30 People Share The Weirdest Things They Got In Trouble At Work For
“I got scolded by my boss for having a name that wasn’t feminine enough.”
Some workplaces have a talent for turning the smallest thing into a big problem. In this collection, people shared the weirdest reasons they got in trouble at work, and the results are equal parts frustrating and absurd.
From awkward emails to bizarre rules, the stories show how quickly a normal day can go sideways when a boss decides something harmless is suddenly a serious offense. The original thread came from Katie Harrington, who asked people to share the strangest thing they had ever been reprimanded for at work.
Some of these replies are so petty they almost feel unreal. Read on, because the complaints only get stranger from here.
Katie Harrington asked:
Katie Harrington1. Would you like me to call you on weekends?
johncorrart2. I am not mute...
PattyDahlgren
3. That's awful. And illegal.
darth_knitter
4. Good for you.
JadeJurek
5. Weighing heads...
BendoWithEndo
6. You can’t say that here!
TamarWrites
7. Bring a fire extinguisher...
arb
8. Not being dead...
RLokomotiv
9. Oh, man...
iain_d_wilson
10. No humming while you make copies. You should be focused...
ChrisYoules
11. Cut & Paste. Manually...
DoctorKirbs
12. When you see people down, you should kick them. That's our company policy...
RonmanFi
13. So, yeah...
crisaguilera71
There are a few basic things you can do that will almost certainly get you into trouble. If you tend to pat yourself on the back at work but not others, you're signaling that you don't care about the team's success or contributions.
Of course, self-motivation and gratitude are crucial, but you should also communicate your appreciation to your supervisor and coworkers to demonstrate that you care about them. If you're frequently verbally stressed or publicly expressing negative emotions, it will harm your reputation and likely affect your team.
Those who try to avoid expressing their thoughts and opinions at all costs may find themselves in hot water. While it may seem to you that you are at ease, your boss may believe you are coasting.
This office party mess where one coworker got confronted, check out the AITA about addressing unprofessional behavior at the party.
That advice does not seem to apply to these stories at all.
14. Aggressive eyebrows...
katiehodgie
15. Women do dishes here!
yettinim
16. Well, it is hard to know all the words...
JasMcN
17. Don't work so hard...
RecoveryOccupy
18. How dare you be called Sam?
NoPantsSatCos
19. Yeah, those kittens can be so dangerous...
ElusiveEmmie
20. You like your working hours...
KainKravitch
21. Everyone hates that....
AndrewKehoe8
22. Wash your hands...
BenHanson1989
23. The nerves of some people...
Fonril
24. I wasn't hired to think...
angelfrouk
25. Oh, poor boss...
msheddylammar
26. Can’t eat a banana around men...
PattersonDaisy
27. Well, isn't it written on the entrance door?
declander
28. Just forget about your allergies this one time...
sambutwithbooks
29. All the way out...
CopMoustache
30. Paperclip misuse...
Chris_s____
Well, sure, there are a bunch of things you could do to get along with your boss. There are many books and online articles that teach you how to do that.
And they are very popular. But it raises a question: how many books have you seen on the main topic “How to get along with your employees”?
Not many, we guess.
Some bosses really do make the smallest things feel enormous.
Want more workplace weirdness, see why this employee ditched office gossip and unity.
