Guy Shares Story of Most Bizarrely Terrible Interview He's Ever Had

Redditor u/Red_Beard47 shared their experience when they went in for what would become the worst job interview of their life.

This comment stood out to us when we were putting together this three-part seriesof the worst job interviews people ever had. So in a way, this is an unofficial part IV. So many comments on that thread deserved to be their own post. 

Commenters shared their reactions to the story and even shared their own stories. 

 

"Good idea you walked out of the interview. It would've been really depressing to work in a store where the owner yells at you every day," responded Oro-Lavanda.

 

"I've done it. It was f*-king demoralizing. It just breaks you down," responded Mrminecrafthimself.

"I was an admin assistant at a plumbing service company right out of college and the owner was a nutcase," they continued. "Our hours were 7-5, but he came in when he pleased (usually 10 AM). Then 2 hours later he'd go to lunch with his friends (fellow service guys and some carpenters/contractors from the area) and he'd return after 3 or 4 hours. At 5 he'd say 'shewwww I'm tired after all this work' and head home."

"It was actually preferable when he was gone because when he was in the office, he'd throw tantrums and shout about this employee's work or that employee's attitude or this customer not being happy with their work."

"Nothing could be done right. You'd do your job, and he'd have you re-do it while he told you exactly what to do. He couldn't relinquish control."

Update: Chef Quits, Walks Out During Rush, Owner Wants to Meet, Turns Out to Be a Trap

A chef, who had been a member of a dwindling kitchen staff, found themselves all alone during a dinner rush. This was when they decided to walk out as well. Reddit user, u/Ok_Cap3087, shared their story to the r/antiwork subreddit this week. They reported that the owner had attempted to make contact with them and was attempting to organize a meeting. The poster was uncertain whether or not they should attend this meeting and reached out to readers for their advice. 

Commenters on the initial thread had the following thoughts and advice.

"I'd ask him what his goal of the meeting is going to be," advised mattjones3141. "Is he wanting to get your feedback now that you can be honest about it so that he can improve things? Is he just trying to get you to stay? Is he going to bring you in just to tell you off and feel like he won?"

In response to that comment user Did_Gyre_And_Gimble laid out this extensive list to help the poster decide under what circumstances they should attend the meeting.

DO NOT GO if:

"How could you do this to us? I thought we were family!!"

Please come back! Things will be different, I swear! (they won't)

He will be rude, disrespectful, or mean

There is any potential for litigation

DO GO if:

You like him personally and just want to be a decent person.

You believe he wants honest feedback (and may benefit from your advice)

You might want the job back (at better pay / treatment) if you believe he can/will improve/fix things.

You want to use him as a reference for a future job.

You think there's a chance you might get paid for those off-the-clock hours.

MAYBE GO if:

There's a social aspect (eg he's an in-law) where it's just better for your life if you don't burn bridges.

It's a small town where you believe his animosity could hurt you.

He's willing to pay for your time as a consultant.

DEFINITELY GO if:

You think providing feedback may help the employees you leave behind.

You want the opportunity to chew him out and tell him what you really think

When u/Ok_Cap3087 ultimately decided to avoid the meeting, they received a message from their boss and provided an update, which starts from item #12.

The boss had this to say in their message: 

"Good morning, I didn't hear from you yesterday. I really didn't want you to leave the way you did and I really would want you to work out your weekend shifts this weekend. It's the only right thing to do and in the future so we can still become connected. You never know when we will meet up again and who knows down the road but we could do with your talents combine with mine."

The poster reported that they were glad that they took the commenter's advice and avoided meeting with the owner.

What do you think? Would you have met with the owner?

Part III: The Most Disastrous Job Interviews People Ever Had

The worst job interview I ever had occurred shortly after I received a concussion after getting hit by a car. Unluckily, I had applied to the job the day before being run down like a cane-toad on my road bike and received a call shortly afterward. Somehow, I made it through a short first-round introduction and into the second-round panel-based interview. To complicate matters further, my partner and I had an extensive holiday planned at that time, which involved me driving a Juicy campervan some 1,500 miles across the South Island of New Zealand. 

Quick-tip for concussed travelers: Don't. 

If you're determined, make sure you aren't committed to long days of driving, intense hiking, or overnight cruises. Else you will be in for the most motion-sickening, brain-melting experience of your life. Still, I wouldn't trade it for anything.

So, this interview was to take place while we were traveling. We arranged to stop at a holiday park (campground-type places in New Zealand) on the day of the interview to ensure we had an internet connection.

Honestly, I don't remember much of the interview or what was asked. What I do remember is having a terrible connection from the less-than-modern campground wifi that guaranteed a lot of awkward pauses and a robotic flow of conversation. Not ideal when the expressed purpose is to make a likable impression. I also remember being flat-out unable to answer multiple questions that were asked of me, despite having a vast amount of experience in those areas and having explicitly prepared for those questions. Now, I'm not great at speaking directly to a subject at hand at the best of times; my ADD-addled brain loves a good tangent from a tangent, from a tangent -until it has created a Fibonacci spiral of conversational topics. But I find it hard to look back and ascertain whether or not I was making any sense or saying much of anything at all for that entire conversation. 

At least the interviewers got to experience the breathtaking views of Lake Wanaka while I either incoherently rambled or sat in suffocating silence, even if those views were so incredibly pixilated from the aforementioned poor connection that they could hardly see anything at all.

I didn't get the job, but at least the experience gave me a story to share on this post. That's what I'll tell myself anyways.

See the other parts of this three-part series here.

Part I

Part II

 

Manager Gaslights Owner Into Giving Employees More PTO

An employee, who had found themselves circumstantially in a management role, took it upon themselves to rewrite the terms of their employment when they set out to create a new employee handbook. Their ultra-wealthy and volatile boss thought nothing of it and accepted that this must have been the way things always were.

How is it possible to own a company, be responsible for a group of people, and have no idea how you're treating them? It just speaks to the fact that these employees are just numbers on a board to the owner, dehumanized to the point that they are just the means for accumulating more wealth. 

The thread was posted to Reddit's r/antiwork subreddit by user u/blatanttrees, who shared their story to the applauding masses. 

"Ahahah, I pulled this sh-t when I was creating our employee handbook too," shared judyvi. "I had negotiated my PTO prior to starting (and everyone automatically got the same as I did) so that wasn't an issue, but sick time and holidays. I put down every holiday and added sick time that didn't actually exist."

