Liar And A Abuser Of His Power He Is Still The Manger Of That Store Till This Very Day
Got Fired Yesterday
I Had No Car, And He Scheduled Me At A Different Store Miles Away, Knowing I Walked. Fuck These Managers
Prospective Employer Texts Me At 11:30pm The Night Before For A 9am Interview? Tf?
Horrible Bosses
Notice!? I Got Your Notice Right Here Buddy!
I've worked for American companies for the last 25 years in Europe. Good experience. That being said, I was offered a chance to relocate to the US a couple of times, not in a million years, I would lose too many rights and benefits. The US really needs to up its game on basic employment laws.
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I do my best to set boundaries and NOT communicate with coworkers/bosses about work outside of work hours. All this last minute scheduling is nuts. I've quit jobs before because people kept texting/emailing me about work and expecting responses when I'm not getting paid for that time. I have zero interest in that.
I've worked for American companies for the last 25 years in Europe. Good experience. That being said, I was offered a chance to relocate to the US a couple of times, not in a million years, I would lose too many rights and benefits. The US really needs to up its game on basic employment laws.
Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I do my best to set boundaries and NOT communicate with coworkers/bosses about work outside of work hours. All this last minute scheduling is nuts. I've quit jobs before because people kept texting/emailing me about work and expecting responses when I'm not getting paid for that time. I have zero interest in that.
