The 29 Most Hilarious Employee Payback Moments

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38 Bosses Who Wrote Awful Notes And The Employees Who Exposed Them (We Can’t Stop Chuckling) - Gameday News
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38 Bosses Who Wrote Awful Notes And The Employees Who Exposed Them (We Can’t Stop Chuckling)
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Let's be clear—it’s totally okay to say "no" when someone asks for a favor, even if that someone is your manager. Judging by the tone of this note, it’s no wonder people aren’t exactly lining up to help.
Wondering why it feels so off-putting? Keep reading, and you’ll understand why this kind of request is more likely to get eye-rolls than genuine support.
An important slideshow from corporate
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These "Tips For Not Getting Fired" are so glaringly obvious they border on satire—but they're genuine.
Apparently, holding onto a job here means delivering "unbelievably amazing work all the time, every day."
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Mop and sweep for free!
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Bunnykapow / Reddit
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The caption on this photo reveals that the manager who wrote the note "has been making all his employees clock out early."
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Asking employees to mop is one thing, but expecting them to do it without pay is downright unreasonable.
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What the heck is a vacation blackout period?
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mosspitbitch / Reddit
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What a lovely post-work email to get from your boss—basically banning any holiday social plans this year!
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I'm sure a vacation blackout like that does wonders for company morale.
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Nothing to lose at this point
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johnmory / Reddit
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This man decided to stand on the street and shine a light on a serious injustice from his former job.
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He's showing that getting fired doesn’t mean being silenced.
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Breakfast is forbidden
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This hotel seems dedicated to ensuring guests have a great stay, but when it comes to their staff's experience, it’s a different story.
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They not only misspelled "allowed," but they also don’t actually have the authority to prohibit their employees from eating.
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Lowe's cares... Just not about your health
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Dr_LeonardChurch / Reddit
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The user who posted this photo said "Lowe's says it can't afford to pay us more. They also know some of us can't make rent and feed ourselves so they ask for donations. Here are ours."
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Lowe's can definitely afford to pay them more or at the very least provide a bit more than 99-cent noodles and Poptarts.
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Orange is the new black
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Jynyvieve / Reddit
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A customer noticed this unsettling sign at a local department store and just had to take a photo.
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Though the store likely intended it for a fundraising effort, the wording came across poorly. The person who saw it said the whole message felt "degrading"—and it's easy to understand why.
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Just start looking for another job (it's in the rules)
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This brutally straightforward list of demands definitely doesn't make this workplace look appealing.
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At minimum, employees deserve access to water, yet this boss acts like they have the right to control even that—like the other rules weren’t harsh enough already!
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Revenge is best printed on 8X10"
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A crafty former employee took a jab at their boss by altering a sign about staff quitting.
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They highlighted the management problems and displayed the edited sign right at the restaurant's entrance.
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Update on rules
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Smoothsay / Reddit
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This workplace seems to have more rules than a typical prison sentence.
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One employee grew tired of the passive-aggressive reminders and decided to snap a photo to share online.
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Charity is a confusing concept
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This boss could really use a lesson on the true meaning of "charity," since they're pushing employees to pressure customers into donating.
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Not everyone can afford to give, so this tactic is bound to backfire and put unnecessary stress on the staff.
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No fainting on company time
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A USPS delivery driver shared a Corporate Communication they received while on the job.
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In typical big-corporation fashion, the message politely reminded employees to avoid acting like actual human beings—like, say, having a medical emergency during a heatwave.
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Due to lazy workers...
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Reading between the lines, this posted notice might as well say, "Thanks to toxic, erratic, and disrespectful management, our team walked out. So now we're hiking up prices because it’s convenient and saves us from owning up to our mistakes."
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“Oh, and by the way—we’re hiring, but don’t expect fair pay!”
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No friends, no fun, no freedom
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tyw7 / Reddit
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This baffling sign declares, "Work is not meant to be fun," and outright bans forming friendships on the job.
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You've got to wonder what the morale is like in a place with rules like that. And if fun is off the table, who thought adding a Minion meme was a good idea?
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A slight typo and a correction
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Zestyclose_Treat4098 / Reddit
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One of the employees at this workplace decided to update their boss's sign to better show the actual reality.
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Now, there’s no mistaking what really happened here.
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Notice this notice!
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JakeWright_2015 / Reddit
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If you missed it, this notice repeats the word "notice" five times—so definitely take notice!
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The original poster wondered if this is even legal, and in most areas, it definitely isn't.
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"Must be 'bout that life"
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Ah yes, this workplace definitely seems like a calm, supportive environment... said no one ever.
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If the boss is seriously looking for someone who can "take a joke" and "won't cry every day on the floor," maybe the first step should be rethinking their entire management style.
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Don't forget you're poor!
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Positive_Meal523 / Reddit
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This sign starts off sounding almost motivational—then takes a sharp, brutal turn.
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Nothing quite says "workplace morale" like a dark reminder that you're stuck living paycheck-to-paycheck. Honestly, the boss might as well just hang a banner that says, "Happy Monday, your life kinda sucks!"
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The least welcoming HR office
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The caption on this photo reads, "Great sign to see outside your HR department," and honestly, it's hard to imagine a worse message for that spot.
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Hopefully, whoever took the picture didn’t actually need to have a serious, professional conversation—because judging by that tacky little decorative sign, getting real help clearly isn’t on the table.
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Actual person or robot?
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The person who shared this online said they found it posted right in upper management's office.
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Talk about some sky-high expectations! At this point, it’s hard to tell if they’re looking for a "talented" employee or just a perfectly obedient robot they can program to do whatever they want.
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You break it, you buy it and that goes for staff too
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whatthef__ck / Reddit
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This boss is taking "if you break it, you buy it" to a whole new l…

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