New Warehouse Employee Fired 4 Hours Into Their First Day Due To Clash With ‘Office Karen’

Ever wondered how a first day at a new job could spiral in just four short hours? Brace yourself for a roller-coaster tale of anticipation, false accusations, and unexpected office politics.

In this r/antiwork story, OP secured a job through a staffing agency and arrived prepared and punctual, his enthusiasm quickly waned when confronted by an overly critical coworker, dubbed the “office Karen”. Despite following prior instructions, he faced undue scrutiny and challenges, leading to being unexpectedly fired on his very first day working in a warehouse.

See how it all went down, and find out what readers had to stay in the full story below.


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