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30 Painfully Real Posts That Illustrate Precisely Why "No One Wants To Work" (New Pics)
Economy & LaborJAN 24, 2024

30 Painfully Real Posts That Illustrate Precisely Why "No One Wants To Work" (New Pics)

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During the Great Resignation, when millions of people left the workforce, the phrase "Nobody wants to work anymore" became a common sentiment among HR and business leaders who were having trouble with hiring.
However, as University of Calgary professor and researcher Paul Fairie pointed out referencing newspapers and other publications, these words have been thrown around every decade for at least the past century — going as far back as 1894.
So in an attempt to remind everyone that change starts from within, we went digging through the 'Antiwork' subreddit and put together a list of posts about hypocritical bosses who should take a good look in the mirror before blaming the common folk for being lazy.

#21 Line Cook Quit

Line Cook Quit
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73points

#22 This Is The Thermostat In The Office. I Told My Boss That If I’m Going To Work In A Sauna I Do It In The Nude

This Is The Thermostat In The Office. I Told My Boss That If I’m Going To Work In A Sauna I Do It In The Nude
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72points

#23 This Motivational Quote When I Walked In This Morning

This Motivational Quote When I Walked In This Morning
71points

#24 Text I Received From My Boss While Sick In Bed

Text I Received From My Boss While Sick In Bed
"I had told her the day before that I was attempting to look but of course nobody wants to cover. She didn't respond, so I sent a follow-up text and that was the reply I got. What is this joke about making employees find their own coverage while sick? Literally passed out on the floor being told I need to find coverage? Wtf"
66points

#25 Boss Makes A Dollar, You Make A Dime, So We Regulate Your Poops On Company Time!

Boss Makes A Dollar, You Make A Dime, So We Regulate Your Poops On Company Time!
65points

#26 I Was Admitted To The Hospital With Sepsis And My Boss Expected Me To Roll Out Of The Hospital Straight To Work. "Audrey" Is Hr. This Was After 3 Days Of Her Harassing Me Non-Stop About Work

I Was Admitted To The Hospital With Sepsis And My Boss Expected Me To Roll Out Of The Hospital Straight To Work. "Audrey" Is Hr. This Was After 3 Days Of Her Harassing Me Non-Stop About Work
64points

#27 Please Note The Timestamps. Any Suggestions On How To Deal With This Outrageous Unfairness?

Please Note The Timestamps. Any Suggestions On How To Deal With This Outrageous Unfairness?
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63points

#28 My Girlfriend's Boss "Fixed" Everyone's Schedules After They Were Complaining About Not Getting A Lunch Break On Sunday By Making Them Work 10 Minutes Short Of Being Legally Entitled To One

My Girlfriend's Boss "Fixed" Everyone's Schedules After They Were Complaining About Not Getting A Lunch Break On Sunday By Making Them Work 10 Minutes Short Of Being Legally Entitled To One
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62points

#29 This Was My Boss's Response To Me Calling In Sick. What Should I Do I Can’t Find A Cover?

This Was My Boss's Response To Me Calling In Sick. What Should I Do I Can’t Find A Cover?
60points

#30 First Day Back After The New Year And These Are Everywhere Haha

First Day Back After The New Year And These Are Everywhere Haha
54points
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