14 Workplace Disasters That Took a Wild Turn
Workplaces are supposed to be predictable places where everyone knows their role, keeps things professional, and gets through the day, but sometimes something unexpected happens. These stories prove that the office isn’t just a workplace, it’s a stage for chaos, surprises, and unbelievable endings.
- My bosses never mentioned that I’d be receiving an award at our next company-wide event. I actually tried to skip it because I had a pile of work waiting for me, but they insisted I attend. So, I showed up wearing a shirt that said “100% Underpaid.”
What I didn’t know was that this award was kind of a big deal. The CEO and Senior VP personally present it, followed by a full photoshoot with the executive team. Lucky for me, they found the humor in the situation. Unfortunately, I later lost the photo.
Back in the ’90s, my wife’s department only had one shared laptop for anyone who needed to work from home. Half the team was based in North Carolina and the other half was in California. So whenever someone needed it, they had to FedEx the laptop across the country, usually about four or five days ahead of time, just to make sure it arrived in time.
