Karma Stories

In this episode, we dive into stories of individuals being mistakenly identified as employees in various settings, from hospitals and thrift stores to Renaissance fairs and electronics stores. We explore the humorous and sometimes stressful situations these misunderstandings create and how the individuals navigate them. Join us for an entertaining look at these unexpected encounters and more.

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In this episode, we dive into stories ranging from a micromanaging boss and a heartbreaking loss to powerful confrontations at a call center. We also hear about challenges with a narcissistic grandfather, a disability confrontation, and a harrowing phlebotomist encounter. These stories are sure to resonate and entertain, illustrating the highs and lows of dealing with difficult people and situations.

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This episode features five satisfying tales of malicious compliance where employees and customers fight back. Listen to how a forgotten PTO policy loophole is weaponized against an unreasonable boss, instantly causing corporate chaos. Other stories involve a meticulous employee who strictly follows a new, flawed process using complex forms, leading to a complete system failure. Finally, a series of satisfying customer service momen...

This episode dives into some of Reddit’s most unforgettable tales of kindness and humanity. From small moments that changed lives to the legendary “Today You, Tomorrow Me” story that’s still talked about years later, it’s a reminder of how powerful simple compassion can be. These stories will make you stop and think about the impact one person can have on another. Sit back, relax, and let these heartwarming moments restore your fai...

This episode dives into four unbelievable tales of workplace revenge and malicious compliance where managers learn hard lessons. Hear how a passive-aggressive daycare manager's parking demands lead to an instant, expensive, and hilarious act of self-entitled exclusion. Plus, a bragging manager who believes he's a sales genius gets humiliated in a challenge against his own team. Finally, discover how one executive's quic...

In this episode, we dive into the frustrating world of AV setups and time code mismatches, the woes of fixing an ancient Apple G4 iBook, the chaos of network terminators, and the scary consequences of pulling the plug on an Exchange server. Plus, hear about HR mishaps leading to near HIPAA violations and the eccentric decisions of a company owner who denies upgrades to deserving employees. Join us for a wild ride of IT nightmares a...

In today's episode, we dive into some wild relationship stories. The first story features a boyfriend struggling with his girlfriend's rude and self-centered behavior in public. From cutting in line at an elevator to driving dangerously, her actions are causing major embarrassment and concern. The second tale centers around wedding drama, where a bride-to-be is stressed about inviting her fiancé's best friend's wife...

In this episode, we explore a variety of compelling workplace stories. From a cafe worker who smartly handles a demanding customer to an employee whose compliance with a boss's unreasonable order sparks unexpected consequences. Other tales include a creative response to a tricky office burnout situation, a condo manager calling out a board president over a contradictory email, and some clever malicious compliance in a fast-food...

In this episode, we delve into harrowing tales of incompetent and malicious leadership. From a callous Director of Nursing at a state prison who discards patient requests, to egotistical managers in the consumer paper and army sectors, and a petty manager at a boba shop, these stories highlight the impact of poor management on employees and operations. Despite the challenges, the employees reveal their resilience and determination,...

In this episode, we dive into several intriguing stories shared by users about their unexpected encounters while working. We start with a bartender who faces a rowdy crowd that doesn't believe she works there, then move to a digital shopper at Walmart who gets mistaken for an employee on her day off. We also hear about a liquor store employee dealing with a persistent customer in an employees-only area, a college worker snappin...