Work

As Blink-182 once said, “Work sucks, I know” and that’s why Pleated-Jeans brings you daily posts, memes, and news about the 9-5 grind (and everything in between.)

Employee Take HR Survey And Gives The Blunt Answers We Wish We All Could
ByMike May 8, 2023
‘I’m More Qualified For Your Job Than You Are’ — Candidate Has Awful Interview, But Gets A Shot At Redemption Years Down The Line
ByMike May 5, 2023
Worker Gets Fired For Being Unable To Attend An Unpaid ‘Cleaning Party’ With Only 2 Hours Notice
ByMike May 5, 2023May 7, 2023
Ex-Employee Gets Revenge On Former Boss By Blocking Job At New Company
ByNate May 4, 2023
Red Flag Alert: Restaurant Manager Sparks Concern Among Student Workers In First Week On The Job
ByNate May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
25 People Share Their Craziest “What Is The Fastest You’ve Seen A New Co-Worker Get Fired” Stories
ByNate May 3, 2023May 7, 2023
‘You Are Replaceable’ — Boss Has To Take The ‘L’ After They Push An Employee Too Far On Their Day Off
ByMike May 2, 2023
30 Times Employees Got Revenge On Their Awful Bosses As They Were Leaving The Job
ByMike May 2, 2023
Employer’s Late-Night Follow-Up Call Results In Job Candidate Withdrawing Application
ByNate May 2, 2023
Worker Shares The Scammy Red Flags That Made Him Walk Out Of A Job Orientation
ByMike May 2, 2023
Server Fired After Complaining Online About A $735 Takeout Order Not Tipping
ByMike May 2, 2023
Workers Are Sharing Stories About How Their Boss Blew It After Firing Someone (25 Tweets)
ByNate May 2, 2023May 2, 2023
28 Funny DoorDash Texts Between Customers And Drivers
ByNate May 1, 2023May 2, 2023
Customers Go Viral On TikTok When They Have To Call The Restaurant To Get A Server To Come To Their Table
ByMike May 1, 2023May 2, 2023
‘Nah, Honey, I Ain’t Taking Care Of You For Free’ — Server Explains What To Never Do In A Restaurant
ByMike April 28, 2023
Boss Demands Employee Use Lint Roller Before Business Meeting, Asks If That Crossed A Line
ByJason Mustian April 28, 2023
Construction Manager Resigns After Boss Responds To Complaints Of Heavy Workload By Adding Even More Work
ByNate April 27, 2023April 27, 2023
Manager Illegally Participates In Tip Pool Despite Making $1000 A Week While Employees Struggle To Make Ends Meet
ByNate April 27, 2023April 27, 2023
“It’s My Favorite, I Get It All The Time” — Server Shares How To BS Customers For Better Tips In Viral TikTok
ByMike April 25, 2023
Server Shares Her ‘Golden Kazoo’ Hack For Getting Customers To Tip Big On Birthdays
ByMike April 24, 2023April 25, 2023
Twin Peaks Server Makes Everyone Jealous Sharing How Much She Makes In An Hour On TikTok
ByMike April 24, 2023June 9, 2024
‘Thank You’ — Boss Caught Off Guard At Employee’s Response To Being Told He Doesn’t Work Hard
ByMike April 24, 2023
Waitress Asked To Work Full Day Overtime “Deep Cleaning” Restaurant On A Sunday, Sparks Online Discussion
ByMike April 24, 2023
‘Quit My Job Suddenly Via Email’ — Boss Insist On Having Face-To-Face Meeting After Worker Quits Without Notice
ByMike April 20, 2023
Ex-Boss’s Desperate Texts To Employee They Fired, To Cover Shifts, Leads To Epic Fail
ByNate April 19, 2023
Star Employee Tells Boss His Pay Is ‘Below Average’ So Now His Work Will Be Too After Being Denied A Raise For 2 Years
ByMike April 19, 2023
Job Applicant Writes Cover Letter Calling Out Company’s “Biggest Problems” And It’s So On Point Their Lawyers Called
ByMike April 18, 2023
Deserving Employee Asks For A Raise, So Boss Threatens To Replace Him With His Teenage Daughter
ByMike April 18, 2023
CEO Allegedly takes $6.4M Bonus, Then Yells At Employees For Asking About Their Canceled Bonuses
ByMike April 18, 2023
Former Hotel Employee Shares The 7 Grossest Things You Need To Avoid
ByNate April 18, 2023April 19, 2023