"Yesss!!! Well done! Way to bark up and not down - very important in management!" responded Vegan_4evah.

"Shitty managers are the worst, but good ones are often in a really tough spot," said TWAndrewz. "They have responsibility but often no power to change anything, get their teams more money, time off, or other things."
 

Farmer Rides His Bestie, Gucci the Cow: Fails At Being a Riding Horse, But Goes Viral for Being an "All Terrain Bovine"

Mooove over Jeep Wrangler! 

Postal Worker Goes Looking For Manager Who Isn't There, Leaves Angry Customer Waiting and Stewing in Their Own Rage

A postal worker was confronted by an angry and disgruntled customer who had unreasonable demands for the time that it should take to find their mail. The post office worker hobbled around on their broken foot as the arrogant idiot got more and more frustrated until they reached the point that they were demanding to talk to the Post Master. They were in a hurry, so they needed to grab the Post Master as fast as possible. So, the worker hobbled off to find a Post Master who wasn't even there. 

We've said it before, and we'll say it again… "The customer is always right" was a terrible mistake. We have trained all of the entitled a-holes in our society that they can get whatever they want whenever they want as long as they succeed in being the biggest and loudest a-hole they can possibly be. Is there any way to turn the clock back and start things over?

This delicious taste of malicious compliance was posted to Reddit's r/MaliciousCompliance subreddit by u/TheExWhoDidntCare, who shared their story to the popular subreddit.

Readers reacted and expressed their enjoyment of the story in the comments.

"Your postmaster sounds like a bit of a legend too tbf!" replied luffy8519.

"It still amazes me that somebody can think they can mess with someone's livelihood for the most minor inconvenience," said Rubywantsin. "A lot of people in this world think way too highly of themselves."

Scroll on for screenshots and reactions below.

Funniest Coworker Memes for People Who Definitely Did Not Sign Up for This 'Family'

There are many different kinds of coworkers. Some people we work with seem to be like gifts from God, y'all get close really quickly and suddenly you wonder whether the reason you haven't considered shifting careers is even about your job or just your work besties. Oh well, better not overthink it unless you get another offer elsewhere. Often times we don't get along with our coworkers, because, well, you have to produce things with them, and if anyone remembers group projects from school, people don't always pull their weight and you begin to think to yourself, "Damn, this would have been so much faster if I just did it on my own." It's a pretty relatable occurrence.

 

Some people barely have to do anything with their coworkers, yet they still manage to get severely annoyed by them. Being annoying from a distance is quite the skill if you ask us. Anywho, let's enjoy these coworker memes.

Part II: The Most Disastrous Job Interviews People Ever Had

Job interviews are far from the best way to find a suitable candidate for most roles. Without a doubt, candidates who communicate well vocally and exude charisma will find themselves accepted into far more roles, whether or not they were actually the best candidate. 

But is there any way to get it right? There is this general expectation going into an interview of how it will work on both sides. The interviewer expects that they will, well, interview, asking questions to get a grip on the candidate's experience and compatibility. The interviewee expects to be interviewed when searching for a job. Breaking from this tried and true formula can be a jarring experience for both parties and throwing curveballs at candidates can actually make them perform worse.

Enjoy this selection, the second part in a three-part series of the most disastrous interviews that people ever had.

Part I
Part III

Roommate Thinks She Has "Free Rent" When Guy Buys House They're Renting, Gets Evicted

When this guy bought the condo, he and his roommate were renting his roommate was ecstatic. Champagne in hand and a broad smile on her face she announced how thrilled she was that she no longer had to pay rent. This was when she discovered that she was actually going to be finding a new place to live. 

The thread was shared by u/Tombanel to the popular Reddit subreddit r/AITA (Am I the A-Hole) where he sought to discover whether or not he was in the wrong for "evicting" his roommate. 

In a decisive decision, commenters voiced that they felt he was not in the wrong. 
 

"She immediately assumed she wouldn't have to pay rent?" questioned educatedvegetable. "Why? To me this would have been a conversation of if I would then pay rent to you or if I should start looking for a place. You gave her ample time to find a new place and offered to help look. NTA"

"I am disturbed that Caitlin's first thought was that she would live rent-free," stated sucksatchess666. "That is incredibly entitled. Did she think you got it for free?"

"If you want to do a nice gesture, you could help her look for a place or help her pay for movers, etc., depending on the severity of her financial situation. But you are not entitled to keep her as a roommate nor should you feel an ounce of regret for doing what is right for you. Congratulations on your new place! NTA."

The Best Relatable Memes for Anybody Struggling Going Back to Work After Summer Vacation

Ummm… I forget how to do this. How do make sentences? *click* *clack* Look at me returning to work and doing my work. I'm definitely not just alwksdfj asldkfjm aldkfjmalksdfmn on my keyboard to make it seem like I'm actually doing work. Bla bla bla. You like memes? I like memes. Memes are pretty tight, man. God, remember back in the day when memes first started? I'm still chasing that thrill every time I'm on the internet. More words means I am working. Words. Words. Words. How many is that so far?… GOD DAMNIT. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO LIVE, LAUGH, AND LOVE IN THESE CONDITIONS? Please, I think we've all earned more vacation days after the several years we've endured. Take me back to the sandy beaches, the sleeping in, and the doing nothing. These relatable memes will have to keep me content at work for now… alesdkjfk;aewjgn;aejnftaw lkasdmf 👍

Customer Sure They've Been Cheated, Wants More Fish, Ends Up With Less Fish

This customer was certain that they had been cheated in the amount of fish that they had been given. The worker was sure to count out every fish as slowly and painfully as they could... "One Fish, Two Fish, Less-Fish-For-You Fish." It turns out they had been given the incorrect amount, just not in the direction they had thought. 

Redditor u/rcam_tv posted the thread to Reddit's r/MaliciousCompliance subreddit, sharing their story of compliance with the customer's wishes.

While we appreciate the poster's interpretation and approach, one commenter offered a different perspective that is well worth consideration. 

"Did she ever say that it wasn't enough?" questioned Kirjath. "It is entirely possible that's exactly what she wanted you to do, being in a foreign country everyone is told to play exactly by the rules."

"She would hate for someone, however misguided she may think this idea is, to claim she stole some fish when she has a receipt for 12 fish but has 15."

"People traveling internationally are told to be a little bit paranoid about that, especially when they think there might be a reason to needlessly prosecute someone to be vindictive or punitive to other cultures." 

