Everyone wonders what their ex is saying about them to their group of friends, so it's not uncommon to imagine what those conversations might sound like. 

Sometimes, your ex was so "in the wrong" that it will take a tremendous amount of creativity to fabricate another reason why things fell apart. Other times, the reasons behind the split remained nuanced, and both parties may still have wildly different perspectives years after all the drama went down. These newly single folks shared what they think their exes are currently saying about them via the following r/AskReddit thread.

Now, have I ever been in a position where I could fully script out what an ex of mine is likely saying about me? 100% and it might not be the most unhealthy thought process. In the end, you might actually gain a better grasp on what happened, or at the very least, how this other person thinks. Keep scrolling below for the full stories. When you're done, check out this compilation of stories where people said no at work.

We look forward to the time when we can afford to live alone. At last, we have space, privacy, and a plethora of other wonderful amenities that we wouldn't have believed possible in our twenties. But as we usually emphasize here, maintaining a cordial relationship with your neighbors is crucial. Lousy neighbors have the power to either make or break an apartment complex experience.  However, what would happen if your neighbor considered your garden to be their own private dump? Is it possible to move past the issue and keep the relationship going well?

In the story below, OP is pushed to the brink by a neighbor who uses his garden as a dumpster. As they say, 'Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me'. Are you following? Okay, nothing to worry about. Following a harsh conversation with his condescending neighbor and futile attempts to work out a solution, OP devises a devious plan to exact revenge.

That being said, be sure to scroll down and read the story below if you're interested in learning the ins and outs of what took place as well as how OP got revenge! Once you're done, make sure to read this story of the client who left the catering company with $2000 of expenses here!

Neighbors can be a real headache, even (or especially) when you are living in the suburbs.

How dare you back into their driveway for 3 seconds? Why aren't your Christmas lights up yet? What have you done to those flowerbeds? So many questions, or rather, demands. Why can't they just focus on their own lives? Maybe they're bored, or they just like making other people miserable. This Karen was quite the challenge, and she approached her neighbors angrily a few times over the fact that people kept stepping on her property. Of course, these neighbors had nothing to do with the people who were doing this, but Karen felt it was her against the world.

Then, Karen got even more annoying, as she began stating that these neighbors had some of HER land… She wasn't the brightest person as she had no idea who she was lying to. Below you can find a full detailed account of the funny events. Then, here is an employee who broke her laptop on purpose in hopes that her company would give her a new one…

Not everyone can be the employee of the month. Some employees are destined for mediocrity, while others are so dim-witted it makes you wonder how they ever got the job in the first place. These people have been shocked by their own especially goofy coworkers, which they told to the r/askreddit community. U/Colossus252 asked, "What's your story of the dumbest coworker you've ever had the privilege of working with?" and more than 1,100 Redditors revealed their funniest stories. 

There's one at every workplace, no matter which industry you're in. One particularly egregious example was the person who spent weeks making sure their coworker would know how to cover them while they were out of the office. The coworkers swore up and down that she was prepared… only to do absolutely nothing while the OP was out of the office. Not a single thing! This kind of coworker is infuriating to deal with, and many bosses will barely punish a worker for it. 

Check out all of the shocking and hilarious stories these fed-up employees had to share. Then, check out these very silly reasons that managers had to let an employee go, like one worker who got the boot for stealing pancakes. 

There will always be those who believe we are gifted and capable of achieving success in life, and there will always be others who think we will never amount to anything worthwhile. The secret to success is to never give up and to never allow someone to bring you down.

The story that follows is from a frustrated student. OP has been studying to teach art. As part of his training, he must work as an assistant to a senior faculty art teacher for six months. Although OP was ecstatic to have the opportunity, the instructor with whom he was matched could not have been more sour. For six months, the teacher—whom we will name Karen for the purposes of this argument—made OP's life as miserable as possible. When OP's time came to say farewell and wish him luck in his future endeavors, Karen was not even able to provide him with the last respect of saying goodbye. As a result, OP decided to reorganize her classroom so that Karen would never again be able to locate the art supplies and teach her a lesson.

So, in light of this, be sure to read the story below if you're interested in learning the specifics of what transpired between Karen and OP! And when you're through, remember to check out this story about the man who gives his roommate a taste of her own medicine!

