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Bad Boss Texts That'll Make You Cringe

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Posted on Oct 24, 2026 UTC

Note: Some stories include subjects of verbal abuse. Please proceed with caution.

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"Throwback to when I told my boss I was in the hospital, and she sent me a paragraph saying she didn't understand why I couldn't work."

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"My boss wanted me to come in on days that I requested off, then threatened me when I said no."

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"I got yelled at for not checking my emails when I'm not at work. I'm salary, and easily reach 40 hours a week — why should I be responsible for when I'm not at work? My boss then emailed the team and said we have to let him know when we are going to be out of contact during our time off."

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"My former boss trying to tell people they have to clock out for bathroom breaks."

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"My boss (who owns an insurance agency known for good hands) fired me because my mom died and my son had to quarantine on the same day."

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"My boss sent out this email threatening discipline if we don't attend these weekly meetings, but I work nights from 7 p.m.…

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