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10 mean revenge ex-employees have taken against their colleagues and bosses

Shreyansh Mangla | Last updated on - Dec 21, 2023, 09:00 IST
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Bizarre events at the workplace

A woman recently sought sweet revenge after quitting her workplace by changing all the passwords-- not just her's but also her colleagues' and leaving the office in chaos. In a Reddit post, she disclosed her actions, specifically mentioning changing her manager's email password crucial for daily operations at the restaurant.

This incident resonated with many people, prompting widespread sharing and discussion on various social media platforms. Opinions on her actions varied, with some deeming them childish while others applauded her bold move.

This case is just one example; numerous instances reveal people taking revenge on their workplaces, as highlighted in the following stories:
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Email onslaught

In response to a toxic workplace, an individual flooded an annoying colleague's inbox with over 200 extra emails daily as a parting act of frustration.

3/11

Applesauce avalanche

Frustrated after someone ate their lunch, an employee cleared out the entire break room refrigerator, turning the incident into an unexpected source of entertainment rewarded with pizza.

4/11

Promotion power play

Denied a deserved promotion, an employee reported physical aggression by their manager to the HR, securing the promotion and prompting the manager's departure.
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Printer predicament

An employee, frustrated with their office's constant printer issues and the lack of attention from the IT department, devised a mischievous plan. Before leaving the company, they discreetly replaced the printer's error message with a custom message saying, "Please insert coin to print." The confusion that ensued provided a quirky and harmless form of revenge for the employee's printing woes.

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Retail revenge ruse

In their last weeks at a retail job, an employee wore a disguise to confuse a berating customer, providing a moment of empowerment and turning a negative encounter into a satisfying victory.

7/11

Alarm sticker surprise

Seeking revenge on a mean co-worker, an employee strategically placed a sticky alarm on her purse, resulting in continuous door alarms at every store she entered.

8/11

Password prank

Seeking revenge on their boss, a worker added an extra letter to the password each time he typed it, leading to repeated lockouts and creating an amusing yet inconvenient situation.

9/11

Password power move

In retaliation for daily harassment, a person's husband, working in IT, changed the principal's passwords, providing a lasting sense of empowerment for the harassed individual.

10/11

Classroom karma

A university scheduler fed up with disrespect, assigned a challenging classroom to a difficult faculty member. The inconvenience provided a small sense of satisfaction throughout the semester.
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Google review gambit

Two departing employees created fake emails to leave negative Google reviews of their former workplace, influencing staff turnover after their departure.

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