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15 Petty, Outrageous, And Downright Ridiculous Reasons Why These Employees Got In Trouble At Work

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My first job was at a bookstore, and I remember being sat down by my boss because I showed up to work 10 minutes early instead of the 15-minute early arrival she expected but never voiced.

She didn't even let us clock in. We just started organizing the shelves for 15 minutes, unpaid, until all of the employees bee-lined for the clock at our official start time. 

She didn't even let us clock in. We just started organizing the shelves for 15 minutes, unpaid, until all of the employees bee-lined for the clock at our official start time.

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So, when Twitter user @Katieharr1988 asked the internet to share the weirdest things they've ever gotten in trouble for at work, I was both thrilled to see I wasn't alone and embarrassed by how bosses act in this country.

Regardless, here are some of the wildest replies:

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Now I'm curious — if you're comfortable sharing, what's the most ridiculous thing you've gotten in trouble for while at work?

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