30+ Employees Share The Most Absurd Reasons They Got In Trouble At Work

Ah, the wild world of work. Just when you think you’ve heard it all, the employees of Reddit come through with some truly wild stories. Over on r/meirl, people opened up about the times they faced the wrath of their bosses—and for the most ridiculous reasons. From being 12 seconds late to getting in trouble for eating in their car, these tales of workplace woe will have you shaking your head.

So, if you ever felt embarrassed about that one time you microwaved fish in the office, trust us, you’re not alone. Let’s dive into the tea these Redditors spilled about the most ridiculous reason they got in trouble at work.


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