One of my coworkers was really unhygienic. He didn't wash his hands properly after using the restroom. It was so gross, and we were all worried about the health and safety of the customers. We had to keep an eye on him and remind him all the time, but he didn't seem to care much. It was a nightmare situation for the restaurant's reputation.
A Walmart worker once told me that they had to work in extremely hot conditions in the warehouse during the summer. The air conditioning was not working properly, but they were still expected to meet their quotas. It was a health hazard and made the work environment very unpleasant.
One horror story is dealing with extremely rude customers. They might yell at you for the smallest things like a slightly late meal or not having their preferred condiment. I once had a customer who threw his plate on the floor just because his steak was medium - well instead of well - done.
Sure. A grocery worker had a customer who was extremely picky. The customer demanded that every single apple in the bag be perfect. When the worker tried to explain that it was difficult to ensure that, the customer started yelling and called the manager. It was really unfair to the worker who was just doing their job.
Sure. There was a social worker in a mental health facility. He was assigned so many patients that he barely had time to take a break. Day in and day out, he had to deal with patients in crisis, fill out mountains of paperwork, and attend countless meetings. Eventually, he started to experience severe burnout. He became detached from his work and even had moments where he couldn't remember important details about his patients. It was a horror story of how the system can push a dedicated social worker to the brink.
I know of a 'brother restaurant horror story' where the brothers who owned the place were constantly arguing in front of the customers. It made everyone feel so uncomfortable. And on top of that, the food quality was really inconsistent. One day the pasta was amazing, the next day it was so overcooked and bland. It was like they didn't have any proper quality control. Also, the place was always understaffed, so service was slow and the waiters were always stressed out, which showed in their attitude towards the customers.
There was this time in a restaurant where the kitchen had a rat problem. A customer saw a rat running across the floor near the kitchen entrance. It was terrifying, and of course, it made people question the hygiene standards of the whole place. The management tried to deny it at first, which made the situation even worse.
There was this one instance where a shipment of vegetables came in already infested with bugs. Instead of returning them, the kitchen staff just picked out the most obvious bugs and used the rest of the vegetables. When the customers started finding bugs in their salads and cooked vegetable dishes, it caused a huge uproar. The restaurant's reputation took a big hit and they had to do a lot of damage control to regain the trust of their customers.
One horror story is about a hotel worker who found a snake in a guest's room. The guest had left the balcony door open during the night, and the snake slithered in. The worker had to deal with a panicked guest and the dangerous snake all by himself until the proper authorities arrived. It was a really scary situation for him.
One horror story could be a sex worker being physically abused by a client. The client might have ignored the boundaries and used force, leaving the sex worker with serious injuries. This shows the vulnerability they face in their line of work.
One horror story is about a factory worker. He was made to work extremely long hours, often 16 - 18 hours a day. There was no proper break time and he was constantly under pressure to meet unrealistic production targets. His health deteriorated rapidly, but the management didn't care. He ended up collapsing at work one day and was hospitalized. After that, he lost his job as the company didn't want to deal with the 'liability'.