bad bosses

My boss makes us chant affirmations to a cardboard cutout of himself every morning. Is this a cult—or just illegal?

A hilarious yet insightful look at what to do when your boss forces employees to chant affirmations to a cardboard cutout every morning. Learn whether this bizarre workplace ritual is a cult, illegal, or just deeply unprofessional—plus practical advice, legal context, and strategies for protecting your sanity. Perfect for readers navigating toxic or absurd office dynamics.
December 17, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss told me to fake a family death so I could attend a conference in disguise. Am I complicit?

A compelling workplace-advice article exploring what to do when a boss demands unethical behavior—like faking a family death to attend a conference undercover. This engaging guide helps employees navigate toxic leadership, understand complicity, set boundaries, and protect their professional integrity with humor, insight, and practical strategies.
December 17, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss keeps asking about my fertility treatments and suggested I delay having kids. Can I report this?

Learn how to handle a boss who keeps asking about your fertility treatments or suggests you delay having kids. This 27-slide, magazine-style advice article explains your legal rights, how to set boundaries, when to report the behavior, and how to protect yourself in a hostile workplace—all with clarity, empathy, and humor.
November 26, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss hosted a “mandatory fun night” where he wrestled interns in a bouncy castle. What are our options?

When your boss turns “mandatory fun” into a bouncy castle wrestling match, it’s more than weird—it’s a workplace red flag. Learn your rights, how to report it, and why toxic “team-building” crosses serious lines.
October 10, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss faked his own demise to see how we’d react. Now he’s back and expects a

Let’s start by acknowledging the obvious: if your boss staged his own death just to measure “loyalty,” you’re not crazy for questioning your career choices. That’s not team building—it’s theatrical manipulation with lasting emotional consequences. No handbook prepares you for a boss pulling that kind of stunt.
September 29, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My boss used my vacation photos in a presentation to mock “lazy employees.” What are my rights?

So, your boss thought it would be clever to take your personal photos and toss them as an example in a workplace presentation. You’re not wrong to feel unsettled. Let’s break down why this matters, how you can address it, and what your rights may look like in this kind of situation.
September 23, 2025 Quinn Mercer