I Personally Believe These People Should NOT Be Bosses, And Here Are The Screenshots To Prove It

BuzzFeed
·3 min read
227

Warning: Some posts include subjects of verbal abuse. Please proceed with caution.

1."Throwback to when I told my boss I was in the hospital, and she sent me a paragraph saying she didn't understand why I couldn't work."

Boss mad that employee can't work from the hospital
Boss mad that employee can't work from the hospital

2."My boss wanted me to come in on days that I requested off, then threatened me when I said no."

Boss threatening employee when they requested time off
Boss threatening employee when they requested time off

3."I got yelled at for not checking my emails when I'm not at work. I'm salary, and easily reach 40 hours a week — why should I be responsible for when I'm not at work? My boss then emailed the team and said we have to let him know when we are going to be out of contact during our time off."

Boss angry that employees don't check emails on the weekend

4."My former boss trying to tell people they have to clock out for bathroom breaks."

Boss requesting employees clock out during bathroom breaks

5."My boss (who owns an insurance agency known for good hands) fired me because my mom died and my son had to quarantine on the same day."

Boss firing employee when employee didn't work because of mom's death and son's quarantining
Boss firing employee when employee didn't work because of mom's death and son's quarantining
Boss firing employee when employee didn't work because of mom's death and son's quarantining

6."My boss sent out this email threatening discipline if we don't attend these weekly meetings, but I work nights from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m."

Boss requesting employees attend meetings not all employees can attend

7."I just started working here 3 days ago, and I received this in an email from my boss."

The email says "I have been lenient in the past, but if one more person is late, they'll be terminated on the spot"

8."My boss denied my medical request a month in advance, and it was the first time I've ever requested a day off."

Boss denying employee's paid time off

9."My boss refused to pay me for working 9 full hours."

Boss refusing to pay employee for working extra hours

10."I texted [this to] my boss after I tested positive for COVID."

Boss angry that employee tested for COVID and saying they need to stay home and won't get paid

11."I put in my notice because my boss asked me if I could change the day I put my dog to sleep."

Boss asking employee to change the date they're putting their dog down
The employee responding to their boss by putting in their two weeks notice

12."My abusive ex-boss emailed me today asking for code I already provided when I left 'by tomorrow.' I quit this job months ago."

Boss asking ex-employee for code

13."I asked my boss for a bonus after working overtime during one of the top 5 biggest events in my state."

Boss refusing to pay bonus
When an employee asks about a bonus, the boss responds "A pat on the back is worth more than any monetary increase"

14."My 16-year-old daughter working her first summer job received this message from her boss."

Boss threatening to not pay employees for their shift if the money drawer isn't counted twice, once when they arrive for their shift and again when they leave

15."My boss went radio silent after I asked for my checks."

Boss not responding to employee when they ask about paychecks

16.And: "I quit my job yesterday, and this was my boss's reply."

Boss angry that employee quit

Note: Some posts have been edited for length and/or clarity.

What's the worst experience *you've* ever had at work? Let us know in the comments below.