Toxic coworkers
Every office has one: the coworker who’s so toxic, they could be declared a workplace biohazard. These people specialize in draining morale faster than a Monday meeting and can turn even the happiest office into a passive-aggressive wasteland. You know the type—someone who’s always ready with a rumor, a complaint, or a microwave fish lunch at 11:30 a.m. sharp. These stories highlight the worst of the worst, from backstabbing note-leavers to folks who turn team projects into psychological warfare. If you think your job is bad, these 28 toxic coworkers will remind you it can always be worse. Hold your nose, grab your emotional hazmat suit, and get ready to cringe, laugh, and send your HR manager a sympathy card.
Step into a world where teamwork is just a rumor and “synergy” is a punchline. These 28 tales feature toxic coworkers, workplace horror stories, office nightmares, and bad employee behaviors that will make you want to work remotely forever. From people who sabotage projects to those who leave passive-aggressive notes about how you load the dishwasher, this is the dark underbelly of office life. Expect stories of relentless gossip, sabotage that would make a reality show producer jealous, and professional misconduct so bad it deserves its own employee handbook section. You’ll recognize these archetypes—and maybe realize you’ve seen some of these behaviors firsthand (sorry).
You just endured 28 stories of truly toxic coworkers and probably need to deep-breathe into a paper bag. Maybe you recognized your own office villain or remembered that one colleague who ruined every potluck. If nothing else, these tales will help you appreciate your current coworkers—or at least your mute button.
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