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as well. Talking bad about the boss and clicking reply all, which has your bosses email on it, will surely get you into some very hot water. The moral is, be very careful on emailing.

Xerox Butt

It is highly inadvisable for people to actually sit on the copier to make photo copies of their butts. This may sound funny and may even be funny in the movie theater. Just remember that those actors get paid to Xerox their butts. You are paid to work. It is unlikely that your boss will find it even slightly amusing.

Call Off Sick for An Ingrown Toenail

This is a true story. All you have to do to get in really big trouble on your job is to call of sick. The reason? You have an ingrown toenail that makes it impossible for you to stand on your feet. To top it all off, you should come in to work to show everyone how bad your ingrown toenail is. Yes, be sure to take off your shoes and socks and point out to all of your co-workers the bad spot on your foot.

This also works well if you are a woman and you are having your period. Call off sick from work because you are cramping. This is sure to have the office abuzz and you will find yourself in the bosses office in trouble up to your ear lobes.

Drinking or Doing Drugs

If you really want to get in major trouble at work, go ahead and hit the bottle at lunch time. This also works well if you go out to your car while a camera is rolling to snort, shoot or smoke your drugs. Be aware that this is automatic grounds for dismal in most workplaces.

If you want to get in really big trouble at work, these are the ways to go. They will help you achieve the goal in less than ten minutes. Anyone that plans to hang on to their jobs for a while are better off to avoid these major infractions.

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