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You know the worst part about having a job? Well... everything, really. If it’s a necessary evil in life, there is nothing good about it. Right?

But all jokes aside, jobs can be fulfilling, fun, even fantastic if we’re following the alliteration train. However, more often than not, having a rotten egg of a coworker can really be a buzzkill, and that’s what folks more or less celebrated this time around: sharing perfect examples of employees you’d mildly not wish upon your enemies.

#1

Office Manager Tries To Bully Me Into Giving Money For A Present For Our Millionaire Boss

Office Manager Tries To Bully Me Into Giving Money For A Present For Our Millionaire Boss

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Cecilia Herrera
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A present should be something that is willingly given to someone else. It should NOT BE a thing you are bullied into giving.

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Woke Up On My Day Off To A Voicemail Asking Why I Wasn't At Work. Apparently Someone Changed My Schedule Without My Knowledge And That's My Fault??

Woke Up On My Day Off To A Voicemail Asking Why I Wasn't At Work. Apparently Someone Changed My Schedule Without My Knowledge And That's My Fault??

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#3

“Work Is Not Meant To Be Fun”

“Work Is Not Meant To Be Fun”

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C.O. Shea
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rat out your coworkers to ensure no fostering of a team atmosphere.

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As is normal, folks often take to the internet to share their gripes and frustrations with stuff, and coworkers, bosses and employees are no exception. The internet is all about catharsis, among other things.

In fact, 1 in 4 employees are said to have left work because of another coworker being an absolute pain. They probably also vented online. Probably.

#4

The Mess I Watched My Coworkers Left. To Those Of You That Say I Should Have Cleaned It Up, I Am Not Cleaning Someelse’s Mess On My 20 Minute Break

The Mess I Watched My Coworkers Left. To Those Of You That Say I Should Have Cleaned It Up, I Am Not Cleaning Someelse’s Mess On My 20 Minute Break

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Kaedyn Walsh
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10 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd take this over the literal s**t I walk into each time I go to the woman's room. I'm 3rd shift and the only female. Someone on 2nd shift uses the bathroom and NEVER flushes. No matter which it is. I flushed a couple times because jfc first shift is gonna think I'M the toddler who can't flush her own waste. The night of work where my week off for Xmas and new years was to start when shift ended - which im enjoying right now - the cow left..... How to say this.....brown gravy. And lots of it. I refused to flush it, stormed out & wrote a note like 'I'm over this. Whoever is the person on 2nds who is incapable of flushing the toilet, stop being an absolute TODDLER and flush it! I refuse to flush YOUR waste and I am NOT gonna let 1st shift think I'M gross and doing this bs. - (my name) on 3rd shift." I taped it real good to the stall and yeah. Grown a*s adult who can't flush and 100% doesn't wash her nasty hands either, I BET you.

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#5

Someone At Work (Nursing) Perfectly Ripped My Husband Out Of The Wedding Photo On My Locker. There's No Way This Was Accidental

Someone At Work (Nursing) Perfectly Ripped My Husband Out Of The Wedding Photo On My Locker. There's No Way This Was Accidental

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#6

How My Coworkers Leave The Vacuum Cord

How My Coworkers Leave The Vacuum Cord

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Helena R
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mum used to do this and hit really angry that no one else in the house would vacuum. (Spoiler we did but someone had to untangle the mess first despite repeatedly saying the whole reason for everyone's reluctance was because of the tangle she left)

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CapRelo’s statistics continue to say that the worst traits coworkers could have are passive-aggression (33.7%), making excuses (18.4%), entitlement (15%), gossiping (14.6%) and control-freakishness (14.4%). Some also cited tardiness as a reason why they could potentially leave a job, though only nearly 4% said so, which likely means it’s more of a secondary reason.

#7

“Someone” At My Work “Doesn’t” Know How To Use Quotation Marks

“Someone” At My Work “Doesn’t” Know How To Use Quotation Marks

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#8

I Have Been Writing A Fun Fact Every Week On An Unused Whiteboard At The Office. Someone Clearly Doesn't Like It

I Have Been Writing A Fun Fact Every Week On An Unused Whiteboard At The Office. Someone Clearly Doesn't Like It

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#9

Employer Didn't Contact All Weekend Regarding Monday Work

Employer Didn't Contact All Weekend Regarding Monday Work

My employer didnt contact me at all this weekend for work (i am a renovations contractor, monday to friday work schedule). I texted him this morning, and this was the conversation i had. This is the second time ive had to message him to figure out where im working and i have only been working for him for 8 days. In those 8 days, hes told me he restructured and fired all his staff 6 months ago and was working on a new team. Also told me he expects us to use personal vehicles to bring materials to site. A coworker was then told to pick up 10 bags of concrete in their vehicle

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WindySwede
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had a collegue once, that got quite upset that I had not called him to ask if he wanted a lift to conference. He called when me and collegue #2 already had arrived at said place. When he got there he was irritated at me and required that next time I should call him to make sure he had transportation.. 🤦‍♂️

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Some of the aforementioned traits can be anxiety-inducing and considered a likely part of the reason why a bit over two thirds, or 72%, of Americans feel that whatever they were responsible for doing wouldn’t be done if they were to go on vacation or for whatever other incapacitating reason... Because it’s quite plausible that Tim is just a lazy son of a gun.

