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10) A little bit of trust goes a long way – but it looks like Reddit user Back2Bach’s employer didn’t get the message. “[We] couldn't use the copy machine without a supervisor's permission,” they wrote. “All documents had to be approved for replication in order to negate the possibility of employees using the copier for non-business purposes.”
9) Some attempts to improve productivity have the exact opposite effect, as regalia13 has discovered. “We're not allowed to wear headphones anymore,” they said. “Most of us work alone for 2-6 hours a day. If they thought I wasn't paying attention then, they're very mistaken about how much I pay attention now!”
8) Banning shouting is usually a good idea – but not always. “I was reprimanded by a supervisor for yelling at him while working in a factory, where we're required to wear -30db ear protection,” says Reddit user NotASucker.
7) CalmerThanYouAre9 had a boss that hated a particular kind of sweet snack. “Doesn't apply anymore, but I worked at the corporate office for a bank and the president/CEO would throw away donuts if they were in the breakroom any other day than Friday,” they explained. “All other food was fine, but donuts were strictly for Fridays only. I don't know why.”
