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Every workday, most of us clock in or log on and have a decent idea of the tasks ahead of us. Big, small, easy, or daunting, a workday is a workday. However, some managers and bosses seem to forget reality and have started creating more and more ridiculous expectations from their employees.

So we have gathered screenshots from employees sharing the most entitled and delusional orders and requests from their bosses. Get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites, and be sure to share your thoughts and stories in the comments section below. 

#1

My Boss Declined My Vacation (After Having 4 Months Notice) To Hawaii To Propose To My Girlfriend Because They Needed Me In The Office. Work-Life Balance Didn’t Mean Anything To Them

My Boss Declined My Vacation (After Having 4 Months Notice) To Hawaii To Propose To My Girlfriend Because They Needed Me In The Office. Work-Life Balance Didn’t Mean Anything To Them

Anyway… Here’s my view. She said yes.

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#2

This

This

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UndertaleLover (She/Her)
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are you saying that...your employees only work during work hours? That's shocking behavior. You should definitely fire them on the spot. /s

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#3

Tips For Younger Folks In The Workplace

Tips For Younger Folks In The Workplace

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

If the business can't run without you...it's time for a raise.

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#4

It Would Have Taken Everything For Me To Not Hit My Boss If This Was Me

It Would Have Taken Everything For Me To Not Hit My Boss If This Was Me

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#6

This Is Wild. She Didn't Work, But She Didn't Quit. It Took Her Boss Ignoring A Vacation Request We Planned 6 Months Out For Her To Finally Quit The Job

This Is Wild. She Didn't Work, But She Didn't Quit. It Took Her Boss Ignoring A Vacation Request We Planned 6 Months Out For Her To Finally Quit The Job

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

I am amazed that she was married twice in the first place. What an awful person to work for.

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#7

Boss Wanted Me To Come In On Days That I Requested Off. Then He Threatened Me When I Said No

Boss Wanted Me To Come In On Days That I Requested Off. Then He Threatened Me When I Said No

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#8

I Would Have Hung Up Immediately And Told Her That What She Was Doing Was Selfish

I Would Have Hung Up Immediately And Told Her That What She Was Doing Was Selfish

Also, I lost my grandma a few weeks before my wedding and they denied my paid time off because I was going to be off for my wedding, so I didn't get to go to her funeral. She was my last living grandparent. I was heartbroken. I quit that job a few months later. It was a hostile workplace.

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Anyone-for-tea?
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is truly horrific. It would be really rare for this to happen in the UK (I don’t want to say it wouldn’t as there will be that one person that knew someone who couldn’t get the time off!) But blimey, that and the post before about the person’s sister, are awful. I had a day off when my dog died - for free - I just told them I’m not coming in on Monday as I had to travel home the night before to go back to bury him.

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#9

Wife Needs Surgery. They Wanted Her To Sign This. She Said No

Wife Needs Surgery. They Wanted Her To Sign This. She Said No

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#10

I’m A Caregiver/Direct Support Worker For Developmentally Disabled Adults. My Boss Just Scheduled Me For A 20 Hour Shift Without My Consent, So I Quit

 I’m A Caregiver/Direct Support Worker For Developmentally Disabled Adults. My Boss Just Scheduled Me For A 20 Hour Shift Without My Consent, So I Quit

This manager also never shows up for her own shifts.

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

It's amazing how these bosses are always complaining about short staffs, and still they don't hire more employees.

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#11

When Will They Start Tracking Our Bowel Movements, You May Ask? Right Now

When Will They Start Tracking Our Bowel Movements, You May Ask? Right Now

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#12

I Wouldn't Have Been As Nice As You Were In Your Response

I Wouldn't Have Been As Nice As You Were In Your Response

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

It breaks my heart (and makes me angry at the same time) when the death of a family pet is being trivialized like this.

