Bad bosses come in all shapes and forms. While some are straight-up selfish and unethical, others continuously tell their employees the absolute worst things. But there's a whole other category of managers who are simply awful human beings that always seem to find a way to make every day feel like a never-ending nightmare.
When you constantly clean up your boss's mess, witness ridiculous entitlement, and put up with a complete lack of respect, it’s easy to feel frustrated. Luckily, there are plenty of people who call out their out-of-touch bosses by documenting their nasty behaviors and sharing them with the whole world.
Bored Panda combed the web and compiled this list of the greatest examples of how bosses and managers show off their worst sides. So get comfy, grab a metaphorical box of popcorn, and continue scrolling! Upvote the ones that surprised you most and share your own experiences with us in the comments.
#22 One Of A Seemingly Endless Series Of Unreasonable Notes Left By My Boss. It’s Great Here
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219points
When you witness other people standing up for themselves and see how they did it, it can inspire you to do the same. While we should not stoop to our awful boss’s level by becoming aggressive or insulting, it’s important to know your worth and take a stand against injustices. After all, people will underestimate you if you allow them to.
"Remember that you are valuable, worthy, and enough, regardless of whether one particular person (an unappreciative, toxic, or negative boss) or even a group of people see you that way or not," Sullivan concluded.
#25 2 Weeks Of Telling My Boss The Produce In The Warehouse Are Going Bad. Him: Don't Worry About It
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200points
#28 Sickness Is Described As An "Offense". I Know This Is Tame Compared To A Lot Of The Stuff On Here, But The Passive-Aggressiveness Of My Manager Is Off The Scale
It makes me so angry. We’re all on minimum wage by the way
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191points
#29 My Bosses Were Complaining About Me “Standing Around” Towards The End Of A 10hr Serving Shift
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184points
#30 A Competing Company Is Offering Us 20 Percent More To Work For Them. Management's Response:
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184points
#33 Working Night Shift Without Holiday Pay. This Is The Lunch They Provided. Happy New Year
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161points
#36 So I'm 5 Days Into My Covid Positive Reading And My Boss Sends Me This Because She's Short-Staffed And I'm Still Feeling Absolutely Ill
I'm in Florida for winter break and she's back in NC meaning I would have to fly while covid positive.
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148points
#37 Texted Area Manager & General Manager I Could Not Open On My Last Day Due To Injury
They demanded I find a cover and had the audacity to get mad at me. This is why they can’t find anyone. So glad I’m quitting.
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146points
#38 Gave My Notice Just Over A Week Ago Due To A New Job
Got this text message from my manager today in the middle of the day. I worked here for 5 years. After my reply, she decided everything will be shipped.
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143points
#39 I Guess I Haven't Been Removed From The Email List Yet. After Terminating My Coworker For Going To A Funeral And Calling Me A Slur, They Send This
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142points
#40 Called My Boss And Said “How Do You Expect Me To Work Like This.” She Said “Try Your Best.” I’m A Barista
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133points