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@u/Character-Koala-2170about 1 month ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

left a toxic job after 12 months

I stood up for myself and left a job that undervalued me.

What I wish I knew
to value employees fairly
WorkToxic Work Environment
@u/RanchDubios97about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Boss bought pizza to celebrate hard work before announcing mandatory unpaid overtime

Felt deceived by boss's insincere gesture, now facing unpaid overtime

What I wish I knew
Boss's true intentions were to mask mandatory overtime
WorkUnfair Treatment
@u/FewAd122about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

used my name at work

Got in trouble for using my name, patients confused

What I wish I knew
Patients would be confused despite explanations
WorkConflict
@u/dumbestgrllaliveabout 1 month ago · soon after
10/10
Severe

quit this job

I'm exhausted from dealing with a toxic boss and coworkers. I'm treated like a child one day and an adult the next.

What I wish I knew
I wish I knew how to handle the constant changes and expectations better.
WorkToxic Workplace
@u/CursedTaintabout 1 month ago · Over a century after
2/10
Settled

Prioritize leisure over work

Realized work ethic is an oxymoron and prioritized leisure

What I wish I knew
Not everyone shares this perspective
WorkWork Ethic
@u/TransitionSmooth5223about 1 month ago · 2 weeks after
8/10
Regret

Manager promised paid training

Manager ignored payment request after verbal promise

What I wish I knew
Verify payment terms in writing
WorkTraining
@u/goldbangles8about 1 month ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

left job to avoid further stress

Manager belittled me in front of colleagues, sabotaged my career

What I wish I knew
toxic managers exist and can sabotage careers
WorkToxic Management
@u/SuspecAardvarkabout 2 months ago · 1 day after
1/10
Settled

Quit job due to bad management

Quit job after boss threatened to deny future doctor's appointments

What I wish I knew
Company values rules over employee health
WorkManager Issues
@u_Grabrrrrabout 2 months ago · 6 months after
5/10
Mixed

Decide when to inform company about move

Risk of being fired vs. losing experience and job security

What I wish I knew
More about company's relocation policies
WorkJob Change
@u_TheDuck-Princeabout 2 months ago · 1 month after
8/10
Regret

Joined a project without proper supervision

PM publicly humiliated me in front of the team

What I wish I knew
To research the team's dynamics and PM's management style
WorkHumiliation
@u_Own-Investment4655about 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Finish work on time to avoid extra workload

I'm doing two jobs while the lazy guy gets paid the same

What I wish I knew
Not to be so efficient
WorkEfficiency
@u_AngryGSabout 2 months ago · later when assignment/project fail after
6/10
Regret

Volunteer or get voluntold

I'm blamed for lack of commitment

What I wish I knew
volunteering is not always a choice
WorkVolunteering
@u_Adventurous-Wash3201about 2 months ago · immediately
9/10
Severe

stood up for myself

My boss reacted defensively and dismissively

What I wish I knew
to communicate more effectively
WorkUnfair Treatment
@u_Khada_the_Collectorabout 2 months ago · a few months after
1/10
Settled

quit job early

got fired, felt relieved

What I wish I knew
nothing
WorkFiring
@u/softcloudiiabout 2 months ago · 8 months after
8/10
Regret

letting coworker take credit

Coworker took credit for my macro, built reputation as tech genius

What I wish I knew
Not to keep quiet about it
WorkCoworker Credit
@u_AvaBlondeXabout 2 months ago · immediately
10/10
Severe

Quit job due to stress

Had a panic attack and quit job on the way to work

What I wish I knew
Job's high stress level before accepting it
WorkCustomer Service
@u_icebong427about 2 months ago · April 1 after
8/10
Regret

Company cut benefits without consultation

My company cut benefits, citing cost savings

What I wish I knew
Not being taken advantage of
WorkBenefits Cut
@u_amethystkitten420about 2 months ago · 5 weeks after hiring new GM after
10/10
Severe

New management is replacing me

New GM is horrible, replaced me with someone part-time, cutting my hours

What I wish I knew
Research the new company and management before accepting the job
WorkJob Loss
@u_jellybelle12about 2 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

Switching jobs doesn't solve problems

Feeling undervalued and burnt out despite switching jobs

What I wish I knew
Hard work and competence don't guarantee success
WorkJob Dissatisfaction
@u_Square_Pear1784about 2 months ago · 1.5 years after
8/10
Regret

I took on too much responsibility

I'm exhausted and struggling to keep everything together

What I wish I knew
I should have prioritized my workload
WorkOverwhelmed