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#13

Got Fired From My Job Because I Couldn't Come To A Cleaning Party On 2-Hour Notice

Got Fired From My Job Because I Couldn't Come To A Cleaning Party On 2-Hour Notice

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Red PANda (she/they)
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There should be a term for discrimination against android users, like androiphobic or smthn

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#14

CEO Called The Manager Today To Tell My Coworker He Was Taking Too Many Water Breaks

CEO Called The Manager Today To Tell My Coworker He Was Taking Too Many Water Breaks

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#15

Text I Received From My Boss While Sick In Bed

Text I Received From My Boss While Sick In Bed

I had told her the day before that I was attempting to look, but of course, nobody wanted to cover. She didn't respond, so I sent a follow-up text, and that was the reply I got. What is this joke about making employees find their own coverage while sick? I literally passed out on the floor, being told I needed to find coverage. 

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Far Cough Khan
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

we have a work group chat. if no one can cover, it is what it is. its only one day, people have sht to do and our bosses understand.

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#16

My Ex-Boss's Reaction When I Told Her That My House Almost Collapsed And I Am Basically Homeless Now. She Wanted Me To Bring The T-Shirt She Gave Me For Work

My Ex-Boss's Reaction When I Told Her That My House Almost Collapsed And I Am Basically Homeless Now. She Wanted Me To Bring The T-Shirt She Gave Me For Work

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

Nope, it's not. Many of the topics that bash the US are often topics that happen all over the world.

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mewmew34
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hey, sucks about your house but if you can't bring your coworker some clothes we're going to charge you for them instead of charging him for his own clothes."

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#18

Forcing Us To Come In On A Day Off For Some Stupid Meeting

Forcing Us To Come In On A Day Off For Some Stupid Meeting

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#19

Boss Lied To Clients About My Mother Passing Away And Expected Me To Play Along

Boss Lied To Clients About My Mother Passing Away And Expected Me To Play Along

The job was two weeks late in starting, but he could have just told the clients he’d forgotten how swamped our shop was and apologized. Or told a white lie that one or another of the machines at the shop had broken down and it took two weeks to get someone in to fix it. But no. And this is hardly the worst thing he’s done. I don’t work for him anymore.

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

Well this is an interesting twist. Haven't heard the "employees dead mother" excuse before. Obviously the guys a genius. And sociopath.

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#20

"There Is No Such Thing As A Day Off." I Used To Work As A Pharmacy Technician For A Very Popular Chain Pharmacy. This Was My Boss Last December, Telling Me I Can't Take A Day Off, Ever

"There Is No Such Thing As A Day Off." I Used To Work As A Pharmacy Technician For A Very Popular Chain Pharmacy. This Was My Boss Last December, Telling Me I Can't Take A Day Off, Ever

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#21

I Wasn’t Dealing With My Toxic Boss. Does Anyone Know If I Can File For Unemployment After This?

I Wasn’t Dealing With My Toxic Boss. Does Anyone Know If I Can File For Unemployment After This?

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#22

Being Even A Minute Late Counts As A Full Day Missed

Being Even A Minute Late Counts As A Full Day Missed

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

I used to work for a company that did 36 hours a week but paid for 40 hours with perfect attendance if we were even a minute passed 7 we lost the extra 4 hours pay and got a point

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#23

My Boss At Work Said This When My Mom Called Me About Her Getting A Big Seizure

My Boss At Work Said This When My Mom Called Me About Her Getting A Big Seizure

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

Well that pretty much sums it up. Can't think of anything to add. Kudos!

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#25

My Boss Denied My Graduation Day Off Without Telling Me And Told Me She'd Send A Picture Of The Schedule To Me (Which She Didn't) So I Wouldn't Be Able To Address It

My Boss Denied My Graduation Day Off Without Telling Me And Told Me She'd Send A Picture Of The Schedule To Me (Which She Didn't) So I Wouldn't Be Able To Address It

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#26

Boss Asked Me To Work Half An Hour After I Told Her My Grandpa Passed Away

Boss Asked Me To Work Half An Hour After I Told Her My Grandpa Passed Away

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#27

This Was My Boss's Response To Me Calling In Sick. What Should I Do? I Can't Find A Cover. I Thought It Was His Job To Manage The Schedule And Covers

This Was My Boss's Response To Me Calling In Sick. What Should I Do? I Can't Find A Cover. I Thought It Was His Job To Manage The Schedule And Covers

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

I find this baffling. In Australia, generally, if you call in sick then the manager/boss finds cover. It's not the employee's job to do so.

