30+ Employees Share The Dumbest Thing Their Boss Ever Asked Them To Do

Ah, the workplace: a melting pot of deadlines, coffee breaks, and sometimes… utterly baffling requests from the higher-ups. Ever had a moment when your boss asked you something and you did a double-take, wondering if it’s April Fools’ Day? You’re not alone!

Recently, one reddit user, u/joe2100, asked the question:

“What is the dumbest thing your boss has ever asked you to do?” Here are 30+ of our favorite answers:

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Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome