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‘I would’ve quit’: Worker who ‘exceeds expectations’ says company gave him a performance improvement warning to avoid giving him a bonus. It gets worse

'Live, laugh, lawsuit.'

On Feb 14, 2024 by Grace Fowler

Worker applies for job she’s unqualified for. She gets the position, and it backfires

‘100% their fault’: Worker applies for job she’s unqualified for. She gets the position, and it backfires

'It’s so mortifying being in the middle of an interview and realizing you’re so deeply unqualified.'

On Feb 11, 2024 by Braden Bjella

FedEx worker shares he quit after they had him lifting up freezers, riding lawnmowers and more without a forklift

‘I’ve never quit a job so fast’: FedEx worker quits after they had him lifting up freezers, riding lawnmowers, and more without forklift

'Got me over here lifting this jumbotron for the Staples Center up by myself.'

On Feb 4, 2024 by Braden Bjella

Job-hunter goes in for pre-employment drug test. It leaves her with a bald spot

‘To work at a CAR DEALERSHIP?!’: Job-hunter goes in for pre-employment drug test. It leaves her with a bald spot

'No job is good enough to make me do this.'

On Feb 1, 2024 by Braden Bjella

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‘I did not apply to be a part of a pyramid scheme’: Job-hunter got interview for ‘Event Coordinator’ position. The interview was a Zoom with 250 people

'I literally don’t want anyone ever telling me that the job market isn’t bad right now.'

On Nov 14, 2023 by Braden Bjella

solera layoffs: Employer lays entire team off in mass layoff via Zoom. They didn’t mute their mics

‘This is absolutely disgusting’: Employer lets go of entire team in mass layoff via Zoom. They didn’t mute workers’ mics

'You have to mute people.'

On Nov 13, 2023 by Braden Bjella

Woman calls out TikTok for becoming a ‘dystopian’ merchandising landscape

‘Why does it look like SHEIN and AliExpress had a baby?’: Woman calls out TikTok for becoming a ‘dystopian’ merchandising landscape

'Almost every video is an ad now.'

On Nov 10, 2023 by Braden Bjella

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’Y’all’s process is nuts’: Worker says employer took over a month to schedule in-person interview. He already accepted another offer

'They took so long that I can't even work for them anymore.'

On Nov 8, 2023 by Braden Bjella

Ex-Burger King manager explains why she was fired after asking for a raise; Burger king Crown with Logo

‘Will never eat at BK again’: Ex-Burger King manager says she was fired after asking for a raise. The man they hired to replace her makes more money

'Managers don’t care about anyone anymore.'

On Nov 4, 2023 by Braden Bjella

Worker puts in two-weeks notice after finding better-paying job. Employer’s counteroffer shocks him

‘That’s some top-tier delusional thinking’: Worker puts in 2-weeks’ notice after finding better-paying job. Employer’s counteroffer shocks him (updated)

'I'm shocked they didn't try to bribe him with a pizza party.'

On Nov 4, 2023 by Braden Bjella

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‘That’s my biggest fear’: Worker shares relatable feeling of being embarrassed by everything when starting a new job

'I'm 11 months in and I am just now starting to feel confident.'

On May 23, 2023 by Parks Kugle

Manager asks worker to come in 15 minutes early, but that he's not allowed to clock in early

‘But if I’m not clocked in, how am I getting paid?’: Manager asks worker to come in 15 minutes before shift starts, but prohibits him from early clock-in

'About to get this overtime with that coming in early nonsense.'

On May 6, 2023 by Phil West

job hunter crying speaking (l) person at interview with hand out frustrated at interviewer holding resume across desk (c) job hunter crying with hand on mouth (r)

‘Then I learn that they’re restructuring’: Job hunter says position she received verbal offer for was eliminated before she could even start

'I just went through four rounds of interviews.'

On Apr 12, 2023 by Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I did not even think this was a possibility’: Worker says she was laid off for a second time in 8 months

'Absolutely brutal.'

On Mar 30, 2023 by Allyson Waller

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‘The crazy part is that everything about it seemed so legit’: Worker says she accepted a scam job on LinkedIn

'You can't even trust job postings anymore.'

On Mar 30, 2023 by Braden Bjella