It is true that this is a common piece of advice for those traveling overseas. Certain heavily trafficked tourist areas are rife with scams that seek to trick unsuspecting travelers out of their money. A common one is offering "free" services before calling over corrupt and complicit police, claiming that the tourist is refusing to pay them.

Read on to see screenshots of the story and the reactions below. 

60 Times Fed-Up Teachers Had to Deal with Ridiculous Reasons Why Parents Were Mad at Them

Teachers go through so friggin' much—it is unfair. They spend their entire day teaching our children the basics and setting an example for life in general. They even spend their own hard earned cash—which isn't a lot, may I remind you—on school supplies because our government refuses to pay them more or give education more funding. It's a dark time to be a school teacher in America. One teacher online, Tiffany Larsen, who teaches in Salt Lake City, Ut. posted a video talking about a crazy request a parent had asked her in the past. In this video, the comment section got flooded with other teachers sharing their own experience of when a parent got mad at them or requested something of them that was just absurd. Like, what is going on with these parents? I know some are stricter than others, but like… You can't get mad at the teacher for going from blonde to brunette—you don't own them. They're just teaching your kids! Dang…

_{(All from the viral TikToks of @larsenlanelife)}

Part I: The Most Disastrous Job Interviews People Ever Had

In the wake of the pandemic and as the "Great Resignation" rolls on, job interviews are as hot a topic as ever…

That's why I thought it might be a good time to revisit one of my favorite r/askreddit threads of all time, which posed the question to readers, "What's the worst job interview you've ever had?" The thread resulted in a plethora of brilliant stories, each of which could be its own post. The thread got so many responses that we could farm it for years. 

Well, farm content is exactly what we're going to do over the next three days. There are so many amazing responses we're going to break it apart into a three-part series. If you're reading this from somewhere in the future, you will be able to find all the threads via links at the bottom of this description.

Part II
Part III

Predatory Landlord Screws Themselves With Their Own Lease

An error in the lease that they were strictly enforcing caused this landlord to lose out at their own game in this trending Reddit thread. The thread was posted to Reddit's r/MaliciousCompliance subreddit by the tenant, u/aalilyah, who was looking to get out of their lease. The landlord's strict enforcement of this document had them on the ropes before they discovered the crucial error. 

Predatory practices from landlords pervade certain communities. It's almost as if they gather once a week at the local rotary club in order to discuss just how low they're going to set the bar for local landlord expectations. Take the University district where I attended university. In my sophomore year, a group of us were looking to move out of the dorms and into a house on the outskirts of the district (which was still a popular area for students.) As part of the move-in costs, we were required to pay an exorbitant cleaning fee. However, when we actually moved in, the house was still absolutely trashed by the previous tenants. We're talking trash in the corners and floors that were so sticky that you'd lose a flip-flop when you tried to tread across them. Whatever vile concoction was coating our new floors was so thick that there was a notable difference in the appearance of the floor once you took something to scrape it away. From those floors to the flooding in the winter, to the fight for our deposit at the end, that house and landlord were absolute hell. Justice would be served if the guy was drowned in his constantly flooding basement. 

My housing experience in that area barely got any better, and the predatory practices of the landlords persisted because you had to have a reference from your landlord to secure housing for the next year. This ensured that you'd never say anything or complain about the scamming and grifting that was taking place.
 
But I digress, commenters had the following advice and experiences to share.

"Just goes to show: always read the lease that you're going to sign," said Meteoric_Chimera. "Doesn't matter what's supposed to be on it. And then read it again when any issues come up!"

"When we signed the lease on our current apartment, I think the broker was surprised that my husband & I actually sat down & read the whole thing," replied BefWithAnF. "I could tell she was getting antsy after about 20 minutes, but knew better than to rush us. We had a few questions about the language in the contract, & when we asked the broker she said 'nobody has ever asked that before.' We were like '…K. You gonna call someone & find out?'"

"They were being predatory and screwed themselves," stated vacuousintent.

School Fires Teacher When They Try to Give Notice, So They "Burn" Their Grade Book and All Records

A teacher gave notice and was swiftly fired by a vindictive principal, who then wanted access to their teaching records. The teacher taught a night class part-time "just for some extra cash." They taught this class for a few days every week in addition to their full-time role and the local high school. They report that they enjoyed their time at this school until a new principal came on board. After handling constant nitpicking about insignificant things, they had had enough.

The teacher, Redditor u/cb92392, shared their story to Reddit's /r/antiwork subreddit this week, where it drew a sizable amount of attention, earning 5.8k upvotes. 

"I'm not gonna call you an a-hole [for] it," remarked morethanfromnofall in the top-upvoted post. "You offered them a month, you got insta fired for it, then they ask you for one more thing. They can f*-k right off and work it out."

"My department bullied me and harassed me for 10 months and sent me nasty text messages when I resigned at the end of my contract," shared another teacher, u/SearsShearsSeries. "To the point where I had to contact law enforcement. Yesterday, I get a text message from one of the other members of the department asking for my records and all the work I did last year. Guess who got screenshots of the nasty text messages back and none of my hard work. Schools are just toxic cesspools, and I can't wait for my loans to be forgiven to get out."
 

Funniest Annoying Boss Memes That Are Equally Satisfying and Infuriating

We all like to complain about our work sometimes. It's just an unavoidable thing that will take place because, well, it's work. It can be the sickest job in the world, but there will always be something to complain about. Nothing is fun 100% of the time, especially when you're working for someone else. It's good to have a nice relationship with your boss, but at the end of the day, there will always be secrets that you each keep from each other. He truly knows how much they can pay you, and you know that you can bring your skills elsewhere at the tap of an 'easy apply' button. That just showbiz.

 

Not all bosses are the worst, but some people really do seem to get sick with power quite quickly, and then we all have to deal with their sick little power trip. It may be a drag, but at least we can all relate to these silly memes.

Double Revenge: Worker Complains About Terrible Coworker to Mom, Mom Tells Them to Harden Up, They Orchestrate Them Working Together

When this worker was complaining to their mother about their terrible coworker, they got an incredibly dismissive response. So, when they were moving to a different region, the opportunity presented itself to exact a little revenge on them both. 

This thread was posted to Reddit's r/pettyrevege subreddit by Redditor u/LightmoonWolfie, who shared their story to the popular subreddit.

Commenters voiced their appreciation for the revenge and requested that the poster provide future updates.

