268 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 9 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (66%).
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r/talesfromthejob Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/talesfromthejob
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| job | 49 (18.3%) | 85 | 14 |
| fired | 34 (12.7%) | 44 | 21 |
| work | 29 (10.8%) | 47 | 11 |
| manager | 19 (7.1%) | 367 | 24 |
| thing | 15 (5.6%) | 28 | 21 |
| boss | 13 (4.8%) | 130 | 60 |
| ever | 12 (4.5%) | 33 | 25 |
| quit | 12 (4.5%) | 53 | 13 |
| most | 11 (4.1%) | 8 | 20 |
| off | 11 (4.1%) | 35 | 13 |
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r/talesfromthejob Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/talesfromthejob
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My manager refused to increase my pay, so I looked for another job and now the whole place is falling apart
My manager told me that four weeks' notice still wasn't enough, so now I'm leaving them with no notice.
My boss told me he dropped my pay $3 an hour
I got rejected and then HR called me after 5 days
After Almost 6 Years, My Manager Finally Asked Me If I Could Give Up My Office
What's the craziest story you have about a company not listening to your warnings right before letting you go?
What are some of the craziest "employee did something stupid and got fired" stories you've heard/witnessed?
Recorded "interviews" are absurd... So this was my response
The manager got really mad when I tried to give notice, so I quit on the spot
Finally got an offer and the salary drop is massive. Really massive
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r/talesfromthejob FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/talesfromthejob
What's the best time to post on r/talesfromthejob?
Based on posting volume, r/talesfromthejob is most active on Mondays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/talesfromthejob?
r/talesfromthejob averages 9 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/talesfromthejob get?
Posts on r/talesfromthejob average about 61 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/talesfromthejob get most?
On r/talesfromthejob, most posts are text posts (66%)