Some people learn the hard way that actions really do have consequences—especially at work. Whether it’s saying something wildly inappropriate, crossing a major line, or simply making a series of bad choices, getting fired isn’t always as surprising as it seems. This list highlights moments when employees’ poor judgment caught up with them—and it cost them their jobs. If you’ve ever wondered how far is too far in the workplace, these stories are the perfect cautionary tales.
When you've been at the same job for a long time, it's easy to get a little too relaxed at work. Being friendly and showing some personality is great, but there’s definitely a line. Showing your completely unfiltered self during office hours isn’t usually the smartest move—unless you're secretly trying to get shown the door.
If you're curious about what not to do at work, you're in for a treat. We’ve gathered some jaw-dropping stories from the Bye Bye Job subreddit, a community where users post about workers who made seriously bad decisions that cost them their jobs. Whether it’s crossing the line with inappropriate comments or just flat-out being disrespectful, these people really blew it. Scroll through to see just how far people went before they got fired—and don’t forget to upvote the ones you'd never hire in a million years!
Texas Teacher Goes On A Racist Rant After Catching Her Sister With A White Guy. People Found Out Her Job, She Claims To Be Unfirable
Actions Have Consequences
Ammosexual Dfw Meteorologist Just Lost His Livelihood And I’m Here For It
He Did It For The Women And The Whites
MAGA Church Leader Charged With Sexually Abusing Children
Texas Teacher Who Invited ICE To Raid His School Because Of ‘Many Students Who Don’t Even Speak English’ Booted From Campus
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Florida Judge Who Blocked Teen’s Ab*rtion Loses Re-Election
Christian Nationalist judge in Florida, who blocked a 17-year-old's ab*rtion because he said she was too dumb, loses reelection. Jared Smith sought to save his job by rallying religious conservatives. "I'm a believer, I'm a judge and I'm a Christian," he declared while campaigning in a church.
Deserved. R/Whitepeopletwitter First
Halloween
Female Daycare Worker Is Fired After Shocking Video Emerges Of Her Terrifying 'Bad' Toddlers By Screaming At Them In Halloween Mask, As She Posts Groveling Apology And Claims Stunt Was Just A Joke
Popular Crypto Journalist Fired From His Contract With Coindesk For Anti-Semetic Tweet
Joel Koskan, Who Ran For SD Senate, Pleads Guilty To 2 Counts Of Felony Incest
Doc Who Thinks Vaccinated People Are Magnetic Is In Big Trouble With Med Board
Maybe Her Opinion Will Change What She Has A Kid
US Soldier Kicked Out Of Army After FBI Says He Enlisted To Become Better At K**ling Black People
911
Florida Cop Responds To 911 Call From Man Experiencing Breathing Difficulties, When She Got There He Was Unresponsive And Later Died. So She Stole His Credit Card Info And Went On A Buying Spree. She Has Been Fired
Callous Paramedic Filmed Stealing From Woman, 94, Just Moments After She Died
Titley initially denied the allegation, telling police he intended to "secure" the cash and take it out to family members. However, he later admitted theft and was given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid work and pay £530 costs and a £187 victim surcharge.
Racist Who Posted Video Online Calling Mexican People "Sub-Human" Has Been Fired
An Attempted Coup A Day
Former Sandy Fire Captain Sentenced To Prison For Recording Teen Girls With Hidden Cameras
Busted
Wisconsin Track Coach Busted After Planting A Gopro Inside A Towel In Girls Locker Room To Record 18 Victims Over Two Years - Police Lead Him Away In Cuffs As He Boarded School Bus For Meet
Prisoner
Female Prison Officer, 29, Who Had An Inmate's Baby Following Secret Year-Long Fling Is Jailed For Nearly Two Years... After Naming The Convict As Father On Birth Certificate
Almost Like Actions Have Consequences...?
Sports Writer Loses Gig After Posting Anti-Semitic Twitter Rant Following Local Football Derby
A Texas-Based 'Anti Woke' Bank Has Shut Down Less Than Three Months After Opening - All Employees Terminated
Court Rules Against NY Worker Fired For Refusing LGBTQ Training
Business Owner And Local Pervert/Jerk Loses Ownership After Taking Upskirt Photos Filmed By Someone Else
Thought These Two Adjacent Headlines Fit The Spirit Of The Sub:
Jan. 6 Rioter Barred From Holding Office For Life Under Insurrection Clause After His Appeal Is Dismissed
5 Educators Charged For Forcing 7yo Special Needs Boy To Eat His Own Vomit (2 Terminated, 3 On Admin Leave)
Maryland Mayor Resigns After Being Arrested On More Than 50 Counts Of Child P**nography
WCSO: Directors At Catholic School, Children's Program Arrested In Child Predator Sting
GOP Leader, Who Voted To Expel TH Three, Resigns; Found Guilty Of Sexually Harassing Interns
You Know What
Local Community College Professor Calls For Return Of “Sundown Towns” And For The “You Know What” (KKK) To Hold A Rally In Response To An Upcoming LGBT+ Event On What She Thought Was Her Private Facebook Page. Now On Administrative Leave