When you have a serious concern at work, like an inappropriate comment or unfair treatment, it’s natural to bring it up with your manager or HR. After all, that’s what they’re there for. But every now and then, people take complaints to a whole new level by reporting the most random, absurd things imaginable.
Today, we’ve compiled some of the most bizarre employee complaints shared on Reddit, and they’re nothing short of hilarious. From someone being “too honest” to typing “too fast,” these grievances are so ridiculous that you’ll wonder how HR kept a straight face.
#41
Some staff wanted me to arrange an exorcism because they were convinced their work building was haunted.
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21points
#42
I had some Asian-style flip flop sandals that had a straw-like substance on the footbed. They would slap against the sole of my foot and make noise when I walked. A coworker (whom I didn’t really get along with) complained to me about the noise they made.
After that, I wore them nearly every day, all summer long.
After that, I wore them nearly every day, all summer long.
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21points
#43
Letter complaint: "The Doctor called me fat!".
Looked up patient weight, patient unambiguously fat. BMI 50+, Doctor was giving results of positive test for non-alcohol related fatty liver disease and corresponding dietary advice.
Wrote the patient a non-pology letter, gently hinting that choice of words was not ideal but perhaps some of the doctor's advice was good.
Looked up patient weight, patient unambiguously fat. BMI 50+, Doctor was giving results of positive test for non-alcohol related fatty liver disease and corresponding dietary advice.
Wrote the patient a non-pology letter, gently hinting that choice of words was not ideal but perhaps some of the doctor's advice was good.
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21points
#44
Being told I looked unprofessional for using sticky notes, while she would leave me mean notes written on sticky notes at my desk.
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20points
#45
Had an employee who was already on a final for attendance leave for lunch. 2 hours later he still wasn’t back. When it was addressed we asked where he went. He said he had to go to the bank to deposit money and the line was really long. Asked why he didn’t call when he knew he wasn’t going to be back within the 30 min allotted time or answer any of our calls and he said his phone was lost in his car and not charged. He was let go and still didn’t understand where he went wrong.
Not an employee but had a customer pissed off a drone was flying around. He said it violated his privacy. Marketing was taking aerial shots of the building. 🙄.
Not an employee but had a customer pissed off a drone was flying around. He said it violated his privacy. Marketing was taking aerial shots of the building. 🙄.
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19points
#46
I got told by my manager that I was too introvert after being hired. We worked from home….
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18points
#47
I was told that I was too detailed by my former boss, who owns a company that does inventory of stores for audits and such.
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18points
#48
Employee complaining that their manager was constantly hassling them about how long he took to p*o. Went into detail about bowel issues, way too much information.
Another lazy team member complaining that they had to walk upstairs to use the bathroom. They wanted me take one of the two toilets downstairs and make it female only and expected 13 males to use the other single toilet. No dice sorry.
I worked with some whingers, glad I don't do it anymore lol.
Another lazy team member complaining that they had to walk upstairs to use the bathroom. They wanted me take one of the two toilets downstairs and make it female only and expected 13 males to use the other single toilet. No dice sorry.
I worked with some whingers, glad I don't do it anymore lol.
15points
#49
Not HR, but in my office there was a HUGE deal of who kept finishing the pot of coffee without starting a new one. Lemme tell you, some office workers had to go 4-5 minutes without coffee, which caused chaos.
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15points
