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In most professions, you have to deal with people, and even if you're working for yourself, you won’t avoid it. And because you are constrained to work with some random people, there will be unexpected situations, misunderstandings or you will simply not understand them at all.

People who have to work with these kinds of coworkers like to vent about it on the internet and for us, it is entertaining to read because maybe we relate or because the stories are so wild they leave us incredulous.

Bored Panda went on the internet to find some of the pictures people took that prove what terrible or just annoying coworkers they have to work with. Do you have similar experiences? Upvote the photos that resonate with you the most and tell us your stories in the comments!

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My Coworker Has A Tendency To Spill His Cereal Walking Out Of The Kitchen In The Morning And Just Leave It There. I Made It Modern Art

My Coworker Has A Tendency To Spill His Cereal Walking Out Of The Kitchen In The Morning And Just Leave It There. I Made It Modern Art

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In an ideal world, everyone would have a job they really like, but even if that was the case, the work environment and the people you work with are important too. Most of the time, having contact with the people you work with is inevitable as you share the same space or equipment and some jobs require teamwork.

#2

Coworker Brought His Dog To The Office. Dog Did This, Coworker Says "I'm Real Busy So Can Some Else Get It"

Coworker Brought His Dog To The Office. Dog Did This, Coworker Says "I'm Real Busy So Can Some Else Get It"

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NeonDisco
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have moved the mat right next to his work station and, if one was handy, placed a hot air fan beside it aimed right at his face.

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My Passive Aggressive Coworker Saw Me Shut A Slightly Open Drawer On My Way To The Bathroom...Came Back Out To This

My Passive Aggressive Coworker Saw Me Shut A Slightly Open Drawer On My Way To The Bathroom...Came Back Out To This

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But as proven by this list, it is not always smooth sailing. Some people have habits that you can’t stand or they are not as tidy as you would wish they were, while some are plain rude and annoying.

So people like to go to the internet to express their frustrations about fellow coworkers they find bothersome or because the stories are too good to not be told. Of course, there are far worse coworkers that can seriously affect others, but in this list, you will find behaviors that are more annoying than damaging.

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#5

We Have A Serial Pooper At Work

We Have A Serial Pooper At Work

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Helen Haley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Typical reasons are mental illness or someone being disgruntled. It is more common than you think.

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Nikki Sevven
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know, I can't imagine any situation that would cause me to think that smearing my own excrement on the walls and floor would be an appropriate reaction. I can't even imagine thinking about doing such a thing. WTF is wrong with people?

K Witmer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah like the terrorists that took over the capital on Jan 6. They smeared their feces all over the walls but they're patriots lol

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Vermillion Ace #443
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did janitorial for a few years, and I can say that it's incredibly disgusting people do this sort of thing. 😑 I hope they caught the stink finger doing this!

Fabian Meresse
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At a former job I had, I've been politely denied the right to poop at work ( too smelly!🙂) due to one old lady coworker complaint....To be honest, the stalls were very close to his work station and I totaly got it. Boss made a deal with the bar across the street upfront my working place, and I was allowed to use their bathrooms whenever I needed. Dialog when the staff saw me coming sometimes was quite awkward: ''Hi Fab, is it a coffee you want? Nah sorry , just gonna have a meeting at my private office'' 😂 This was OK as everyone stayed chill about that situation, and also I wanted to keep on being respecful towards my colleagues...

Pat Bond
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd be looking into my diet if I was asked to have a dump in another building because what I was producing penetrated the door of the toilet and infiltrated the working area I'm guessing for a prolonged period of time. The other way of looking at it is why is the extractor fan not able to cope with the smell and also why is there an employee's workstation that near the toilets to begin with.

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Daniel Atkins
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My theory And i know it's ridiculous there are three monkeys in a trench coat pretending to be a human.

Monic Krugell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have had to send the - "Ladies, you can do better at respecting other people also using the facilities" email before -it is always shocking.

Ian Smith
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened at a place I worked. Turned out the woman was so big she was brushing up against the walls of the stall. The smears weren't intentional, but leaving them there was.

Aunt Messy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's an easy solution to this. Lock the bathroom and make everyone sign for a key before they go. No key, no loo. Office buildings do this every time.

Melissa Peck
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a potentially awful solution. Sometimes a person cannot wait around for the key holder to be available and accidents would happen. Or if the key holder is a control freak or vindictive type person. And then there are those that would be too embarrassed to ask for a key.

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Kathryn Baylis
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never worked anywhere that had this happen BUT have worked at a couple places where there was a Mystery Pooper who used to fill the bowl with their stinky turds then not flush. Never could catch them, at either place, so it could’ve been anybody. Before you say what I know you’re going to say: I’m both pee and poop shy, so can exclude myself from consideration. (I really prefer my own facilities. Simple as that. I don’t eat on my lunch break to avoid the latter, and I only pee if I’m bursting—-any port in a storm, you know.)