"Two petty revenges in one go. Nice read.," replied riobhcas. "Hope your new office treats you well!" 

"That's one well-executed plan! Please update with any stories from your mother after she starts working with your colleague," user NagaApi8888 requested.

"I will!" replied the OP, u/LightmoonWolfie. "But we'll have to wait I still work here for another week, then the office closes [in] August, and I will start in the new one [in] September!"

Keep reading so see screenshots and reactions below. 

For another tale of petty revenge check out this douchenozzle who got "served" by a waiter he was rude to. 
 

Manager Has a Meltdown and Fires Guy Over His Two Week Notice, Guy Threatens to Have Company Vehicle Towed

When this plumber submitted their two-week notice, the cracks in their employer's sanity began to show. The employer flew into a rage and fired the plumber on the spot, without consideration even for how they would get their equipment back. Well, the plumber still had their work vehicle, a massive Ford F350, sitting in their driveway, and there was no way they were going to drive it back to the depot after the treatment they had received. So, they told their recently ex-employer that they should organize a collection of the vehicle immediately or it would be towed. 

The thread was posted to Reddit's r/antiwork subreddit by the disgruntled plumber, Redditor u/Brilliant-Parking359, who put their previous employer on blast. 

Readers enjoyed reading about the poster's experience and their creative solution to the problem at hand. 

"Perfectly handled, all the way down to calling the cops," responded metal_bastard. "As I was reading, I was thinking, I hope homie's old boss doesn't call the cops on him saying he stole the truck. Congrats and giving them a bowl of dicks."

Max_N_Ruby had the following to say.

Company that told you to FO: "Bring the truck back'"...

OP: ."Sounds like a you problem"

Well played

Keep reading to see screenshots of the post and the reactions!

American Man Pranked at the Beach With Dissolving Swim Trunks, Wife is Victorious in Humiliating the Whole Family in the Process

But think of the children!!

TikToker Almost Slices off His Arm for a “How-To” Video, Proving Once Again TikTok Is Dangerously Idiotic

Is a video on how to open a coconut worth slicing a major artery??…

Roommate Books Hotel Room Due to Lack of Hot Water, Live-In Landlord Refuses to Pay

This tenant took matters into their own hands, and when their live-in landlord let them know that the hot water would be out for the weekend, they booked a hotel room for themselves without saying a word. After pulling a vanishing act for the entire weekend, they returned and hit the landlord with the bill expecting them to pay it.

The landlord, Redditor u/SheHadaStaycation, posted this topic to Reddit's r/AITA (Am I the A-Hole) subreddit, wondering if they were wrong for refusing to pay for the tenant's hotel room.

Let's just come out and say it… I went into this thinking that I'd take the tenant's side but find myself leaning further and further towards taking the landlord's. I mean, they didn't even have a chance to have the conversation with the tenant before being hit with a $600 bill for just one weekend. Keep in mind here that the tenant only pays $800 a month. (Where is this room?? I want to move there.)

That said, something about the post has a bit of a stink of a-holery. I can't quite put a finger on it, but perhaps it starts at the name of the throwaway account "She Had a Staycation." The attitude makes me think that maybe everyone sucks here instead. The worst part for both of them is that they have to live with each other.

Commenters had similar sympathies.

"Not having hot water is what's called a habitability violation," responded u/IAmHerdingCatz. "In my state, the landlord would owe the tenant a discount in the form of pro-rated rent. In your case that would come to $26.67 per day the water heater was out of commission, assuming a 30 day month."

"ESH. You need to learn your responsibility as a landlord. She needs to talk to you before expecting reimbursement for a hotel. You both need to learn to communicate."

Another commenter, u/Embarrassed-Sweet905, had this to say.

"ESH.

You don't mind a cold shower. That's fine, but you suck for assuming your tenant feels the same way.

She sucks for being passive-aggressive about the $250.

Both of you need to communicate better and compromise."

 

 

Racist Karen Refuses to Deboard Plane After Yelling Offensive Slurs, Threatens to Sue Everyone

No points were made at all

Funniest Memes About Work for the People Who Lack Any Work-Life Balance

Working 9-5 is definitely not everyone's style, and now that so many careers have turned hybrid or entirely remote, employees have more flexibility than ever to work when it is most convenient for them. Some people are simply more creative in morning hours vs afternoon hours. Some people need their mid-afternoon cat nap to keep them going. Some people will do just as good of a job while traveling in South East Asia as they would if they sat in their company's office day after day. When you think about how different everyone is it makes sense that a different work ethic would suit so many different lifestyles.

 

One thing remains the same in 99% of careers though, regardless of the wage or hours, there will always be something to complain about. And as humans we love to vent about these things, so allow these memes to get you started. Let's get into them.

Retail Worker Puts Horrible Customer in Their Place, Manager Doubles Down

Every retail worker and customer service person has wished they could do this at least once or twice a week. Unfortunately, we are obligated to keep our mouths shut and smile by the simple fact that we need money for food and rent. Being starving and homeless is a more grim alternative, if only slightly. 

"The customer is always right" mentality that has been practiced for the last twenty-odd years has entered each of us customer service people into a delicate hostage situation -where we are both the hostage and the negotiator whenever we interact with a guest, client, or customer. 

Even the most pleasant interactions must be undertaken delicately and with forcible conviviality. (Case and point being this barista who was fired when a TikTok she posted was reported to her workplace by an angry customer.)

Well, a retail worker, Redditor u/EvoSP1100, got precisely the chance that we've all been waiting for and put a customer right in their place after they encountered the customer in the store shortly after they had left their job. They then took to one of my current favorite Reddit subreddits, r/IDontWorkHereLady, to share their experience in a trending thread.

The most impressive thing in this tale is that their recently-former manager took the poster's side and doubled down on putting this jerk in their place. Keep in mind that the manager is currently still employed by the company, so they were putting their job on the line to stick up for a former employee. What a legend.

Also, as a quick aside, I love the term "Junk Customer" in the title… Whether or not it was a typo of "jerk," I will have to remember that one. 

Anyways, fellow retail and service workers loved this story and were quick to dog pile on their love in the comments.

"JC will be back in a few days," said pkinetics regarding the customer's empty threats. "Hopefully SM will spread your legendary interaction to all the employees to encourage them to stand up and put [these] entitled a-holes in their place."

Have you ever had an experience like this? Let us know in the comments, and scroll on to see the screenshots of the thread and some reactions below. 

