Office Pet Peeves

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Originally Posted by Mateo

So way back in the day at Wells Fargo I was managing an in-store branch. We had a teller who was Indian and didn't feel it necessary to use deodorant. Now he rode the bus as close to work and walked the rest of the day. This was not bearable in the summer. And then to top it off, they decide to install bandit-barriers, trapping us in this small fishbowl of a space. We had to have a discussion to "clear the air" so to speak on that one.

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Wow that's pretty funked up.

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Originally Posted by GRADS

This one really gets me mad, to the point that I did something about it.

Let me preface this by saying it was MANY years ago.

But I was having a problem with people at my work eating my Otter Pop popsicles out of the freezer and after asking people repeatedly not to eat them I took the matter into my own hands. I took a few of the popsicles home and carefully sliced them open and emptied the contents. I then waited until I had to take a wiz and yep you guessed it, I peed in the otter pop rappers. I then put a couple of drops of food coloring in the popsicles, shook it up and used a crimper to seal them back up. I then froze them at home to make sure they looked legit and sure enough they did. Dropped them in the work freezer the next day and to my surprise they were all gone the very next day.:yikes: Now wether they ate the whole thing or just spit it out I have no idea. True story.

You might want to think twice about eating something out of the work fridge that isn't yours. ;)

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OMG.... that's disgusting!!!

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Originally Posted by GRADS

This one really gets me mad, to the point that I did something about it.

Let me preface this by saying it was MANY years ago.

But I was having a problem with people at my work eating my Otter Pop popsicles out of the freezer and after asking people repeatedly not to eat them I took the matter into my own hands. I took a few of the popsicles home and carefully sliced them open and emptied the contents. I then waited until I had to take a wiz and yep you guessed it, I peed in the otter pop rappers. I then put a couple of drops of food coloring in the popsicles, shook it up and used a crimper to seal them back up. I then froze them at home to make sure they looked legit and sure enough they did. Dropped them in the work freezer the next day and to my surprise they were all gone the very next day.:yikes: Now wether they ate the whole thing or just spit it out I have no idea. True story.

You might want to think twice about eating something out of the work fridge that isn't yours. ;)

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That's fucking awesome!


The copy machine really pisses me off! Or when people don't sort through it and grab your stuff. Then I have to re-print because it would take an hour to walk around and ask everyone for it back.

The coffee thing also chaps my ass. Especially when I was the one who made the pot. I get side tracked with phone calls or what ever and by the time I get there it's empty again. I used to bring coffee creamer to the office and it would be gone in a couple of days. So I went to smart and Final and bought a large box if the individual Coffee Mate creamers and put them in my desk. However I shouldn't have to do that.

I hate when people come ask me for advice on things when they can see I'm clearly busy.

Listening to the same 10 lame ass songs on KissFm all day! Kill me!

People using the conference room when I had it reserved.

When people wanna chit chat about their weekend or ask me what I'm doing for the weekend. We're not "friends" what the fuck do you or I care? Cut the bs and leave me alone. lol

People that don't flush the toilet. Come the fuck on people! No wonder so many places have automatic flushing toilets because a simple person can't be entrusted to flush their own piss or shit.

Women that wanna bitch about their kids or personal life. Go get a man to listen to your problems.

When people fuck with the AC or Heat. Leave it alone.

People that bring their own lunch that smells like complete dog shit and stinks up the entire office.



Two months ago I set up a complete home office and I'm on cloud nine. Rarely do I go into the company, mainly to pick up pay checks or when we have some mandatory meeting. I love working from home. Right now I'm sitting in my pajamas, drinking my own coffee, blasting Eazy E with my dog at my feet. I eat better because I cook at home, then use my lunch break time to go to the gym, shower then head out into the field. I used to burn 2 tanks of fuel in my truck a week to drive back and forth, now I burn about 3/4 a tank a week.

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Originally Posted by niceguyeddie

I hate when people come ask me for advice on things when they can see I'm clearly busy.

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How about when people ask you how do something, you give them the answer and then they ask somebody else the same question. I've had it out with a few people about doing that. I tell them they are no longer allowed to ask me questions if they think the answer I give them will not be the correct one.

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Originally Posted by niceguyeddie

When people wanna chit chat about their weekend or ask me what I'm doing for the weekend. We're not "friends" what the fuck do you or I care? Cut the bs and leave me alone. lol

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I hate it even more when they ask you about your weekend just because they want to interupt you and tell you about theirs!

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Originally Posted by Mateo

How about when people ask you how do something, you give them the answer and then they ask somebody else the same question. I've had it out with a few people about doing that. I tell them they are no longer allowed to ask me questions if they think the answer I give them will not be the correct one.



I hate it even more when they ask you about your weekend just because they want to interupt you and tell you about theirs!

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Oh yea! I call them the cubicle hoppers! You can hear them go ask the others the same questions. Sometimes I can sense them coming so I would leave my desk. Most of the time it's over stupid crap. Like "hey I'm working with a client and no matter what I show them they won't buy". Well take your happy ass to a fucking sales training seminar or pick a new career and leave me out of your shitty problems. ... You'd be surprised how many people over the years have tried to have a "sit down" with me on how they should design their business card.


Here's another:

People trying to set up Mastermind Meetings and then having the audacity to invite me to their motivational pow wow. You want motivation? Walk out to your mail box and see that there's bills in it.

[QUOTE=Mateo;22635]How about when people ask you how do something, you give them the answer and then they ask somebody else the same question. I've had it out with a few people about doing that. I tell them they are no longer allowed to ask me questions if they think the answer I give them will not be the correct one.

I had an apprentice do that to me years ago.
Told him that I was fresh out of work for him.
Ask the boss if someone else wanted his help...

in basket...just returned from lunch walk and theres a piece of paper on my chair.:grumble
It now goes to the bottom of in basket. :p

People that unnecessarily hit "reply all" to emails.

Starbucks coffe at my work, so no complaint there. I'm always the first one in even though I live the farthest ( 75 miles ) so I get stuck making the coffee. Then it's out in the field all day, so I guess my Peeve would be dealing with DICKHEAD drivers from the time I leave till the time I crack that cold one.

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Originally Posted by SBS933

dealing with DICKHEAD drivers

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Agreed, the worst for me is the 605 N 10E interchange. I do that 5 times a week and wait in line patiently practically have a stroke when people cut in last minute....Kills me every time.