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#28

Expecting Employees To Sacrifice Personal Lives For Company Work

Expecting Employees To Sacrifice Personal Lives For Company Work

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#30

HR Lady Asked Me To Pay £650 For Training And Became Very Rude When Told I Can't Afford It

HR Lady Asked Me To Pay £650 For Training And Became Very Rude When Told I Can't Afford It

The lady sent me a job offer around 8 pm on a Thursday. Not expecting people to be actively looking for roles at that time, I sent her a quick reply, hoping we could have a call instead. I was very excited to have received the job offer, so I just whizzed through the lengthy starting email (my mistake).

The job offer asked for £500+£150(?) for training, and I asked if that money could be taken out from my wages when I start working, as I only get paid £500 biweekly from benefits.
The lady got rude to me after I told her I could not pay that much as I didn't have that money anywhere. That's the comment she made about people on benefits.

I hate being on benefits and am trying my hardest to get permanently off it. Who asks for £650 training that the job should provide?

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#31

I Have Been In The Hospital For A Week. Potentially Having Surgery This Week. This Is My Lovely Boss's Response To Me Finally Putting My Health First Instead Of Work

I Have Been In The Hospital For A Week. Potentially Having Surgery This Week. This Is My Lovely Boss's Response To Me Finally Putting My Health First Instead Of Work

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

I've had my gall bladder out, hospital said 5 days rest. Hysterectomy, 6 weeks. I wonder what was removed? ALso, you are not covered by insurance, either driving or at work if you act against Doctors direction. If they say you are unfit for work and you get hurt at work when you should not be there, first thing work insurance will do is claim you are responsible as an adult to not attend when you have been advised you are unfit by a doctor. Same with driving . Don't do it, they will throw you under the bus and wipe their a*s clean with your remains.

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#32

Advice For 22-Year-Olds, Tell This "CEO" To Go Off

Advice For 22-Year-Olds, Tell This "CEO" To Go Off

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Stardust she/her
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is what my dad did which made the family a bit more richer but because of that he became extremely unhealthy and became a shadow of his former self. Now at least he’s doing much better because he has work life balance

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#33

My Boss Wanted Me To Come In While Sick. Also, I Work With Children

My Boss Wanted Me To Come In While Sick. Also, I Work With Children

Boss texted me 4 hours later, saying she found coverage. Good thing because I wasn't going in.

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#34

My Boss Calling Me 12 Times After Hours To Talk About Non-Important Info

My Boss Calling Me 12 Times After Hours To Talk About Non-Important Info

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#35

My Partner Asked If They Would Be Getting Paid For A Mandatory Work Meeting On Their Day Off

My Partner Asked If They Would Be Getting Paid For A Mandatory Work Meeting On Their Day Off

The other half had heard about the manager's (owner's daughter) attitude before and was super anxious to ask. What makes it worse is this place doesn't do holiday pay despite it being a legal requirement in the UK.

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

Yeah, unlikely. there are laws in place in the UK to prevent such behaviour. Take it to ane ployment tribunal, and watch the employer squirm.

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#36

Miss Me With That "We Are A Family" Thing

Miss Me With That "We Are A Family" Thing

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

Sure, because everyone is over the death of a parent in under 24 hours, what a c**k for asking.

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#37

Who Needs Life After Work When You Are Young

Who Needs Life After Work When You Are Young

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Red PANda (she/they)
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean working all the time can pay off sometimes, but you shouldn’t be forced to. It’s a commitment that should be your choice to make.