Melissa Peck
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And her I thought it was bad enough that we had one or more people smearing their boogers all over the stall walls and bathroom walls. It stopped happening on our floor when a certain department was moved to another floor.

T J R
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They actually had to hang signs in the bathroom at my job to tell people to stop wiping boogers on the stall walls and doors. Women's public bathrooms are always so much nastier than men's.

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Susan Elizabeth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone in my office did this too. Silly me. I thought we were all professionals

Mary Ross
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been told my saleswomen that it is not uncommon to find feces in their dressing rooms.

Riddhi⭐
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The company hires toddlers or what!!??😂 Grown ups smearing s**t on the wall ain't funny🤮

meh
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The person is probably not mentally stable, these are issues faced by hospital staffs at psych wards.There doesn't seem to be any other plausible explanation why a person would do that.

Joyce Deering
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When anyone returns from a restroom break....check da fingernails. *ugh!*

James F. Wilson Jr.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a serial mystery crapper on The USS Bennington during a cruise in the Pacific in 1961.

TimesNewLogan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"When found, the subject will be terminated immediately... and we don't mean 'fired.'"

Giles Gallie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

[Pauline] A serious demented sick person. Shouldn't be hard to find.

Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had a woman shitting on the floor. It's wasn't very often, but they actually installed cameras pointing at the entrance to the toilets and would check regularly to try and find them. Problem is, they kept moving between floors.

Lona nods
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are some things that I have seen in a ladies' restroom that will make you question the sanity of the person. There is a sign in each stall of the bathroom with bathroom etiquette. At our age, we should know how to go to the bathroom and not leave it in a total mess but it still baffles me what I have seen in the stalls or at the wash sinks of public bathrooms at work.

France
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One possibility is someone with Crohn’s disease. I am aware of someone with this awful disease who caused such a mess. The bowl movement comes out so explosively that it literally sprays on to the floor and stall walls. If this is the case for this poor person, he/she might try to clean it up but there would be too much and this person would be too embarrassed and ashamed to report it.

BasedWang
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My friend witnessed this when he was working retail, but for it to keep happening... and knowing the suspect is among you with fecal fingers is scary

Leigh Boatright
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ed is that you? Used to live in an apartment with a communal filthy bathroom. Crazy old man ed would finger paint with his waste on the walls of the bathroom.

Lizz Lor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like....aren't they worried someone will walk in during the act?

Kiwii Stone
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened in a place I used to work. Someone was also regularly clogging the toilets (definitely intentional) with huge amounts of TP. HR had to get involved but then I got fired so I don't know if it ever stopped!

T J R
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was someone who kept using toilet seat covers to clog up the toilets.

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Lyn Moffett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can you not (discreetly)put a camera facing the entrance to wherever it's happening and check the toilets every so often , that way if it happens you can rewind the video and work out who was in the bathroom. Disgusting disrespectful behaviour

Louloubelle
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened on a regular basis at the Joann Fabrics store I worked at some years back. I refused to clean it. Minimum wage is not worth it.

Nadine Bamberger
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is disturbingly more common (men and women both) than anybody would like.

Kim Lorton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can wash your hands, but unless you are really good hand washer, poop will remain! Checking hands would be good or springing for DNA test!

WolfyDragon_82
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are their butts a cannon?!How do they get poop smeared on the wall?

Casey B
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With their hands, and I don't mean they used toilet paper... Years ago I entered the restroom where I was working and was disgusted by what I saw. Feces had been smeared everywhere, and the streaks made by the person's fingers were clearly visible. This bathroom was attached to a deli/bakery and the stench was overwhelming.

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Lizzie Tonks
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened in my school once. Someone pooped near the wall and smeared it on the wall. Gross

Bill
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where in the employee handbook does it say that you can't?

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#6

Feed Me, Seymour! In My Office, A Coworker Has Been Growing This Vine For Years. The Office Manager Wants It Gone. I Like It

Feed Me, Seymour! In My Office, A Coworker Has Been Growing This Vine For Years. The Office Manager Wants It Gone. I Like It

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#7

Coworkers Don't Know How Coolers Work

Coworkers Don't Know How Coolers Work

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#8

Inspired By The Other Cigarette Butt Post. I Give You My Coworkers...

Inspired By The Other Cigarette Butt Post. I Give You My Coworkers...

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Full Name
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, if only there was some type of receptacle the workplace can provide for proper disposal of those things. And I'm not even a smoker.

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However, even if some things that coworkers do aren’t that serious and sometimes they can just be brushed off, that doesn’t mean people should always let them get away with it. Business News Daily pinpointed some tips on how to deal with annoying people at work.

First thing they recommend is to figure out what exactly is annoying you. Maybe it is caused by a miscommunication that is easily fixed and then all the problems would be solved. Another thing to have in mind is to not to react rashly or overreact. It is best to approach the situation calmly and going to HR might also help. It could also be useful to find a common interest or something that you both agree on that would make that person more likeable to you.

