15 “Unhinged” Ways People Dealt With Their Annoying Coworkers That Will Make You (Softly) Chuckle In Your Cubicle

15 “Unhinged” Ways People Dealt With Their Annoying Coworkers That Will Make You (Softly) Chuckle In Your Cubicle

At some point, everyone has dealt with that “one” coworker — not just the kind that heats fish in the breakroom microwave, but the type who makes your work life a living hell. And while you should generally try to be the bigger person in a confrontation, sometimes you just have to level the playing field…

So, thankfully, when TikTok user @lifeandworkbutbetter asked, “Give me your most unhinged way to deal with a coworker you couldn’t stand. I’m not talking about ‘be the bigger person.’ I mean the kind of thing that made them question their career.” People did not hold back from sharing the wildest ways they’ve dealt with infuriating coworkers. Without further ado, here are 15 of the most hilarious (and helpful) hacks that prove “petty” revenge is a dish best served cold:

Person asking for extreme ways to handle difficult coworkers, emphasizing impactful actions that lead them to reevaluate their career choices

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Comment about encouraging a colleague to leave a job by complimenting and sending job offers; he left in 5 weeks

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Text discusses a person replacing a boss's office furniture with dollhouse furniture as a prank while the boss was on vacation

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Prank involving a desktop screenshot replacing icons with a background image; took IT all day to resolve, causing humor and frustration

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Text: Caleb describes stopping ADHD medication due to workplace bullying, substituting it with coffee, leading to chaotic but satisfying shifts

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Text message about a coworker sharing a manager's secret vacation with HR, leading to the manager's termination

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Text message about using eucalyptus-scented products frequently, despite a dislike for the scent

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Text describing a person who memorized a phone passcode, changed its language to Chinese at the toilet, and called Apple support often

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Text reads:

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Humorous text about learning Russian to sound intimidating to coworkers

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Summary of text: Someone covered coworkers' holidays, completed their workload quickly, then reported them to the manager for inefficiency

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Text states:

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Text exchange: Angela recounts conflict with management over taking out trash. As a Secret Santa gift, she jokes by giving customized gloves and an apron

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Text post about someone ordering the full-fat and sugar options for office supplies, saying the healthy version was sold out

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Text: Eating sugar-free chocolate caused stomach gas and bad odor

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Text reads:

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DJ Kamal Mustafa

DJ Kamal Mustafa

I’m DJ Kamal Mustafa, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of EMEA Tribune, a digital news platform that focuses on critical stories from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan. With a deep passion for investigative journalism, I’ve built a reputation for delivering exclusive, thought-provoking reports that highlight the region’s most pressing issues.

I’ve been a journalist for over 10 years, and I’m currently associated with EMEA Tribune, ARY News, Daily Times, Samaa TV, Minute Mirror, and many other media outlets. Throughout my career, I’ve remained committed to uncovering the truth and providing valuable insights that inform and engage the public.