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.
#104
I got a job at Dairy Queen on my first day 10 mins after I clocked in they were showing me how to do the dishes and I said I need to get something from my car and never went back
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5points
#105
1 hr at urban planet folding the same clothes over and over. I told them I wasn’t feeling well and left immediately
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4points
#106
1 day. I walked in as a CNA, b4 I could introduce myself everyone was screaming a residents name searching, naturally I joined in and we found him on the roof like an hour later I was like i g2g
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3points
#107
Panda Express….. trained day 1… Day 2 it was mid rush hour and I was cooking and grab the wok bare handed🫠🫠🫠. Walked out and they saw me at the drive thru next day ordering
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3points
#108
I quit before I even walked into my first shift. The job I wanted called back.
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3points
#110
4hrs. I had to escape. they pkged food for the airlines. & the security was tight. told them I forgot my medicine in the car & had someone swipe me out. got in my car & laughed manically as I left
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2points
#114
I worked as a mechanical engineer for 4 days then I quit everything to become a full-time artist. Go after your dreams. Otherwise what's the point in living 🫶
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1point
#117
On my first day working at a pet store, i was asked to clean the fish tanks using a vacuum-like device. Unfortunately, I accidentally sucked up all the fish. I never returned after that
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-2points
#118
I got hired at Hollister, purchased things with the employee discount then never came back. Scheduling there was a mess 💀
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-3points
#119
Moved to a diff state, got a job bartending at Dave & busters, used them to get my serv safe for free then ghosted after 2 days & used it to get another job 😂
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-4points
