Alex Buscemi
Some workplace perks sound amazing on paper—unlimited PTO, casual Fridays, catered lunches—but in practice, they can be just another bait-and-switch.
Reddit users recently shared the perks their companies hyped up, only to reveal they came with more strings than benefits.
Think “unlimited vacation” that no one dares to take, or “flexible hours” that still somehow end up meaning you work weekends.
It’s the kind of thing that makes you question whether “free snacks” are really worth staying late for.
Whether it’s a manager who decides jeans are “only for certain employees” or nap pods that exist solely because you’re never expected to leave the office, these stories are a reminder that not all perks are created equal.
If you’ve ever been burned by a so-called benefit, this one might hit a little too close to home—but in a funny, “misery loves company” kind of way.
Let’s get into it.
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