Work: Today, I got written up because apparently leaning on the counter...

By kaybear13 - 05/08/2015 08:39 - United States - San Mateo

Today, I got written up because apparently leaning on the counter at work is unprofessional, even if you're about to pass out and the counter is the only thing keeping you on your feet. FML

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By sickofthisshit - 02/07/2016 16:43 - United States - Oceanside

Today, I nearly got written up for "publicly humiliating" a coworker. All because I left a note in the restroom asking whoever keeps peeing all over the floor to please be considerate of other people. FML

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By KnightToucan - 21/06/2019 02:09

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MassiDelta 28

Wednesday 5 August 2015 19:00

The amount of idiots in management is TOO DAMN HIGH!

hoosiergirl94 31

Wednesday 5 August 2015 18:50

Even if you weren't about to pass out, why would it matter if you were leaning on a counter for a few moments?

Comments

corky1992 33

Wednesday 5 August 2015 18:59

Leaning does look bad. It makes you look tired and like you don't want to be there, but I can't believe they wouldn't understand that you were about to pass out. Now that is a bit ridiculous.

Fairyjoshy 13

Thursday 6 August 2015 5:28

That sounds more like a reason made up after the rule.

Xynie 20

Thursday 6 August 2015 18:10

I work at a store, just because i lean doesnt mean i dont want to be there. If i been working through rush hour, which is usually for bout one to two hours straight with no breaks or drink break in between, youre damn right im going to lean when im done because im tired.

beeferjay 34

Wednesday 5 August 2015 18:59

report him to hr and then pass out due to severe exhaustion... then you get a raise

MassiDelta 28

Wednesday 5 August 2015 19:00

The amount of idiots in management is TOO DAMN HIGH!

jqmalang 17

Wednesday 5 August 2015 19:14

I could understand why that would seem unprofessional. It's the same in Military. But when you're about to pass out, that's reasonable.

Tarlachia 33

Wednesday 5 August 2015 19:26

Next time, lay on the ground. Then they'll say you're sleeping on the job.

ancientera 12

Wednesday 5 August 2015 19:41

it is unprofessional. but not if you're going to pass out. why would you be about to pass out anyway? are they working you too hard? either way you should probably talk to your boss, or management.