Employees Share Why They Quit on the First Day
17 hours ago
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- A temp job turned violent when a coworker threw a stapler for asking about her kids.
- A salon job was unbearable due to lack of clients, favoritism, and awkward dynamics.
- A gas station employee refused to sell cigarettes to an underage buyer, but the manager overruled.
- A prison job on the first day involved escorting a high-risk inmate and hearing about violent incidents.
- A temp worker quit after learning a previous employee was burned alive in the same office.
- A 17-year-old pizza server faced harassment and unsafe working conditions, quitting the same night.
- A tattoo artist apprenticeship ended quickly due to an uncomfortable situation with a child present.
- A hotel housekeeping job paid per room, leading to wage disputes and a manager's outburst.
- A bartending job scheduled a student during class hours despite prior agreements.
- A recording studio internship miscommunicated shift times, leading to confusion and quitting.
- A call center job had poor training and equipment, with a supervisor showing impatience.
- A bargain store owner's harsh training methods caused two employees to walk out.
- A bussing job required all-black shoes, leading to a dispute over Nike sneakers.
- A stationery store job misrepresented duties, forcing heavy lifting in a hot attic.
- A railcar repair job involved dangerous sandblasting inside hopper cars.
- A remote job failed to onboard properly and ignored pre-approved vacation plans.
- A job applicant quit before starting due to being told they signed their name wrong.