Under-Appreciated Machinist Walks Off the Job, Takes Vital Blueprints With Him, Leaves Company Nonfunctioning

This machinist was great at his job but quietly understated in his demeanor. This meant that he was seldom in line for a raise as he did not go to bat for himself. When he finally did and received a poor response, he took matters into his own hands... He quietly packed his things and walked out without saying a word. His silence was his fury.

It wasn't until the parts he was responsible for needed replacing that anyone thought to check what had happened to the blueprints. They were nowhere to be found… and while "John" swore that he didn't have them, this coworker thinks they know the truth. They believe that "John" knowingly exacted some parting revenge.

This brilliantly told story was shared to Reddit's r/ProRevenge subreddit by Redditor u/Solo1961, and it's one of the best that we've seen in recent months. u/Solo1961 had the privilege of witnessing the disaster unfold and did us the delight of sharing it with the world. 

Commenters delighted in this tale of revenge.

"Beware the quiet man who doesn't argue but who knows his worth. Beware working for the fool who doesn't value such a man," remarked Trin959.

"I heard a similar story of a guy who disassembled a complex progressive die," shared Santasotherbrother. "Spread the parts all over the shop, then left the country the next day."

For more revenge from mistreated workers check out this worker who was wrongly fired andtook down his entire division with him.

Keep scrolling for screenshots of the story and responses.

Twitter Thread: Logan Paul Goes All-In With A Live-Tweet Take On Jordan Peele's "NOPE"

It's been a long, long time since we've talked about Logan Paul. Like many of you, I chose to pretend that he and his brethren don't exist. I ultimately gave up even pretending to harbor an ironic dislike for the guy after the whole "Suicide Forest" incident in Japan at the start of 2018 (end of 2017?) Since that incident, he is and has been, a nothingness to me.

Fast forward to 2021. Well, a lot has happened since that time, and I found myself reflecting this morning upon a tastefully thought-out criticism of Jordan Peele's new film NOPE. The surprising part? The criticism was laid out by Logan Paul. Have I actually fallen into a parallel universe? Is he being a reasonable human being now? Logan doesn't go in hard and fast on the film, picking it apart in the way you might have expected him to. Instead, he lays out a tasteful argument for why the film doesn't work for him, doing so in the sophisticated medium that is a Twitter thread. 

It's surprising to seriously be able to utter the sentence "I agree with Logan Paul." but I think he has a point. Occasionally, critics and the internet unite to bandwagon over a film that just really isn't that good, and I believe this is one of those times. (Another being the first DC Universe Wonder Woman.) But people are entitled to their opinions and allowed to be excited about things that I'm not. So that's ok. 

Have you seen NOPE? What are your thoughts? Do you "agree with Logan Paul"?

Chef Throws Pan at Line Cook, Gets Fired, Kitchen Staff Commiserate

Anyone who has worked in the service industry has a story or two about a hot-tempered chef. Well, Redditor u/Tarcos took to Reddit's r/KitchenConfidential community to share their recent experience where they wound up on the wrong end of a chef's temper (and kitchenware.)

The constant pressure and fast-paced nature of the service industry can result in a lot of room for confrontation between staff. Factor hot-heads and demanding customers into the mix and you can get some explosive situations. u/Tarcos, who works as a line chef, shares that the chef reportedly took issue with the fact that they were moving a little slower than normal (due to some health concerns) and "took a hot saute pan and whipped it at [their] feet."

Commenters panned the chef's behavior and fellow kitchen/service staff shared some of their own experiences and commiserated with the line chef.

"If you have time to lean, you have time to be felony assaulted," remarked ejolson, passing comment on the notorious temper some chefs have.

"This is my favorite comment and has cheered me up incredibly," replied the original poster.

Scroll on to see the screenshots and reactions below. The first eleven images in this thread are the initial post and reactions. The update post starts on item #12.

Supermarket Karen Assaults Combat Veteran, Pays the Price

A military combat veteran was minding his own business doing his grocery shopping when a wild supermarket Karen appeared and demanded his assistance. When he refused to assist her, the situation escalated and led to a dramatic confrontation. It's often that we find confused Karens in these bizarre circumstances… Just the other day a story was trending where a Karen even tried to order a pizza from a craft shop. 

This thread was posted to Reddit's r/IDontWorkHereLady by Redditor u/Doug4422, who posted the thread with the title "Karen tangles with a combat veteran, gets more than a handful."

The comments were mixed on this story, with some users voicing their enjoyment of or asking questions about the story while others had more negative responses. 

"30 days?! Why not forever?" Questioned Catacombs3. "Why would they tolerate/encourage people who physically attack their customers? I hope you pressed charges for assault."

Some commenters disliked the poster's narrative, which they accused of being drenched in stereotypical military machismo.  

"I like the story, but holy shit does this ever reek of r/iamverybadass," remarked ifeelnothingaboutyou.

"I wish I had the Navy Seal copypasta," replied RickCrenshaw.

Scroll on to see screenshots of the thread and the responses below.

Meme Meister: Top 20 Memes of the Week (That We've Posted to Facebook) (July 25, 2022)

What is a top meme? Who gets to decide that? 

Well, I guess I do… but why is that my choice? Who made that my choice? Someone really just came along and said, "Post some memes to Facebook for us," and here we are. What am I? The Meister of Memes?

Now, I'm here, and I'm telling you that these are the best memes of the week (whether they really are or not.) The reality is that (probably) none of these were actually created this week, and you might not even like them… You might even hate them (which you would be well within your right to do.) A more honest title would be more like "My Favorite Memes of the Week," but then you wouldn't be here, would you?

Hopefully, you do enjoy these carefully selected memes and decide to squirrel them away to your own meme collections. In doing so, you would be contributing to their proliferation across the wider web. Please peruse and enjoy.

Insane Interviewer Insists on Interviewing Over Text, Offended By "Unprofessional Response"

If you're conducting an interview via text messaging and want to complain about something being unprofessional, oh boy, do you have a rude wake-up call ahead of you.

When u/Coconut_Groove posted their details to an online recruitment service, they were contacted by this hiring manager who was looking to recruit for a position. The position was offering to pay $9.95 an hour in Montana, which has a lower than $10 minimum wage.

u/Coconut_Groove knew they weren't going to be interested in the position for that rate but decided to have a look and see what happened anyways.

