Weirdest work stories of the year

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In summary, an alleged robber called the victim from his cell phone to apologize and ask her out after robbing her. The victim accepted and the two are now dating.
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...2. "Cola wars get physical as Pepsi worker attacks Coke employee"

Two employees from the rival companies got into a tiff over shelf space in the aisle of a Wal-Mart in Indiana. The Pepsi worker allegedly assaulted the Coca-Cola employee, hitting him in the face, giving him a black eye and breaking his nose. Police say the two were also accused of trying to run each other over with pallets full of soda bottles.

...11. "Deputy nabbed twice for DUI -- by husband"

An off-duty jail deputy was pulled over and charged with driving under the influence -- by her husband, a fellow deputy. She supposedly left before he could give her a Breathalyzer test, so he pulled her over again and called for backup. She was placed on administrative leave.

...12. "Workers killed after seeking raises"

A car dealership owner killed two employees because they kept asking for more pay. The employer told police he was having financial problems and was under a lot of stress. [continued]
http://edition.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/worklife/12/07/cb.freaks.at.work/index.html
 
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3. "Alleged robber asks victim out for date"

After two men robbed a Domino's Pizza delivery woman, one of them called the victim from his cell phone to apologize -- and to ask her out.

:smile::smile: Wow. I guarantee that relationship will last! Why would he even think he'd have a chance after mugging her.:smile:
 
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:smile::smile: Wow. I guarantee that relationship will last! Why would he even think he'd have a chance after mugging her.:smile:
Well, he did say he was sorry.
 
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Here's a pretty nice work story:

http://www.redorbit.com/news/oddities/1189419/man_reunites_with_birth_mother_at_work/index.html
 
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Related to Weirdest work stories of the year

1. What makes a work story "weird"?

A weird work story is typically one that is unexpected, unusual, or bizarre. It may involve strange or eccentric coworkers, unusual events or situations, or unexpected outcomes.

2. Can you give an example of a weird work story?

Sure! One of the weirdest work stories of the year was when a group of employees accidentally ordered 1000 pizzas for their office lunch instead of 100. They ended up donating the extra pizzas to a local homeless shelter.

3. How are these stories chosen and compiled?

The stories are usually chosen based on their level of strangeness, humor, and relatability. They may be submitted by readers or selected by a team of editors. The compiled list is then published at the end of the year.

4. Are these stories real or just made up for entertainment?

While some of these stories may seem too strange to be true, most of them are based on real events that happened in the workplace. They are meant to entertain and provide a lighthearted look at the quirks of work life.

5. Are there any lessons we can learn from these weird work stories?

Absolutely! These stories often highlight the importance of communication, problem-solving, and maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace. They can also serve as a reminder to not take ourselves too seriously and to find humor in unexpected situations.

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