Most anxiety inducing text from your boss ever.

[littlemisspsych]

Boss did that on purpose. No need to even pretend there was feedback involved. I’ve worked for a boss very like this. It’s all a power trip.

[EikePilt]

That's just a mindf*ck from the boss.

[Aliquis.frigus]

I like to think I'd flip the situation, and go "don't cancel it. We need to talk".

[psychronia]

"It's not a big deal. I just had a question that might need some elaboration."

That took me 10 seconds.

[Icequeenx]

I had a boss that did this shit all the time. I would have anxiety for DAYS. Anytime I book an unexpected meeting with a team member, I preface it with "only good things", because I never want them to feel as bad as my old boss made me feel.

[DevonRex]

An old boss once ruined my entire Christmas.

I'd taken some study leave to prepare for an exam. Before leaving I made sure I was well ahead of any deadlines and prepared copious notes about pretty much anything that could come up during my absence.

I popped in after my exam to join the staff Christmas lunch. She approached me and said she was very disappointed and that we needed to have a serious discussion in the New Year.

I was really concerned. Although we didn't get on particularly well as individuals I'd always worked hard and performed well. I tried to press her for more information but she kept repeating that she would talk to me in January.

I stewed over it all over Christmas. I was terrified that I'd unknowingly done something dreadful.

Sure enough, we met up on the first day back My crime?

I'd left a dirty (but empty) coffee cup on my desk before I went on leave.

For this, the b*tch ruined my Christmas.

[ladyofthemasque]

File it as a case of "creating a stressful working environment" and document, document, document.

[Tokugeta]

Love the "Need to talk to you after lunch" message right before lunch. Ruins my meal every time.

[alanhawkins]

People dont leave jobs, they DO leave piss-poor This is when I start polishing up my old resume!!

[almariekuit]

I've suffered through this a few times and survived. Needless to say, zero respect for those who did it to me. 👊🏻

[Kpooji]

The power play was the point of it, of course. That boss knew exactly what he was doing.

[DisIzDaName]

Legit sounds like he's getting fired for some unknown reason, and then "it's all good"?
No, ya doughnut! It's very much NOT "all good".

[benjaminmee]

I had this in my last job. I’ve had it in every job I’ve been in and after my last job, I decided to never be employed again. I was only at the job for 5 weeks.

I was told I was needed for a meeting. Time and purpose was not disclosed. 2 hours later, it was for a weekend review. Some minor things. All could have been a casual conversation at my desk. In the two hours, my mind went everywhere. I asked for more details the next time before the meeting because of this.

A few weeks later, I started my shift and my manager called me for a meeting. I said I’d come straight up, he told me he wasn’t ready for me. He’d call when he was ready. 5 hours went by. I had worked myself up to a lot of stress. The meeting was for something trivial again. So stressed was I that I was unable to remain professional and I was very angry. I left that day.

[amyflett]

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[Darren_]

Had a boss years ago that would message people on a Friday evening
'can you come in the office Monday morning', then ignore the phone.
So I would ring him all Friday night & weekend until he answered the phone.
He stopped doing it after that 😂😂

[megazw]

"Can we have a quick chat" absolutely fills me with dread. I hate it. We all know I can't say no.

[RimefeatherMage]

I had a former roommate would pull this power trip manipulative bs all the time. "We need to talk" text message while I was at work. No further explanation and leave me to stress out for hours thinking she's angry about something or that I forget to pay a bill. Call as soon as I punch out. "Oh hey, can you pick up milk on your way home?"

So toxic.

[Vinzaf]

It's not inconsiderate - it's very considerate. There's absolutely no way the person didn't know what they were doing.

[whenimmanicimgodly]

Bruh, thats the kind of text and convo you get when youre about to get fired wtf is wrong with that boss

[johnbarker]

My first thought is, "thanks for all your hard work, we're downsizing"
I'd've been furious