#10

I Left Some Coworkers A Full Box Of Brownies And Asked Them To Just Save Me A Few And This Is What They Left Me

I Left Some Coworkers A Full Box Of Brownies And Asked Them To Just Save Me A Few And This Is What They Left Me

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Cecilia Herrera
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is cold blooded. Also, if I were you, that would be the last time I brought in anything to share.

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#12

How My Coworker Opens A Box Of Gloves With A Perforated Top

How My Coworker Opens A Box Of Gloves With A Perforated Top

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Blue Mar
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I'm wondering why on everything you got instructions, and yeah - that's why.

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And if you’re wondering, yes, the stats also include favorable traits in coworkers, so let’s go find out who’s your work bestie.

35.9% of people said that a coworker should be collaborative, 22.1% wanted honesty from them, 14.6% of people said they should be adapting and 10.3% of folks demanded good communication from them. And, then there was the 1% that would’ve enjoyed it if their coworkers praised them to the managers.

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#13

My Coworker Drives Me Insane. My Coworker Doesn't Shut Doors, Refuses To Do Dishes, Doesn't Empty The Lint Trap, Etc. This Is What I Pulled Out Of It Today

My Coworker Drives Me Insane. My Coworker Doesn't Shut Doors, Refuses To Do Dishes, Doesn't Empty The Lint Trap, Etc. This Is What I Pulled Out Of It Today

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Cecilia Herrera
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That trapped lint looks like something that Animal Control would be asked to pick up.

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#14

This Is How A Coworker Parks Every F*****g Day…

This Is How A Coworker Parks Every F*****g Day…

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#15

We Make Our Own Schedules And Send In Availability Every Month. It’s Been The Same Policy For The 7 Years I Have Worked There. New Supervisor Seems To Be On A Power Trip And Trying To Make It My Fault She Doesn’t Know I Am Scheduled Off For The Week

We Make Our Own Schedules And Send In Availability Every Month. It’s Been The Same Policy For The 7 Years I Have Worked There. New Supervisor Seems To Be On A Power Trip And Trying To Make It My Fault She Doesn’t Know I Am Scheduled Off For The Week

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A good way of mitigating the concentration of poor coworking fauna is remote work. And, no, it’s not necessarily because it creates an invisible wall that forces coworkers to mind their own beeswax instead of making polite conversation at the water cooler. In fact, for the most part, remote work has fostered a seemingly healthier boundary that helps manage coworkers in your general area.

#16

I Watch The Maintenance Crew Dump The Recycling Into The Trash Bag Every Day After Work. Why Even Have Recycling Bins?

I Watch The Maintenance Crew Dump The Recycling Into The Trash Bag Every Day After Work. Why Even Have Recycling Bins?

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birdhouse
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I truly believe most recycling programs are a scam. It all just ends up in the trash. Our city had a private contract for garbage pick up and would send a recycling truck around to collect. They were just driving to a land fill and dumping. Then I was told if there is a single item that should not be in it or a label not taken off, it goes to the trash as it is too much work for the company to deal with.

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#17

My Coworker Put His Cigarettes In The Small Oven At Work To Drye Them. He Forgot Them And Burned Them When He Cooked His Pizza. And He Still Forgot Them At The End Of His Shift. Even After Cleaning It, There's Still A Smell When It's On

My Coworker Put His Cigarettes In The Small Oven At Work To Drye Them. He Forgot Them And Burned Them When He Cooked His Pizza. And He Still Forgot Them At The End Of His Shift. Even After Cleaning It, There's Still A Smell When It's On

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#18

My Co-Worker's Handwriting

My Co-Worker's Handwriting

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In particular, 34% of remote workers in America have said that the option to work remotely has positively affected their work culture, with 33% also saying that remote work has made them feel more inclined to develop relationships with coworkers, and 18% said remote work has positively impacted their ongoing relationship with coworkers.

#19

My Coworker Learned You Can't Be Honest In The Work Group Chat Smh [oc]

My Coworker Learned You Can't Be Honest In The Work Group Chat Smh [oc]

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#20

I Work At A Hospital And My Coworkers Think Their Mothers Work Here Too. These Have Been Sitting In The Break Room For 2 Weeks

I Work At A Hospital And My Coworkers Think Their Mothers Work Here Too. These Have Been Sitting In The Break Room For 2 Weeks

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#21

Coworkers Have Done This Atleast 50 Times Now, It's 100ft Of Power Cord And Air Hose (100' Each), A Long Frozen Pressure Washer Hose And Another Cord

Coworkers Have Done This Atleast 50 Times Now, It's 100ft Of Power Cord And Air Hose (100' Each), A Long Frozen Pressure Washer Hose And Another Cord

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Costa
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would management allow the 50x wasted manhours to unravel this?

