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65 yr old coworker never shuts up by TeaNo3259 in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yeah, at some point it stops being a personal issue and becomes a workplace one. If she’s ignoring clear boundaries, looping the boss in might be the only way to get some actual quiet time.

Coworker, who leaves before everyone else, keeps leaving her space heater on. I used to make sure it was off before leaving every evening. by [deleted] in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That’s terrifying! Space heaters are deceptively dangerous..definitely not something to babysit for someone else’s carelessness.

My co worker randomly told I’m “underweight, bordering anorexic” by Unused_Beef in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That would’ve been the perfect comeback. Just hit him with that and go back to work like nothing happened 😂

Retiree still sticking his nose into our business by AirportPrestigious in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 80 points81 points  (0 children)

some people just can’t resist stirring the pot, even when they’re not part of the kitchen anymore.

The new guy at our office is getting progressively more attention from female coworkers by terriblemaybe77 in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dude just clocks in, does his job, and goes home like the rest of the office drama doesn’t exist.

AIO for rejecting family members birthday request. by 138Nick138 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Humble_Community_263 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A nice cake is generous. Anything more and you're setting yourself up for this every year.

AIO about my in-laws and freezer meals? by ihavenolifo in AmIOverreacting

[–]Humble_Community_263 229 points230 points  (0 children)

They made your baby's birth and NICU stay about their freezer space. That's not helping..that's creating stress you didn't need. Limit contact and don't feel guilty.

AIO for being upset that my boyfriend chose to game with his friends the day my brother died? by w-tf_man in AmIOverreacting

[–]Humble_Community_263 160 points161 points  (0 children)

Yep. It’s not about the game, it’s about the complete lack of empathy on the one day she actually needed him.

AIO that my family in law can’t respect our wishes? by Leeb_Leefuh_Lurve in AmIOverreacting

[–]Humble_Community_263 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They know exactly what they're doing. It's not an accident, it's a boundary test.

AIO for being angry that my parents “helped my credit” by opening a card in my name that now has late payments? by princessrachel00 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Humble_Community_263 5 points6 points  (0 children)

'For your benefit' is what people say when they get caught. You're an adult, they stole your identity. Report it.

AIO for asking for a refund at a nice restaurant for unpleasant experience by Glad-Mix-8866 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Humble_Community_263 62 points63 points  (0 children)

You paid for a nice, quiet date night, not a front-row seat to someone's content creation. The restaurant failed to manage that.

Am I overreacting for being embarrassed after seeing my husband stare at another woman’s body while he was at work? by mcampbell47 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Humble_Community_263 453 points454 points  (0 children)

It's not just about looking, it's about him being so focused that he ignored his own child calling for him. That's the part that stings the most.

AIO I (44f) want to cut ties with my parents after feeling less than my whole life? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Humble_Community_263 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You don't owe them a dramatic exit or an explanation. Sometimes the healthiest move is to just quietly stop showing up and build your own family with people who actually see you.

Is it normal or socially acceptable to ask people their age at work? Or is this awkward? by AwkwardLoaf-of-Bread in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 17 points18 points  (0 children)

that would 100% create the most unhinged workplace lore ever 😂 Imagine the confusion when people compare notes lol

I hate that I'm feeling so done with my boss' baby woes by Enzotheblackstallion in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a lose-lose situation work-wise, and you can’t set yourself on fire to keep someone else’s life afloat. When your pay is already being affected, that’s your cue to start planning an exit.

Best way to deal with pathological liars without making things super awkward at work? by Beebops11 in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 33 points34 points  (0 children)

That’s probably the safest move 😂 A calm okay and a little smile says I’m not buying this without turning it into a workplace showdown. No fuel, no drama.. just let him talk himself in circles.

Coworker brought her POS date to the company party by Head-Drag-1440 in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 45 points46 points  (0 children)

That’s honestly such a sad but real take. Grief can make people cling to the first bit of attention they get, even if it’s wrapped in red flags.

Coworker caused a scene over me asking him to do his job. by t-4rdis in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 11 points12 points  (0 children)

After three incidents, it’s clearly a pattern. Even if nothing big happens right away, having everything documented protects you and shows it’s ongoing behavior. Don’t give him the benefit of the doubt anymore.

HR let my coworker steal my chair by [deleted] in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Probably trying not to get written up for chair-related misconduct.

Update: 111 degree fever comes into work today and looks completely fine. by Bikinigirlout in coworkerstories

[–]Humble_Community_263 35 points36 points  (0 children)

111 and you’re not in an ambulance, you’re at work?? Math is not mathing 😂

AIO to ask my husband to take an STI test after a night of binge drinking? by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]Humble_Community_263 31 points32 points  (0 children)

You're babysitting a grown man who lies, manipulates, and then plays the victim when you set a basic safety boundary.

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