Karma Stories

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...

In this episode, we dive into a series of humorous and perplexing stories where individuals are mistaken for employees at various stores and restaurants. From metalheads being mistaken for retail workers to chefs being asked to seat restaurant guests, these stories highlight the odd situations people find themselves in when they're wrongly assumed to work somewhere. We also touch on experiences from inventory specialists and th...

In this episode, we delve into a bizarre workplace scenario where a boss demands updated medical histories from employees following a tragic event. The story unfolds through the experiences of a friend's colleague who passed away at work, leading the boss to impose stringent and questionable policies supposedly to prevent future incidents. Despite his misguided intentions and eventual attempt to enforce these policies, the situ...

In this episode of Karma Stories, Rob shares entertaining tales from the Malicious Compliance subreddit. From a dedicated employee turning the tables on a demanding boss to a custodian cleverly teaching a manager a lesson, these stories highlight the art of following absurd instructions to the letter. Plus, hear about Sam, an elderly lady who gets some well-deserved payback for her neglectful family, and a sneaky dog finding loopho...

Rob returns after a health scare to share wild stories from the tech support world. He starts with a tale of a user attempting to access a deceased colleague's account, leading to regulatory hurdles. Next, Rob recounts the frustrations of a client endlessly complicating a call tree update request. An intense story follows, involving a staff member caught trying to sell company data, ending in police involvement. Finally, Rob di...

In this gripping episode, we follow the story of a single mom who faces a terrifying situation when her son's friend's parents attempt to adopt him. From navigating precarious living situations to fighting for her child's safety, this journey is filled with emotional twists and turns. The mom details her struggles and eventual triumph as she takes advice from supporters and makes significant life changes to protect her ...