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With that said, 65% of folks talk to their coworkers outside of work, 68% keep in touch with coworkers they’ve had in previous roles. That alone says that good coworkers are key in any company, but it gets better.

Nearly 4 in 5 Americans feel comfortable venting to their colleagues about work-related issues and nearly half would even be so bold as to vent about personal things too.

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#22

Someone In The Office Ate My Snacks While I Was On Leave 🙂

Someone In The Office Ate My Snacks While I Was On Leave 🙂

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#23

I Asked A Coworker To Count And Tally Up Some Apparel For Me. This Is What I Got:

I Asked A Coworker To Count And Tally Up Some Apparel For Me. This Is What I Got:

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#24

My 2 Coworkers Left 45 Minutes Early On A Holiday Weekend, Leaving Me With All These Dishes

My 2 Coworkers Left 45 Minutes Early On A Holiday Weekend, Leaving Me With All These Dishes

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And if you’re wondering, the standoff of “fun to work with” versus “good at their job” view of coworkers among the different generations is progressively shifting. 84% of baby boomers think coworkers have to be good at their job, while Gen X, Gen Y (Millennials) and Gen Z respectively have 74%, 67% and 56%. So, you can see a gradual increase of employees who have more fun coworkers, competence kinda sorta be damned.

#25

This Is In My Office At Monday. It Will Remain Like This Until The Cleaning Staff Comes At Friday

This Is In My Office At Monday. It Will Remain Like This Until The Cleaning Staff Comes At Friday

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SDLT010
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everyone should hand wash a dish they just used and after drying, put it back in the cabinet. Nobody would ever have to clean a huge stack of dishes ever again.

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#26

My Dad Had A Stroke And I Took My Vacation At Work To Help Care For Him

My Dad Had A Stroke And I Took My Vacation At Work To Help Care For Him

He's not doing too good, and my SO and I are moving to help him and my step mom, and I had to give a 1 week notice (not ideal, but better than none imo). Got this text from the owner of the store.

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And (and), again, if you’re wondering, Vermont is the state considered to have the highest coworker ratings, scoring a 4.05 out of 5 with the worst being Nevada at 3.44.

So, if someone at work irks you, change can only be done through action, so be a good team player, and if that doesn’t work—quit. Because mental health is more important than training your tolerance levels.

#28

Guy At My Office Complex Parks Like This Every Single Day. The Lot Is Always Full Each Day As Well. He Doesn’t Have A Handicap License Plate Or Tag On His Mirror

Guy At My Office Complex Parks Like This Every Single Day. The Lot Is Always Full Each Day As Well. He Doesn’t Have A Handicap License Plate Or Tag On His Mirror

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Khavrinen
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Needs one of those "Coloring inside the lines" turtles left on his windshield. *Every* time this happens.

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#29

My Coworkers Complained To My Manager That I Pee Too Much

My Coworkers Complained To My Manager That I Pee Too Much

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Marla
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not quite sure we should be getting our health advice from ChatGPT

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#30

Went To Store 15 Heavy Boxes Of Records By Myself. Found The Storage Unit Like This When I Opened The Door. Coworker Said "Can't You Just Put What You Took In There For Now?"

Went To Store 15 Heavy Boxes Of Records By Myself. Found The Storage Unit Like This When I Opened The Door. Coworker Said "Can't You Just Put What You Took In There For Now?"

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So, what are your thoughts on any of this? Do you have some coworkers you have to grin at and bear with? Share your stories and takes in the comment section below!

And if you want some more coworker fails, the virtual door to the next article is open.

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#31

This Is Supposed To Be Cleaned Every Night By My Coworker With ✨15 Years Of Experience Running His Own Coffee Shop✨

This Is Supposed To Be Cleaned Every Night By My Coworker With ✨15 Years Of Experience Running His Own Coffee Shop✨

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Javelina Poppers
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe this is why he's not running his own coffee shop anymore? Damn health inspectors are so picky.

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#32

Someone Poured Milk In The Coffee Machine At My Office

Someone Poured Milk In The Coffee Machine At My Office

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WindySwede
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks more like ghost water! If that is pure milk then you need to evaluate things!?

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#33

My Coworker Has Taken To Carving Things

My Coworker Has Taken To Carving Things

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Boss Brought In A Few Cinnamon Rolls To Share. One Of My Coworkers Did This:

Boss Brought In A Few Cinnamon Rolls To Share. One Of My Coworkers Did This:

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#35

How A Coworker Opened This Resealable Bag

How A Coworker Opened This Resealable Bag

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Paul C.
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Receptionist at our work opened a padded envelope with scissors sliced through the wires of four headset microphones, Doh!

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