12 Employees Who Deserve Their Own Drama Series

While every job has its ups and downs, some workplaces are so outrageous it feels like you’re stuck in a sitcom — or maybe a psychological thriller. From ridiculous rules to jaw-dropping boss behavior, we’ve rounded up real stories from people who’ve seen the absolute wildest sides of office life. Buckle up — you’re not gonna believe these actually happened!

• The dumbest rule at my old job? We weren’t allowed to throw anything in the bathroom trash can. It had to stay completely empty at all times. No joke — the general manager himself would check the women’s restroom to make sure it was spotless. So I asked, “What about pads?” My boss goes, “Just bring a little baggie with you and take it home.” I wish I was kidding.

• I’m at work, just having a chill day, when I get a message from my boss, “Can you come to my office? We need to talk.” Instant panic. My brain starts racing — did I mess something up? What did I do wrong in the last month?? I walk in, heart pounding, and he goes, “So I was thinking... maybe you’d want to quit?” I’m like, what?? want to?? Then he casually says, “Well, I have a relative who’s looking for a job, and I figured maybe I could slide her into your position.” I was so stunned I just muttered something like, “Uh... I actually really like my job and don’t want to leave...” He sighed, told me to go back to work... and I guess now he’s out there hunting for his next target.

• Two individuals at work are having an affair. Both are married, and neither is as discreet as they think they are.
  Both of their partners are aware that something is going on. Some of this drama spilled out at the most recent company picnic, which ended with people yelling and screaming obscenities at each other.
  But that’s not even the wildest part. The latest news is that the woman wants to get pregnant, but the man does not. Apparently, she’s gone off the pill. Meanwhile, he’s starting to get cold feet about the whole situation and has begun flirting with the receptionist. © asdkasjdf / Reddit

• My boss bought our CEO a sandwich because he’d missed lunch. The CEO threw the sandwich at my boss because it was on the wrong bread. © st1f1 / Reddit

• I work in a bakery in a grocery store that has black mold growing in the walls. My employer refuses to do anything about it, and I have pictures documenting the mold that date back over a year. We even called corporate about it, but they haven’t taken any action either. In the four years I’ve worked here, I’ve been sick constantly, and I’ve had a lingering cough for almost the entire year.
  I’m seriously considering calling OSHA and/or the local news. © ThatB**chIrene / Reddit

• At my last workplace, the VP of HR started having an affair with the (married) Manager of HR. She got a divorce, and a few months later, she ended up leaving the company when the VP of HR started cheating with another employee. This was a big company, by the way, with over 10,000 employees. © Pizzacrusher / Reddit

• A teacher at our school was constantly being reported by her assistant for grossly and absurdly exaggerated offenses because the assistant doesn’t like the teacher she’s been assigned to this year. The teacher is new to our school.
  The assistant is related to a high-ranking administrator and has already been moved several times. Administration kept writing up the teacher, despite her protests that the complaints were absurd, and she repeatedly requested that this assistant be reassigned.
  The teacher finally had enough and quit. Administration then spread a rumor that the teacher had to leave her job for “mental health reasons.” © thecountessofdevon / Reddit

• The owner of the plaza hired people to come in and help fix the business without the store owner’s blessing.
  It turns out that these people are con men, and they pushed my previous employers out. Now everyone is quitting. © K**LSWlTCH / Reddit

• I work for a very prominent doctor in my city who runs a solo practice. His wife is the practice manager. They hired a cute blonde RN in her early 30s (married) to work part-time. I work next to her, and she tells me everything.
  The doctor started hitting on her in person, through intraoffice instant messaging, and via text. The latter two methods caught the attention of his wife. Instead of apologizing for the extreme discomfort this caused the nurse, the wife progressively and passive-aggressively pushed her out of the practice by gradually reducing her hours, making her track everything she did minute by minute, and generally creating a hostile work environment.
  She’s gone now. It worked. © SynapseForest / Reddit

• One co-worker had a bunch of cash stolen from her purse. Everyone knows who did it. Not only was the alleged thief the only one not in attendance at a meeting when the money went missing, but she also suddenly started avoiding my co-worker, even though they had been friends before. Additionally, she would have had to know exactly where the purse was stored in order to sneak in and back out without being noticed.
  Now, no one in the office is talking to the alleged thief. That’s our version of office justice, since management can’t fire her without more proof. © IrianJaya / Reddit

• Two weeks ago, the CFO just up and quit. We’re decently friendly, so I texted her to ask why. Her response was, “I just need to spend more time with my family.” Uhhh, okay.
  Payday was last Wednesday, but nobody has been paid yet, and there’s no sign of it happening anytime soon. This ship is going down big time. I’ll be surprised if this place still exists in 60 days.
  Luckily, I have an interview for another job in a couple of days. © Metalmorphosis / Reddit

• At my old job, our paychecks were always late. Like, it was just a thing — annoying, but we were all kinda used to it. Then they hired this new executive assistant. So, payday rolls around (well, what was supposed to be payday), and of course... no paycheck. The new girl goes to the boss and politely asks what’s up. And this dude, dead serious, says, “Why do you need a paycheck? You’ve got all those gold rings and chains — let your husband take care of you.” We were all like... what was that??

Here, you’ll find surprising stories from people who came home early — and walked into something they never expected.