“We’re No Longer Accepting a Doctor’s Note as Proof of Illness” —15 Signs Employees Spotted at Work That Make Your Blood Boil

“We’re No Longer Accepting a Doctor’s Note as Proof of Illness” —15 Signs Employees Spotted at Work That Make Your Blood Boil

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A Gallup report found that about 60% of people reported feeling emotionally detached at work, 50% were stressed, and 19% said they were downright miserable. The sentiment is incredibly relatable to many, but probably even more so to the poor souls who live under these signs at work:

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1. This company stated that they no longer accept a doctor’s note as proof of illness because “if you can go to the doctor you can come to work.”

2. This low-key post threatened employees with a heavier workload if they appeared on their phone.

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3. Workers had to warn customers that tips given through their card payment system would never reach their check and instead line their boss’s pocket.

Note on counter reads: "Don't hesitate to tip employees via card payment. The owner does not allow the employee to keep them. Only allowed to keep cash tips."

4. This business thought that everyone passing by should know that “lazy people hurt their employers.”

A lit sign outside a storage facility at night reads, "Lazy people hurt their employers."

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5. This big sign was displayed in a fast-food joint to let everyone know that food waste is in politics.

The sign says: "To All Employees: Due to the high and rising costs of food, no food or drink can be taken home at the end of shifts, including mistakes and paid meals."

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6. The management in this business are a little too involved in how the employees keep themselves entertained while they go #2.

A sign says: "This is not a bedroom. 3 minutes per user. No mobile phones allowed," with a cut off phone symbol

7. This reminder to actors that they are considered late if they show up on time, and “likely to lose their job!”

Sign with text: "Please Remember In Performing Arts: Being early is BEING ON TIME; To be on time is TO BE LATE; Being late is NOT ACCEPTABLE. I probably lost my job!!"

8. This sign wouldn’t be so infuriating if management didn’t consistently break their own rules and leave dishes in the sink for others to clean.

The sign on a wooden cabinet reads: "Please wash your dishes. If not, you can bring your own dishes. Thank you -MGMT"

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9. This reminder that carries the load that workers are expected to do everything at once.

The sign says: "What must be done eventually must be done immediately!"

10. This notice has many things wrong with it. First, the company decided that employees should pay for items voided by customers, even though the product will still be returned to the shelves. Second, this should honestly be a conversation between individuals and their managers – not a sign posted for people to add their signatures.

The sign says: NULL NOTICE. The message says that employees will be charged for canceling payments and must log in to the home screen before paying. Signature lines included

11. This unfortunate work environment where some feel it is appropriate to poop in the shower.

A sign encouraging employees not to poop in the shower

12. This company makes employees pay $2 to microwave their lunch.

The sign on a wooden surface says: "Microwave $2.00. You can purchase an unlimited monthly pass for only $30.00. *Includes time with your favorite BHU SW's."

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13. This coworker situation where they don’t understand that your lunch is not free food.

A sign on a fridge reads, "If you didn't put it here and it's not yours, don't take it." A handwritten note below reads, "Then maybe don't tell people to help themselves."

14. This sign “WORK IS NOT MEAN TO BE FUN”.

Sign for employees with the image of a Minion. The text says that work is not meant to be fun, it prohibits discussions and friendships not related to work during working hours

15. And finally, this legally dubious “we don’t hire liberals” sign.

A printed sign says the company does not hire liberals, citing reasons such as perceived deficiencies in reasoning, logic and reading comprehension skills

What a joy to work in America!

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