The interview was to be conducted over text message, which sounds absolutely absurd. Honestly, it's hard to say for certain if I have ever heard of that before. It just comes across as wildly unprofessional especially given the fact that they didn't even give u/Coconut_Groove the heads up that they were going to be commencing an interview first.

Maybe this hiring manager is just ahead of the times after all as one commenter responded:

Joerugger

"My company recently rolled out 'text to interview' for recruiters. It's wildly popular. I never thought it would work."

I can see where, in a legitimate organized interview, this might be helpful for both parties. It's extremely common for interviewers to just hire the most charismatic person who "Interviewed the best." which doesn't necessarily make them a good fit for the role. This way could allow people who don't present or communicate as well verbally to have a better chance of presenting their skills.

But I digress. Wherever the future might be headed... This interviewer needs to snap back to reality. 

Boyfriend Steals $14K Cash, Gets Arrested

This gal was keeping a box full of cash, representing her literal and metaphorical aspirations to attend medical school. She's in her last semester and has worked for 5 ½ years to get to this point. She keeps savings from her various service jobs in this box and cashes the contents once she has reached enough for tuition. Gotta say, it's a questionable decision for storing savings, but that's beside the point. 

She posted her experience to r/AITA (Am I the A-Hole), a Reddit sub where people post stories about disagreements in their own lives to see if they were in the wrong. The original poster (OP), 
u/Personal-Muddy, shared her story to see if she was in the wrong for reporting her boyfriend to the police for the theft of the cash, which ultimately led to his arrest. 

As commenters have pointed out here… He is not being arrested because she reported him to the police; he is being arrested because he stole $14k in cash. His actions have landed him in this situation, and he needs to be prepared to deal with the consequences. 

"DO NOT DROP THE CHARGES," one commenter, Bruiscear, warned. "14k is a HUGE amount of money. 

"His family are lying. They are not going to pay you back. Your BF's first response was to lie: he only admitted the theft afterwards. They will take off and run, and you'll never see him or any of them ever again."

"Why would you drop the charges?? He STOLE from you. He deserves to go to prison. Also, If you do drop the charges, it's possible that any insurance you have will be nullified."

"You might be able to borrow money from somewhere - but they would need to see evidence of your ability to save money - you'll need the police report number as part of this application."

"If his family are banging on about paying the money back, tell them that they can sell one of their cars ASAP and pay you back, as courts usually charge interest on money judgements."

"NTA."

Hungry Karen Orders Pizza From A Craft Store

Need I say more? 

No, this isn't a punchline for a "Bar joke" but rather the crux of a story that was shared to Reddit's r/IDontWorkHereLady subreddit, where such a thing happens regularly… With hordes of confused Karens calling unsuspecting phone number-havers, giving them the what-for and demanding food orders.

The thread was shared to the small subreddit by Redditor u/yupitsanalt, who shared the story of their experience when this confused Karen accidentally called his mother's store to place an order for a pizza. The poster explains that this happened regularly at the family business, as the number for the local Dominos was only one (easily confused) digit from theirs. It's hard enough to deal with a Karen like this when you're actually employed by the business, but it's another thing entirely to try and explain to them that you don't work there. 

Readers voiced their enjoyment of the story and reminisced on the nostalgic qualities of the post. 

"Man, I miss those days of answering machines with removable media like that," said ITrCool. "You could keep old cassette tapes to archive and listen to years later to reminisce, even if just silly petty stuff. I dunno, I'm just nostalgic and guess." 

Read on for the story and comments. For something similar, check out this Karen who tried to make a random dude collect a store's carts. 

Millennial Shows What It’s Like to Use the “Gentle Parenting” Technique on Stubborn Boomer Parents

"Okay, we can take some time and we can revisit the topic of you assaulting our neighbor with a shovel a little bit later."

Worker Gets Warning For Using Bathroom, Wants to Sue

This worker got a verbal warning for taking a bathroom break which then led to being served a disciplinary action form for wasting time. They've taken to the popular r/antiwork subreddit with a photo of the post to share their experience and seek advice. The thread was posted with the title "verbal warning for going to the BATHROOM Can I sue?"

While it's easy to take the employee's side here and chalk this up as another out-of-line employer, we've all worked with this guy before. The kinda guy who does their best to shave off as many minutes from their work day as possible by finding every excuse possible to get away from their work area. I love a good bathroom break more than your usual rooster but working with these people can be incredibly infuriating, especially when your performance is being judged as a team.

If you are that guy, I salute your gumption and the creative effort you put into as little work as possible… but for the love of god, just do your damn job, please.

Amidst the usual r/antiwork comment menagerie, a user claiming to be an employment lawyer, u/Older_Wiser_Maybe, responded to answer the titular question. 

"Employment lawyer here: First, Only one of the instances referenced in the disciplinary action has to do with a bathroom break. The other alleged instances, coupled with the 11 minute bathroom break, does not help any case you may have because, together, they give the impression that the bathroom break was just another example of not working/wasting time. That being said, Do you have a physical impairment that requires you to take frequent bathroom breaks? If not, then no, you likely do not have any legal basis for a lawsuit. If so, is your employer aware that you need an accommodation allowing you to use the bathroom more frequently or outside scheduled break times? If not, then no, you likely do not have a legal basis for a lawsuit because you must make the employer aware of the need for the accommodation first. Also, accommodations must be reasonable. Depending on the physical impairment, 11 minutes to go to the bathroom may be considered unreasonably long."

They've essentially let the poster know they probably don't have grounds for pursuing legal action. Although, this doesn't mean that the employer's actions are any less condemnable… potentially.

What's your take? Is this guy just your typical time waster or does he have a leg to stand on?

Scroll on to see the photos and screenshots of the thread and some comments below and for more employment shenanigans check out this guy who found his OWN job listed online.  

Dingus Haggles For Discount On Motorcycle That's Less Than the Value of Included Replacement Parts, Has Immediate Regret

Selling used goods on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or any other free equivalent platform is incredibly easy… but dealing with people is incredibly hard.

Just ask Redditor u/kAROBsTUIt, who sold their first motorcycle and, in doing so, faced the infamous "good cop/bad cop" routine presented by a father/son duo. The pair picked apart the "lightly crashed" motorcycle's defects and tried to use that as justification for circumventing an otherwise firm price. In doing so, the father declined to take the spare parts that were to be included with the price of sale. Inexplicably, the replacement parts were worth far more than the discount they negotiated. 

u/kAROBsTUIt posted their righteous revenge story to Reddit's popular r/MaliciousCompliance sub, where it has earned high praise. Other commenters shared experiences and stories of their own.

