Nowadays, a very common sentiment amongst disgruntled employees is that everyone should “act their wage.” The idea is that if you’re unappreciated and underpaid, you should not be going above and beyond while on the clock. Do just enough of what’s required of you to keep the job, but don’t exert any more energy than is necessary.
Some people, however, take this mindset a little too far. Managers on Reddit have recently been sharing stories of employees that they had to fire for the most ridiculous reasons. From feeding the building’s rats to drinking on the job, these workers seemed like they were determined to get fired. Enjoy reading through these wild stories, and be sure to upvote the ones that leave your jaw on the floor!
