Better Be Good at Texts Next Time

This employee receives a mysterious text from an unknown number, instructing her to come to work at noon on Friday. Thinking it’s a stalker, she fires back a defiant, angst-ridden reply. “You’re not making me do sh*t,” she demands. Seconds later, she gets a response, and it’s a bombshell—her boss was the mystery texter.

Who else feels the second-hand embarrassment in their stomach? This isn’t your garden-variety workplace faux pas; this is a masterclass in professional missteps. Not only will she be walking into the office at noon on Friday, but she’ll also be carrying an extra helping of humble pie.