What is the craziest thing your boss has ever said to you?

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“This shouldn’t take long” 😆

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My previous boss once told me he hates our company 😂 I don't know if he was just trying to be relatable or what. But it was weird.

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Being 7M over plan at 6 months wasn’t enough to retain my job in a layoff

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That’s awesome you were able to make the best of it

"You are replaceable, don't forget that." 1 year later they still couldn't find someone replace me.

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“I yell because it makes me feel better”

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If a French person ignores your question, they think you're not intelligent.

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Pull over - I don’t want to spew on our intern.

I think I’m being abused (by work)

"I need you to work on this spreadsheet until you bleed spreadsheets." This one came after a long night fueled by coffee and desperation, trying to meet a seemingly impossible deadline. While I understand his need for dedication, I couldn't help but imagine myself turning into a walking, talking spreadsheet, spewing financial data instead of blood. Glad I left.

Told me I had “chesticles” for standing my ground

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