AITA@Work

In this episode of AITA@Work, we're diving into HR complaints, workplace investigations, toxic coworkers, boundary violations, and the moments employees are forced to decide whether it's finally time to report someone. From fake pregnancies and relentless harassment to bosses who won't respect vacation time, coworkers who weaponize HR, and employees who refuse to stop crossing personal boundaries,...

In this episode of AITA@Work , we're diving into toxic coworkers, workplace bullies, false accusations, impossible personalities, and the people who somehow make every workday harder than it needs to be. From body-shaming coworkers and fake service dog investigations to ridiculous HR complaints, impossible accommodations, and coworkers who mistake cruelty for confidence, these stories explore what...

In this episode of AITA@Work , we're diving into emotional affairs, workplace crushes, suspicious coworker friendships, deleted messages, blurred boundaries, and the damage that happens when professional relationships become a little too personal. From married coworkers texting late at night to spouses discovering hidden conversations, workplace "friendships" that don't quite feel innocent, and em...

In this episode of AITA@Work , we're diving into toxic bosses, workplace narcissists, HR disasters, gaslighting, favoritism, and the emotional damage caused by people who abuse power at work. From employees being fired while grieving, managers publicly humiliating staff, HR overreach, workplace bullying, sexism, retaliation, and narcissistic leaders who thrive on control, these stories explore wha...

In this episode of AITA@Work, we're diving into workplace revenge, toxic bosses, backstabbing coworkers, petty payback, and the moments when employees finally snap. From fake medical leave schemes and stolen workloads to abusive managers, unfair pay, career sabotage, and coworkers who thought they could get away with anything, these stories explore what happens when someone gets pushed one step to...

In this episode of AITA@Work, we’re diving into customer meltdowns, retail nightmares, entitled regulars, impossible managers, and the emotional damage that comes with working customer-facing jobs. From influencers demanding free products to customers trying to get employees fired over nothing, fake firings, retail humiliation, tipping drama, and workers being pushed to their breaking point, these...

In this episode of AITA@Work, we’re diving into workplace jealousy, career insecurity, tech industry ego, and what happens when people start feeling threatened by the women around them. From girlfriends out-earning their partners to women in tech being underestimated, dismissed, talked down to, and accused of “not really working,” these stories explore the tension that happens when ambition, intel...

In this episode of AITA@Work, we’re diving into workplace relationships, office crushes, secret affairs, HR nightmares, and the chaos that happens when personal boundaries collide with professional environments. From coworkers exposing affairs at company retreats to bosses dating employees, obsessive workplace crushes, inappropriate office behavior, and relationships that completely blur professio...

In this episode of AITA@Work , I have a special guest...my husband Rob Levesque! He is professional system design and electrical engineer with two Master's degrees in Business and Data Analytics. His background is perfect for today's theme because we’re talking about the chaos that happens when technology, ambition, and workplace expectations collide. From AI drama and automation secrets to toxic...

In this episode of AITA@Work, we’re diving into one of the most frustrating workplace dynamics: when someone else takes credit for your work. From coworkers quietly stealing ideas to full-on career sabotage, these stories explore what happens when recognition, promotions, and opportunities are built on someone else’s effort. We unpack the emotional toll of being overlooked, the risks of speaking u...

In this episode of AITA@Work, we’re unpacking the tension between love, money, and expectations, because when it comes to relationships, what does “partnership” actually mean? We’re diving into stories where financial imbalance, ambition, and lifestyle expectations start to crack the foundation of relationships. From partners questioning whether they’re being loved, or financially relied on, to co...

In this episode of AITA@Work , we’re diving into the messy, uncomfortable, and sometimes downright brutal dynamics of workplace relationships, where professionalism meets pettiness, and not everyone comes out looking great. We unpack stories of power trips disguised as “performance feedback,” office gossip that spirals into reputational damage, and the fine line between accountability and cruelty....

In this episode of AITA@Work, we’re getting into one of the most uncomfortable workplace-adjacent topics: money, family, and who feels entitled to your paycheck. From being accidentally overpaid and keeping quiet, to partners demanding full access to income, to parents expecting financial support (or control), these stories dive into the messy reality of finances when boundaries aren’t clear. We u...

In this episode of AITA@Work, we’re diving into reddit stories about getting fired, including all the messy, unexpected, and sometimes unfair ways people end up losing their jobs. We also get into the gray areas: standing up for yourself vs going too far, when doing the “right thing” still has consequences, and how sometimes getting fired isn’t about performance at all… it’s about timing, power, o...

In this episode of AITA@Work, we’re diving into one of the most polarizing workplace dynamics: Boomers vs everyone else. From outdated expectations and generational stereotypes to communication breakdowns and power dynamics, we unpack real stories where “OK Boomer” energy shows up in full force. Whether it’s bosses making snide comments, parents giving questionable career advice, or clients stuck...

In this episode of AITA@Work, Bailey is joined by Gen Z guest co-host Halle Coulson to tackle one of the internet’s favorite debates: Is Gen Z actually bad at work… or just misunderstood? Halle blind reacts to real workplace stories about Gen Z employees, from communication clashes and “quiet quitting” accusations to questions about professionalism, boundaries, and expectations at work. As the sto...

From bizarre interview questions to red-flag recruiters and offer negotiations that felt like hostage situations, we’re covering it all. In this episode, we unpack real job search and hiring stories, what they reveal about modern work culture, and how to walk into interviews with more confidence and clarity. 🎙 Hosted by Bailey Levesque - Career Coach & Business Consultant 🩷New episodes weekly...

Today we get cozy! Working from home promised freedom, and delivered laundry breaks, blurred boundaries, and the occasional existential crisis at your kitchen table. In this episode, we share stories of remote work gone right, gone wrong, and gone completely off the rails. Plus, we talk about how to stay productive, connected, and sane in a home-office world. 🎙 Hosted by Bailey Levesque - Career C...

This week, my team stepped in as story curators, and they did not hold back. They selected the workplace stories they found the most outrageous, relatable, and “you have to hear this.” I’m reacting to each one in real time, breaking down what’s really happening in these situations, and sharing how I’d approach them as a coach. Expect laughs, second-hand stress, and a few moments of “oh no, absolut...

Working with family sounds wholesome… until it isn’t. In this episode, we explore listener stories about joining family businesses, inheriting expectations, sibling power struggles, and the unique challenge of mixing love, loyalty, and leadership. We’ll talk about how to create healthier dynamics when business and family overlap. 🎙 Hosted by Bailey Levesque - Career Coach & Business Consultant...

If you’ve ever smiled through a Zoom call while internally screaming, this one’s for you. We unpack real stories of difficult clients, unrealistic expectations, last-minute chaos, and emotional labor overload. Then we talk about how to protect your time, set better boundaries, and build client relationships that don’t drain your soul. 🎙 Hosted by Bailey Levesque - Career Coach & Business Consu...

From passive-aggressive Slack messages to credit-stealing project partners, co-worker dynamics can make or break your workday. In this episode, we read real stories of office tension, friendship fallout, and professional side-eye, and talk through what’s really happening in these relationships, how to respond without burning bridges, and when it’s time to draw firmer boundaries. 🎙 Hosted by Bailey...

We’re starting strong. In this episode, we dive into listener-submitted stories about truly terrible bosses, the micromanagers, the ego-trippers, the boundary-crossers, and the leaders who probably shouldn’t be leading anyone. We unpack what’s actually happening beneath the surface, why these dynamics stick, and what you can do when you’re stuck working for someone who makes every Monday feel like...