Companies Aren't What They Seem to Be
I was an assistant manager to a person that was not very reputable as I found out. When I started asking questions about what was going on that didn't seem right I was told it was none of my business…
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The Office Manager was Sleeping with Everyone in the Office
What I did was answer the phone, type, deal with customers, make copies, run errands, bookkeeping which I hate and listen to the guys who were not sleeping with my boss complain.It was bad because I …
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They Told Me to Count the Cars Passing By
This was a small company, and, not very busy at the time. There were times when I had nothing to do. For some unknown reason, they didn't want us to help each other, so one person could be very busy …
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They Didn't Tell Me I'd Be a Maid
For one, cleaning bathrooms and bedrooms is not fun, especially when your working in extremely hot conditions. On top of that, the owners were extremely strict and crotchety. Even if we finished earl…
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Temp Workers Are Treated Like Dirt
I have worked as an Administrative Assistant for a long time, and in all that time, I had never seen a temp treated with such contempt, as if I were a piece of dirt.About 2 weeks into the so-called r…
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Boring Job, Terrible Bosses and Co-Workers
It was a bad job because one of the bosses went round telling people that all her employees were useless. We did the work for an estate agent company and she would have no problem screaming in front …
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Blamed for the Owners' Mistakes
The owners would set us impossible deadlines to meet (For example, prepare 50 baguettes in 15 minutes). The only way I could get around this was to come in an hour and a half early in the morning (un…
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Sexual Harassment Leads to PTSD
When the problem is the Owner you have no one to go to to report it. No one should be sexually harassed on the job. I have a tape of a meeting where he admits it by the way. I was also overworked and…
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Teacher Learns a Lesson!
At first, this particular job seemed to be a really great fit and a fantastic opportunity. I was hired to work in a brand new school designed to add a new learning model to the standard public school…
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My Time in Hell
Well. I first interviewed for an Accounts Receivable position. They called me back for a second interview, and then called back about 10 minutes later to say that they made a mistake and the position…
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Double-Checking Micro-Manager
How would you like someone literally double-checking everything you do - like how you put postage on envelopes? I like working independently, being trusted to do the job, and the trainer/supervisor b…
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Backstabbing Co-Workers
It was a good job and a great opportunity. I loved it and thoroughly enjoyed the attorneys that I worked for, but it was obvious that they wanted me out, period. I know that the administrative attorn…
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The Boss Stood Over My Shoulder All Day
i worked at Pella Window & Doors, and it was the worst job I've ever had. The boss was insane and watched you like you were in kindergarden. They hired me and had me sit with everyone else for a mont…
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Watch Your Back
I was told I was talking about the people who work there and the company. This was a lie.I was asked everyday how I liked it there, and my answers were always happy and positive and complimentary. I …
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Don't Trust a Salesman
I was hired before I realized what I had agreed to do. I was shipped out of town the first night and had to stay in a crummy hotel with other employees and share beds. I was given $15 a day to eat an…
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