A coworker drags the first bike out to go get another one. She waits at the counter for a bit before following him outside. I realize after a while that she hasn’t come back, and my coworker is back working outside so l go ask him if she decided not to get anything. Coworker:...
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I found out later that one of my useless coworkers had given him my number — to mess with both the customer and me. Some good from this story, though: this same coworker got fired for theft and messaging customers when he wasn’t supposed to. 331 0...
I like that Thanksgiving usually includes a good football game or two. Growing up a Texas Aggie, Thanksgiving Day used to be sacred because of the A&M vs. t.u. game. The world stopped at kickoff, we knew not to walk in front of the TV unless it was a commercial break, we got ...
Caller:“You know, on second thought, I’ll just go to [Online Bookseller].”*hangs up without even saying goodbye* (I kind of go nuts because I’d just wasted most of an hour. I strangle the phone receiver for a couple seconds, and slam it down way too hard on the hook while ...
Me:“In fact it does. No need to thank me for doing all I can to make your job easier. Goodbye.” Dispatcher:“Whatever.”*hangs up* (Soon after this, the driver shows up. He is unaware that he had two orders to pick up, and thus refuses to take the second one. I phone the...
On their last day, the couple said goodbye to the new starter and gave him some sage advice: Man:“Just remember, some people don’t want to be happy. They’ll complain about anything. Nothing you do will make it right. That says more about them than you. Don’t let it get to yo...
Mom:“Fine. We’ll see you then. Goodbye.” She hung up. My sister and I gushed over how smooth that was! And that is how my absolute boss of a mother scared a slippery business owner into finishing his work with the most pleasant tone of voice and without uttering a single threat....
Me:“Goodbye.” (I left my items on the counter and walked out. Bewildered and angry, I related the story to some friends, only to discover that one had been to the same store and had the same experience! Due to the mall being across the road from my home, I was able to witness...
Me:“Goodbye.” When I got home, I paid off the remainder of the balance online, canceled it, and cut the card in half. I will now make it a habit to bring TWO credit cards along with my debit card on vacations, even if I’d only planned to use one. ...