As fun as the idea of unemployment might seem while you’re working, most folks need a job to get by. Finding one, as it turns out, is often easier said than done. So once you actually get a job, it can be exciting to finally start, but some workplaces have vacancies for a reason.
We’ve gathered stories from people who walked into a new job and left almost immediately because they quickly realized that something was wrong. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section down below.
#21
I quit on the first day at a warehouse job. had boiling water soiled on me then was told I wasn't allowed to tell anyone or have it checked out bc it gives a "bad reputation" for the company
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32points
#22
1 hour after orientation, realized the call center was a scam and they were banned across 13 states and Canada
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31points
#23
I couldn't even began because a few minutes after a got the job they discovered a human body hidden in the restaurant.
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30points
#24
They told me we're not allowed to drink water while working, I left 10 mins after signing the contract
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29points
#25
Worked at a plant. One day. They told me I was getting off at 3. 3 came around and they said I couldn’t leave for another 2 hours. lol my bye. Yall inconsistent and I don’t like that.
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29points
#26
4 days into working at MIchael’s - a lady screamed at me abt a 15% of coupon & I started tearing up a bit cuz I was overwhelmed & my manager yelled at me for crying after. Walked out & never went back
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29points
#27
I think it was a week and a half. I got written up for being 30 seconds late… the parking lot was closed off so I had to walk.
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29points
#28
Kohls. Less than 2 weeks. I got yelled at for not folding a towel correctly. Absolutely not
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28points
#29
Day one, 2.5 hours in, wouldn't give me a restroom break.
Walked out without a nod.
Walked out without a nod.
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28points
#30
subway. worked there 3 days. the first 2 were fine, making sandwiches is easy. the 3rd the manager was working with me. she yelled at me for making 2 sandwiches at once even though the people were together.... while I had a line out the door and she stood at the register on her phone.. I looked at her and then at the customers who also looked at me in shock from her yelling at me. I said 'fine, I quit'
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28points
#31
Sorry not days but I quit after the third late paycheck payment
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27points
#32
3rd day working at an electronic store. First day I saw them taking money out of the safe for ‘personal use’. Spent the next 2 days tracking it & gathering evidence. Quit day 3 after calling corporate
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27points
#33
i worked at a pet hotel, and the manager would watch us on a huge tv in her office and radio us into her office so everyone knew, then would yell at us for talking to each other while working.
27points
#34
olive garden❤️all i remember was someone throwing a pail of water on the floor and someone screaming about breadsticks. i think i actually entered h**l in that moment
26points
#35
I’ve literally got like 3 1/2 minutes for you.. I was a chef, took a casual cooking job at coffee club Wilston.. I walked in set up my stuff, watched a qualified chef microwave a fried egg in a plastic container. I rolled up my knives and I left.🤣✨
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24points
#36
Started a job & the first day was yelled at for not knowing how to do things and not moving faster with 0 training at all. Quit after 3 hours.
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24points
#37
I lasted 4 days ✨ they said I was going to be an account manager and on training they “transitioned” our positions to become cold calling sellers, I quit on the spot and left
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24points
#38
5 days at Golden Corral. I thought I was ready for the amount of dishes but I was not.
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23points
#39
after 1 day they lied about My roles and wanted me to sell products door to door
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23points
#40
Family members working together, Is like an organized gang in the workplace. They decide who comes and who goes at any cost.
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22points
