u/Fit_Equipment_99

For me, it's when someone says, "I thought I'd have to replace the whole thing" and I fix it with one small part.

People only see the finished job. They don't see all the checking and problem-solving that happened before that but I really like the surprise look on their faces.

What's your version of that moment?

What gave it away and did they end up sticking around or quit?

I've had a few days at work where I got home and thought, "There's no way anyone would believe that actually happened."

Sometimes it's something a coworker does, a completely ridiculous request, or just a situation that gets way more complicated than it should.

What's happened at your job that sounds completely made up when you tell people about it?

There's always that one rule at work that everyone hates, but when you actually think about it, you understand why it's there.

For me, it's probably no phones while working. It's annoying sometimes, but I get why they don't want people distracted.

What's that rule at your workplace? And do you actually agree with it?

I had a boss once who would keep changing the plan halfway through the day, then get annoyed when things weren't finished on time. It got to the point where I seriously started looking for another job.

I know I'm not the only one who's had a boss like that but wanted to share.

A coworker once told me they couldn't come in because their alarm clock was "having a bad day."

I didn't even know how to respond to that one.

What's the funniest or most ridiculous excuse you've heard from someone who didn't show up to work?

I feel like every workplace has that one thing that seems like it should be obvious... but somehow people still don't get it. For me, it's cleaning up after yourself. It only takes a minute but some people act like it's someone else's job.

I've seen people quit after a few hours, disappear after lunch or never come back after their first day. What's the quickest you've realized a new coworker wasn't going to last?

What happened and were you right? I'm curious to hear your stories.

One thing I wish more customers understood is that just because something looks like a "quick fix" doesn't mean it actually is. A 10-minute repair can take years of experience to diagnose correctly and rushing it usually makes things worse.

Today my supervisor asked me to finish a job in half the time it normally takes because we were running behind. There was no extra help, no different equipment and he was expecting that I'd somehow make it happen. I mean bro how can you be so dumb??

During mine, I noticed that when I walk in there's zero concern for safety, nobody knows what's going on and everyone already looks fed up before the day even starts was a pretty bad sign for me

I’ve heard stories of people reaching their breaking point, putting their tools down, and walking off the job without finishing the day because of a terrible boss, unsafe conditions, missed paychecks etc

The longest shift I've ever done was 15 hours. By the end, I was completely exhausted and I honestly couldn't wait to get home. The overtime pay was nice but I'm not sure I'd want to make a habit of days like that.