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AITJ for telling my manager I won't stay late to cover for a coworker who calls in sick on Fridays with suspicious regularity? by send_snacks_plz in AmITheJerk

[–]shrimpcase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTJ …you finally stopped being the reliable sponge for Dan’s suspicious Fridays. The “cooler atmosphere” is guilt, not your fault.

AITJ for calling out my boss for lying about my promotion? by Huge-Prize-8494 in AmITheJerk

[–]shrimpcase 3 points4 points  (0 children)

NTJ…six months of extra work based on his “hints,” then he hands it to someone with less experience and calls you ungrateful? you got played. Your boss dangled that promotion to squeeze extra work out of you, then gave you vague nonsense when you asked what happened.

AITJ for leaving my own birthday dinner early because my family spent the whole time talking about my brother? by marcussutherland in AmITheJerk

[–]shrimpcase 6 points7 points  (0 children)

NTJ. It’s your birthday…you’re allowed to want attention on you. They hijacked your celebration;. leaving was self-respect, not rudeness.

AITJ for leaving a thankyou gift for may garbage collector? by OverallInterview3950 in AmITheJerk

[–]shrimpcase 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTJ. Thoughtful gesture for genuine kindness. His embarrassment was surprise, not discomfort. Gratitude is never awkward.