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my boss is infesting our office with fruit flies, my work funds the office BBQs, and more

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My boss is advertising my job because I got sick before some pre-approved vacation time. I have been at my new job as an administrative assistant for just over two months. I hope I’ve shown a strong work ethic since I started, and I was alarmed to hear you’re advertising my position in case I don’t work out. More here.).

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my boss is having an affair with our assistant — and I’m friends with his wife

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About 18 months ago, we were looking for a new administrative assistant for the business. Instead of advertising the position like we normally would, John hired Tammy, the “daughter of a family friend.” After a standard interview process, I was hired and have been here ever since.