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@u/orchidwrecker27 days ago · day 2 of orientation after
10/10
Severe

went to work after colleague yelled at me

Colleague yelled at me for turning off pump alarm, felt ashamed and fearful of returning to work.

What I wish I knew
how to handle mistakes and verbal criticism
WorkplaceYelling
@u/Proud-Signature1771about 1 month ago · 1 week after
8/10
Regret

management implemented new bathroom policy

Manager denied bathroom access due to scheduled lunches

What I wish I knew
Bathroom policy should prioritize employee needs
WorkplaceBathroom Policy
@u/AwayAway2023about 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

asked for a raise after 5 years of hard work

Manager dismissed my request for a raise, then showed favoritism with new luxury items.

What I wish I knew
My workplace values profit over employee well-being and loyalty.
WorkplaceUnappreciated Effort
@u/Zoidaryan1985about 2 months ago · 3 days after
10/10
Severe

worked at burning factory for 3 days

breathed in toxic smoke for days

What I wish I knew
factory safety should be prioritized
WorkplaceFactory
@u/Every_Strawberry_543about 2 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

kept homelessness a secret at work

coworkers and bosses asked invasive questions about my living situation

What I wish I knew
how to handle workplace gossip and boundaries
WorkplaceHarassment
@u/manticende3 months ago · 1 day after
8/10
Regret

saved manager in phone with nickname

Manager called me while driving, car screen displayed nickname.

What I wish I knew
Consider how others might perceive my phone's contact list.
WorkplaceAwkward Interactions
@u/Defiant_Pain33334 months ago · 1 year after
6/10
Regret

handled emotional situation with a colleague

I approached a crying nurse in a stairwell and offered her space

What I wish I knew
how to comfort her without misinterpreting the situation
WorkplaceTeam Dynamics
@u/kmgoff304 months ago · 4.5 years after
8/10
Regret

left job due to bullying

coworker's subtle actions and words made work unbearable

What I wish I knew
clearly document incidents earlier
WorkplaceBullying
@u/C4Yourselfxx5 months ago · 2 years after
10/10
Severe

Refused to contribute to office baby shower

Felt bullied and forced to contribute to office event despite financial struggles

What I wish I knew
To speak up and set boundaries
WorkplaceOffice Culture
@u/sweetbutterfacepoop5 months ago · after multiple companies after
8/10
Regret

left corporate job

experienced bullying and negativity at work

What I wish I knew
companies can be toxic
WorkplaceToxicity
@u/Filthy_Joystick5 months ago · a couple of months after
8/10
Regret

I let her send recap emails without correcting her

She misrepresents our conversations in emails, making me sound like I agreed to things I didn't

What I wish I knew
She might be misrepresenting our conversations
WorkplaceCommunication
@u/Nearby_Struggle_83276 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Addressed privately, escalated to manager

Colleague took credit for my work in meetings, apologized, but continued to do so

What I wish I knew
How to effectively escalate the issue without looking petty
WorkplaceCoworker Issues
@u/HumongousLemur6 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

rented break room to customers

Lost break room, forced to eat outside or in cars

What I wish I knew
considered employee needs
WorkplaceBreak Room