"Yeah, working in car sales made me hate the haggling," shared imabigdave. "I usually price stuff where I need to be with a very small bit of room to let a buyer feel like they won. When potential buyers point out things you had already been up front about, just say "yes, and that's why I have it priced where I have it priced" Find a surprise to one or both of us? That's different."

Keep scrolling for the thread and then check out some more malicious compliance. 

Fast Food Fail: McDonald's Messes Up an Order SO Badly, Sparks the Internet to Accuse Employees of Pulling a Prank

How can you mess up THAT badly??

Guy Walks Out of Job Interview After Company Lies on Job Description

This job candidate was quick to turn heel and bolt when it became abundantly clear that the interviewer had been intentionally misleading in their description of the role. The role had been advertised as being remote work when it was actually "hybrid," requiring some attendance to an office space. To top it off, the interviewer even admitted that they had advertised it as such in order to increase the pool of applicants.

As I've often described (and recently discussed) job interviews are a performative set piece that outlines the more absurd aspects of our societal norms. (I'm borrowing that phrase because it fits so well with what the interview process entails, right down to script and costuming.) It's hard to imagine that any hiring manager would submit themselves to any more of this theatre than necessary as the entire experience is exhausting and time-consuming from start to finish. 

The topic was posted to Reddit's r/antiwork subreddit, where it encouraged vigorous discussion surrounding the current interview landscape.

Redditor u/anxncdn perfectly addressed this issue with the interviewer's strategy in the comments.

"I can't understand this mindset," they remarked. "What's the point of getting a larger pool of applicants if none of them want the job anyway? Why waste your time interviewing a ton more people who are just going to walk out or decline the job because it's not what they applied to?"
 

What would you do when faced with this situation? Have you ever walked out of an interview?

Scroll on for screenshots of the thread and reactions. Afterward, check out these interview candidates who tanked their prospects with a single question. On the flip side, check out these worst interviews people ever had. 

 

 

Karen Keeps Calling Walmart with Impossible Demands for Customer Service, Employee Just Keeps Hanging Up On Her

These employees definitely are not getting paid enough to take the kind of abuse Karen customers love to dish out. 

Giant, Dangerous Waves Destroy the French Polynesian Coast, but Surfers Everywhere Are Still Crazy Enough To Try and Shred These Deadly Sets

Code Red is supposed to be a warning NOT to get in the water

Boss Texts Employee After Hours to Accuse Her of Faking a Covid Test, Employee Epically Calls Her Out and Quits Effectively Immediately

The work environment is changing. With millennials and Gen-Z taking it over, nobody is letting the f*ckery go anymore. Employees have taken enough crap and won't stand for it anymore. 

 

TikToker Libbylu aka @libbiiiii quit her job earlier this year. Her boss was toxic and the entire workplace was soul sucking. It didn't even matter if she was good at her job, she was younger and lower in the ranks, so she didn't deserve anybody's respect—especially the respect of her boss. She had already found a new job and couldn't wait for the transition! She was getting ready to give her courtesy two weeks notice, because she was at least a kind employee. However, her boss really yanked that privileged out from her own hands. 

 

Libby got a text well after closing time from her boss. It was, of course, bursting with toxicity. Her boss texted her because she had come in late that day after a Covid scare. She decided to get a text before coming in just to be safe. The boss accused her of lying about it and demanded proof. Even though she was annoyed she still sent over a screen shot of her testing results to her boss. Even with that proof, her boss still did no believe her. She said that she called the testing place and they said they did not provide Covid testing services and she demanded a physical copy of her test results for her to believe her. 

 

Libby had f****ing had, I mean, who wouldn't at this point?? She let her have a piece of her mind. She called out her boss for being toxic and unprofessional. She sent in a lengthy text everything that her boss has been doing that was simply toxic and inappropriate as a manger. At this point, Libby decided she was no longer going to provide any sort of handy two weeks notice for her toxic boss. She quit "effective immediately" right after sending that epic text. The boss apparently responding denying all her employee's accusations, but Libby had already had it and ended the conversation. She had said her peace and was wiping her hands clean of that toxic job. 

Racist Karen Harasses Young Woman at Panera Bread, Repeatedly Accuses Her of Not Paying, Gets Kicked Out

It's 10 am

"No Snack" Rule Technicality Snafu Drives Worker to Quit Pedantic Boss

A worker was ridiculed by their boss for eating half a sandwich at their desk, which supposedly violated the boss's silly "Snacks only, no meals" rule regarding food in the office. This was the snack that broke the camel's back, and the incident drove the worker to quit.

We should get this tattooed at this point but as the old saying goes… "People don't quit jobs, they quit horrible bosses."

The thread was shared to Reddit's r/antiwork subreddit yesterday where it went massive and received just shy of 20k upvotes in the first twelve hours it was posted. The thread was posted with the title "I just quit my job of 3 years over a sandwich." 

Commenters voiced their rancorous disdain for the manager's policy and cheered the poster for their decisive reaction to the manager's behavior. Some encouraged further antagonizing of the boss while others passed comments on various aspects of the story. 

"Keep eating sandwiches at your desk during your notice period," DizzyDizzyWiggleBop slyly remarked.

"The only reason managers want you back in the office instead of WFH is to justify their own jobs. If WFH means you are happier, more productive and saving time and money on the commute then clearly the only reason to return to the office is so managers have more control and can shout at you more," dbe14 commented, referring to the growing friction between employers and employees due to requirements that workers to return to office buildings.

"Doesn't want people to eat at their desks and wants them to eat in a break room. Overloads them with work, so they can't take a break. Genius. Good luck with your new job!" Voiced elamb127.

"Treats full grown adults like children for no reason. That's the number one reason to leave. Cool, we have a difference in definitions, I get that. But I am also a grown up and competent human being. Treating me like a child is unacceptable and says a lot about the manager and how they view their staff." added Sptsjunkie in response to elamb127's comment. 

Now-Professional Photographer Shares the Most Horrible Experiences He Had While Working in Pest Control

It wasn't the bugs that did it for him, it was the toxic management and Karen customers. 

Viral Thread: Boss Fires Confused Employee Via Email, Twenty Minutes After Closing With Them

An employee closed with their manager, who said nothing out of the ordinary to them but sent an email 20 minutes later telling them that they were being let go from their position. Further, the email tries to claim implied confidentiality and bans the employee from attending any of the owner's establishments as a customer. The cowardly method used to dismiss the employee has the internet up in arms. 