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#9

Coworkers Brought Binoculars To Work To Perv On Young Beach Goers Today

Coworkers Brought Binoculars To Work To Perv On Young Beach Goers Today

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My Coworker Yawned While Using My Computer And Left This For Me

My Coworker Yawned While Using My Computer And Left This For Me

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If all else fails, the best policy is always to be diplomatic but direct and speak your mind. Most often, it is possible to find a solution because maybe the person you’re annoyed with doesn’t even know it. If someone is bothering you and is preventing you from doing your job, this is a perfect situation where being upfront pays off. Try to be polite and ask them to let you do your job and to go to you only if they have work-related questions.

The last point Business Daily News discusses is just to stay positive. It’s important to have your boundaries and let others know when their behavior is making you uncomfortable, but there is no use in dwelling on negativity. 

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#13

My Coworkers Typhoid Mug

My Coworkers Typhoid Mug

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Jo Johannsen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is there a way to mention in front of them how well your mug cleans up with a scrub using baking soda?

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Had To Use My Coworkers Office Today Who Is On Vacation To Make Some Phone Calls. This Is What His Phone Cord Looks Like

Had To Use My Coworkers Office Today Who Is On Vacation To Make Some Phone Calls. This Is What His Phone Cord Looks Like

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Jo Johannsen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where answering the phone drags it off the table, over and over.

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#15

I Have Evil Coworkers Who Like To Prank Me. Fortunately, I Don't Look When I Type Anyways

I Have Evil Coworkers Who Like To Prank Me. Fortunately, I Don't Look When I Type Anyways

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Some Asshole In My Office: “Damn, That Was Close. If I Took That Last Ice Cube I Might Have To Refill The Tray”

Some Asshole In My Office: “Damn, That Was Close. If I Took That Last Ice Cube I Might Have To Refill The Tray”

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Coworkers Who Do This To My Dry Erase Markers

Coworkers Who Do This To My Dry Erase Markers

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#19

My Coworker Takes Off His Smelly Shoes And Sleeps In The Break Room While We Eat Lunch

My Coworker Takes Off His Smelly Shoes And Sleeps In The Break Room While We Eat Lunch

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#20

My Hospital Coworker Rests Her Lollipop On Her Phone Screen

My Hospital Coworker Rests Her Lollipop On Her Phone Screen

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We Have 300+ Employees

We Have 300+ Employees

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#22

The Caveman Like Way My Co Worker Has Opened His Bread

The Caveman Like Way My Co Worker Has Opened His Bread

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Robert T
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's his bread, then that's his problem. If other people are expected to share it, he can expect to find mouldy bread in unusual places. ;-)

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#23

I Bought A Danish For My Coworkers. Someone Cut Out And Ate The Jelly Part, Leaving The Edges

I Bought A Danish For My Coworkers. Someone Cut Out And Ate The Jelly Part, Leaving The Edges

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R Carson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just like the ones who don't like crust on the bread maybe but still rude.

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#24

Someone At Work Asked If They Could Have One Of My Sudafed

Someone At Work Asked If They Could Have One Of My Sudafed

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Lazy Coworker Decided He Was Too Good To Help Ring Up A Line Of 5 People. Left Me High And Dry To Deal With Frustrated Customers

Lazy Coworker Decided He Was Too Good To Help Ring Up A Line Of 5 People. Left Me High And Dry To Deal With Frustrated Customers

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#26

All My Coworkers Do This. Makes Me Want To Quit

All My Coworkers Do This. Makes Me Want To Quit

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#27

My Coworker Returned The Front Desk Stapler Like This. Told Me It Ran Out Of Staples

My Coworker Returned The Front Desk Stapler Like This. Told Me It Ran Out Of Staples

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#28

We Had Donuts At Work, And I Watched A Coworker Take Two Bites Out Of This Donut And Put It Back In The Box

We Had Donuts At Work, And I Watched A Coworker Take Two Bites Out Of This Donut And Put It Back In The Box

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Jo Johannsen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cutting off a piece - fine. Breaking one off using a napkin - fine. This - childish and not fine.

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#29

My Coworker Parked In The Wrong Lot Near The Building

My Coworker Parked In The Wrong Lot Near The Building

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#31

My Boss Posted This Email (Which We’d All Seen Already) Up On The Company Notice Board In Full View Of Customers

My Boss Posted This Email (Which We’d All Seen Already) Up On The Company Notice Board In Full View Of Customers

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#32

How One Of My Coworkers Leaves His Trash After He Is Done Taking His Break

How One Of My Coworkers Leaves His Trash After He Is Done Taking His Break

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#33

My Colleague Placed The Server Up There, Alone. They Have The Network Rack There

My Colleague Placed The Server Up There, Alone. They Have The Network Rack There

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#34

I Have The Laziest Co-Workers

I Have The Laziest Co-Workers

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Tim leonard
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am sorry but I have to. Too many years cleaning bathrooms. That empty roll doesn't go into the dispenser. That dispenser is for jumbo rolls. However the person who brought their own paper should throw the tube in the trash

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