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Micro-managed to the MAX.

I worked at a very large mortgage company, it rhymes with Shmishter shmooper. The job I had was literally 3 jobs in 1, it’s how they justify paying the hourly rate they do – and they remind you of it ALL THE TIME. The level of micro management was such that I’d never experienced before. Anyway, my last straw was on a Saturday, when I volunteered to come in an extra day to help out. I was at 16 minutes for a break and my boss called me and asked if I was “ok, because my break is supposed to be 15 minutes and ‘certain people’ are noticing.” I laughed and told him I’d been at my desk the last 5 minutes checking emails but just forgot to go back on “ready”. He said it was unacceptable and I needed to watch my time. I put in my notice the…

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We should start a thread for the corporations/businesses that are actually great to work for

It will let everyone know where to apply It will reinforce that specific corporation/business to keep up their good behaviour and practices Other companies that are creeping this sub could learn from it I need to know that there is still good in this world.

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Co workers shamed me for taking birthday off

Basically said it was a childish act. Opinions on this?

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Retro propaganda from Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Co. circa 1953

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“You’re not pleased? Neither am I.”

This took place a few years ago, but I think y'all might enjoy it. I used to ref for an adult co-ed recreational league that had a variety of sports. I reffed almost every sport they offered during a particular season. I'll be honest and say I had a bit of a short temper, especially when it came to players arguing the rules with me, so a few times I'd get in yelling matches with them before ejecting them. That said, on this particular night in volleyball, everything was going fine. Then came the last game of the night. There was a particular volley where someone borderline-carried on a set, but I let it go on. Shortly after, I'm getting yelled at by the other team saying I'm playing favorites. My defense of “I'm just here to call the game and collect a paycheck” didn't defuse the situation. The next…

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Planning a grand exit

I’ve been with the company I work for for 16 years. It’s a dog daycare and kennel. I started at the bottom and I worked my way all the way up to operations manager. For a long time there were 3 operations managers total, including me. January 1st, one resigned leaving just me and one other manager (who happens to be married to the owner of the company). I did not get a raise when the manager resigned, but I did get a lot of extra responsibility. So typically me and the other manager alternate days, who is the primary manager of the day, who the staff contacts if they need anything. This was so one persons phone was not being bombarded more than the other, I am the more approachable manager. I am also 20 weeks pregnant, I may have some complications going on that I will have a…

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‘Rick And Morty” & ‘Solar Opposites’ Workers Unionize!

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Happy Black History Month! Have a Goldfish…

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EU to mandate salary information for all job postings

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I was sexually harassed at work but too young to realize it at the time…

I feel like after reading a lot of these stories I should have done something about this boss and I wish I would have. When I was 17 years old, I worked as a sushi waitress in my hometown. The boss was a total creep. He would pull “pranks” on the girl employees by grabbing their boobs and putting ice down their pants and panties. I know this doesn’t even sound believable, but it’s all 100% true unfortunately. We weren’t allowed breaks unless we smoked, so of course I picked up that habit (that took me almost 15 years to break) but that’s besides the point. This worst part of all was that his wife worked there and instead of helping any of us she would just talk down to us and belittle us. I specifically remember her grabbing my face and shoving lipstick on my face because she didn’t…