Screenshots of the email were posted to Reddit's r/antiwork subreddit by Redditor u/Leading_Highlight244, the employee who received the post. They posted the thread with the title "This is how my manager fired me, 20 minutes after I left my shift with him."

The original poster (OP) elaborated on their situation in the comments.

"For context, I've worked there for a whole month. I was never sent the Safe Serv course (and, I also had already submitted a different responsible serving certificate and they denied it)," they wrote.

"And my "results" are completely unknown to me because their metrics are ridiculous. They're a dive bar who serves paninis, and if you don't sell a certain number per day then I guess you're fired? Sorry nobody wants to spend $8 on a Turkey sandwich with two slices of processed Turkey on it lmao."

Reader's reactions in the comments generally passed commentary on the various ridiculous parts of the message, with others offering their sympathies or sharing stories of their own.

"Boy that "confidential do not distribute" text worked well," remarked 747ER in the top-voted comment, commenting on the fact that the "confidential" email was now the subject of a viral thread.

"'Confidential do not distribute' (and) 'please refrain from coming to any location in the future' sound like challenges," commented herbalit.

"They banned your ass from all establishments too?? Damn," sympathized LuckyxCapone.

 There are lots of stories floating around these days about people getting fired. Sometimes they take matters into their own hands, like this employee who took all of their things home and left a company nonfunctional. 

 

Bridal Shower Bikini Brings Bristling Tensions to Family Affair

This volatile r/AITA (Am I the A-Hole) thread has been a topic of hot discussion and disagreement, with readers ultimately deciding that the original poster (OP), u/Complex-Cup7367, was in the wrong for his reaction to the described events.

The OP describes in his post that he and his longtime girlfriend have recently been engaged and, as part of the wedding proceedings, had arranged a bridal shower. As a good gesture, OP's Father's much-disliked girlfriend "Tiffany" was invited. As a possible slight or trashy oversight, "Tiffany" wore a bikini to the affair, pictured in the thumbnail and images below. The thing is, the bridal shower was a garden party, and all of the other guests were wearing sundresses or similar. So is there really anything wrong with what "Tiffany" wore? The image OP provided proves that the bikini is less bikini and more summer wear than anything else. 

Many voters in the Reddit thread wouldn't have seen the photo before voting. But with this information in hand. What's your vote? Who is in the wrong here? Is "Tiffany" the a-hole for wearing this? Is the fiancé an a-hole for defending her? Or has the bride lost her mind?

Upon seeing the photo, this is what one reader had to say…

"You're kidding," remarked General-Yak-3741, responding to another reader declaring that the OP was in the wrong. "That makes his fiancée the giant ah in my opinion. OP states that the women all wore sun dresses to this "garden party" I don't see the issue here."

Without a doubt, some people have trouble behaving and conforming to proper event attire. Such as Heather here who insisted on wearing a psuedo-wedding dress to her half-sister's engagement party.

 

Photographer Photoshops Out Woman's Breasts From Family Photo for Some Inexplicable Reason, an Interesting Choice

Why only hers though?

Server Shares What It's Like Working the Brunch Shift in 100+ Degree Weather While Karen Customers Complain About the Dumbest Things

You chose to sit outside with the bugs, Karen—why tf are you drinking Cabernet in 102° weather anyways??

Karen Leaves Nasty Note For Server, Gets Embarrassed in Front of Her Entire Family and Kicked Out

This "Karen" found herself banned from a restaurant after she left derogatory written comments about her server. When she came back in with her family on a later date, she was informed by the staff that she was not welcome. This created a scene and caused significant embarrassment for Karen. 

The server, Redditor u/naptide, posted her story to Reddit's r/AITA subreddit to see whether she was wrong for embarrassing Karen in front of her family.

Commenters resoundingly and almost unanimously agreed that the server was completely justified in her actions. Karen's behavior had led her to be deservedly banned from the restaurant, and the embarrassment she suffered as a result of that was her own doing.

"NTA...She was rightfully on the "Do not serve" list. Whatever the rest of the party did was their own decision," replied RoyallyOakie.

"NTA. It's great that management has your back against terrible customers. You shouldn't have to wait on patrons who've treated you badly," commented Secret-Sample1683.

"NTA. I feel bad for the kid, but it's also a good lesson for kids to learn that adults need to be accountable for their behavior. 100% NTA," said GrandpaJoeSloth.
 

See the thread and reactions below, and for more Karen's creating drama, check out this Karen who fell victim to malicious compliance when she tried to pull her own malicious compliance. 

Technically Accurate Moments That Are Definitely Sort Of Right

Sure, we could do things correctly all the time, but where's the drama in that? We're busy people, and doing things in a way that is only technically right is a far superior option when it comes to looking clever and making people upset.  Doing something incorrectly or being wrong is obviously shameful, but being technically right or technically accurate is all about making the right call with style.

In this collection of beautiful technically accurate moments from Reddit, we have a mother who told an adopted child they were an easy physical birth for her, a doctor whose diagnosis didn't quite hit the patient right, someone who might need to re-learn how astrology works, and someone who reached out to a news station telling them they have a scoop. Just not the right kind of scoop.  

That's the beauty of technically accurate moments that aren't incorrect. They take lunch to the next level. Carry on!

Teacher Quits on the Spot When Their Boss Tells Them "You Can Quit at Any Time"

This teacher was working a part-time job at a bank to try and make ends meet after her husband lost his job. Her boss's poor treatment of her set up this brilliant story of malicious compliance. 

This story of malicious compliance was posted to the r/maliciouscompliance subreddit by Redditor u/Public_Pressure_4516, who shared the story of their compliance. 

Commenters voiced their distaste for these types of situations, wherepoor managers are leading their staff to leave in droves in these types of jobs, yet HR and corporate do nothing to address the manager's behavior. 

"I wish corporate and HR would look into why so many employees are leaving," commented Proud_Positive_2998. "But we had the same thing where I worked and both hid their heads in the sand."

"Sadly, it's become a fact of life that there will always be 'attrition rates'," replied Andravisia. "They just budget for it, rather than making actual changes that'll make the life of their employees better. Then there's the fact that it's easier to pay one or two dedicated trainers a higher salary for years than it would be to pay dozens of people progressively higher salaries and benefits."