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#38

I Just Got This Email From My Boss, What Should I Respond To?

I Just Got This Email From My Boss, What Should I Respond To?

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My Boss Texted Me This After I Went To The Hospital

My Boss Texted Me This After I Went To The Hospital

Yesterday I left work an hour and a half early because I had a very intense pain in my upper middle stomach/chest. I went to urgent care and they gave me a diagnosis of gastritis. Although, I don’t believe that’s what it was. Around midnight my heart was racing, the inside of my chest felt like it was burning, I was sweating and my hands were tingling. I drove myself to the hospital around the corner and texted my boss a picture of me being at the hospital. My phone ended up dying. I got home around 5 am and set my alarm. I must have been so exhausted because I slept through them and woke up at 1 pm. I start work at 8:30 am. So I understand that in any normal circumstance, this would be unacceptable. But her response to me felt a little insensitive given the situation.

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#40

CEO Of Game Studio Bragging About Developers Working 6-7 Days A Week, 12-15 Hours A Day To Release A Game

CEO Of Game Studio Bragging About Developers Working 6-7 Days A Week, 12-15 Hours A Day To Release A Game

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#41

This Situation Is Way Too Common (Minus The Dad Part)

This Situation Is Way Too Common (Minus The Dad Part)

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

Yeah, dude. And so is your father. If you have experience as a head chef, you can find more work. And then go NC with your AH of a father. But frankly, you knew who he was. You should have dealt with that before the situation arose.

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#42

That Text Message Would Be The Last Thing They Heard From Me

That Text Message Would Be The Last Thing They Heard From Me

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#43

"I Know You’re Already Scheduled Into Overtime But Do You Want To Work More Anyway?" Text From My Boss This Morning

"I Know You’re Already Scheduled Into Overtime But Do You Want To Work More Anyway?" Text From My Boss This Morning

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#44

Texts I Received From My Manager Tonight

Texts I Received From My Manager Tonight

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

I hope they saved these screenshots in a few places for when that "manager" starts acting like this to them on the clock. HR doesn't "help" employees, but they will bend over backwards if they think the company may be in for a lawsuit.

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#45

After Helping Them On Short Notice Many Times, I Finally Learned That My Day Off Is My Day Off

After Helping Them On Short Notice Many Times, I Finally Learned That My Day Off Is My Day Off

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#46

Should I Go To Work In 3 Hours When My Boss Texts Me At 5 In The Morning?

Should I Go To Work In 3 Hours When My Boss Texts Me At 5 In The Morning?

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#47

The American Work/Life Balance

The American Work/Life Balance

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The Starsong Princess
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My old boss used to do our one on ones during her microdermabrasion appointments. I didn’t care - I got her undivided attention and more of her time because I rolled with things like this. She was great - a decade later, I still coach others with the things she taught me.

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#48

Today Is The First Time I've Taken A Personal Day Since February

Today Is The First Time I've Taken A Personal Day Since February

My boss just took a trip for about two weeks, and I had to take over all his responsibilities while he was gone. It was a lot to handle, and I wanted to take a personal day to relax over a long weekend now that he's back. I even already cleared it with him on Tuesday. I'm the only one at my job who works every day (including my boss), but as soon as I need a break, of course, that's when someone gets sick.

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#49

Boss Didn't Tell Me To Come In On Sunday When He Had The Chance To Do So During My Working Hours On Saturday, And So, I Was Awakened By This "Excuse" Of A Message

Boss Didn't Tell Me To Come In On Sunday When He Had The Chance To Do So During My Working Hours On Saturday, And So, I Was Awakened By This "Excuse" Of A Message

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#50

"Never Hire Anyone That's Looking For Work-Life Balance."

"Never Hire Anyone That's Looking For Work-Life Balance."

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Far Cough Khan
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10 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hey scotty..lol, how much do you pay?? i can do for you at $1000 an hour, tax free. plus benefits. hit me up on insta.

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