It's not that getting put on hold is fun, but it's also not the end of the world. Wait a few minutes, or ask the person on the other end to call you back, simple as that. But there are Kens and Karens in the world who would beg to differ. They think that others would worship the ground they stomp on. On that note…

One demanding guest was absolutely furious after they were told by an employee to wait a moment. The reason the employee (OP) couldn't talk was because they were working a short-staffed shift at the hotel. However, this guest thought that they were entitled to the employee's undivided attention, which led them to call up OP's manager. Push came to shove, but I'll let you read all about it below. Scroll down for the full, detailed account of events.

Then, check out this hotel worker who quit after her boss called a meeting to explain why everyone had a 'problem with her'.

Traveling with a work colleague sounds fun in theory, but most people would prefer traveling alone to having to deal with the office prankster. It sounds like this guy was universally unliked by everyone at work, yet somehow, he didn't really catch on because he still kept on being annoying. On the one hand, you have to hand it to him for leaning in and being himself. On the other, you'd think this guy would try to be ever so slightly more considerate in order to be ever so slightly more enjoyable to be around. But clearly, that's not this kind of guy.

This thread was posted to Reddit's r/pettyrevenge subreddit by u/Stu_Prek, who realized that the reason why housekeeping kept interrupting his rest time at the hotel was that the prankster was, in fact, behind it all. He kept removing OP's "Do Not Disturb" sign along with those of their other colleagues on the work trip. So in retaliation, OP decided that it was time for the office prankster to get a taste of his own medicine. Keep scrolling below for the full story. For more, check out this post about some petty neighbors.

Living with roommates can be tough, even more so when one of the people living there also happens to own the home. They're more than likely to be less tolerant and more particular about having things a certain way and when they want it—even though they're the ones who decided to have roommates for the additional income in the first place. Still, to an extent, it's understandable; nothing in this life is free or comes easy; there's a lot of cost involved when it comes to owning a home. First and foremost, there's a mortgage that needs to be serviced to keep the bank from reclaiming the place; then, there's property tax to be paid, along with any number of costly repairs, insurance, and other bills. 

So, then, if your roommate were to purchase the home the pair of you were living in, it would be outrageous to expect that you could live there for free. Except, that's inexplicably what this roommate expected when she excitedly announced that she couldn't wait to not have to pay rent anymore. It's hard to know what she was thinking since even your own spouse or partner would be expected to contribute to the cost of owning a home if they moved in to cohabitate for the first time…

You had better be careful when you are sharing your screen in a meeting. So many team members eyeballs on you. Too many things that can go wrong… Maybe you are applying to other jobs, and an email notification pops up that invites you over for an interview. Perhaps you paused an intimate conversation you were having with your girlfriend. And maybe, just maybe, you said something you shouldn't about a coworker who is sitting in that very meeting.

In this case, OP took to r/pettyrevenge to describe an awkward encounter during a long and important meeting that took about four hours. Their company was getting a demonstration provided by the account manager for new updates to their software, and seeing as OP had only been using the software for a short amount of time, they had a lot of questions.

Not everyone appreciated their questions, and the meeting soon went south after the person sharing the screen said some things they shouldn't have. Scroll down to find out what, and then check out this employee who broke a company laptop on purpose in hopes she'd get a new one.

This CEO has never heard of the phrase "teamwork makes the dream work." He seems to think he's the only person in the entire company who knows how things should be done. 

People with big egos like that can be really hard to get along with. These people didn't get to be the CEOs and COOs of companies without a little bravado. CEOs aren't exactly known for their willingness to spend time with other employees, either. A lot of them either hide out in their offices with their c-suite pals, or they just never enter the office because they're too busy vacationing for the sixth month in a row. It seems like an easy life, and one that many employees would love to have. 

This CEO did actually work with the employees around him, and his terrible attitude got in the way of the company's success. As a startup company, you'd think the team would be used to working together to solve problems as they arise. But the CEO in u/mbilaalch's story couldn't work with anyone else without shouting them down. It sounds like he almost single-handedly made the place very toxic. You can check out the entire story below. Then, check out these workers who got fired for some very silly reasons. 

We all want to keep things and not pay for them, but you can't have it both ways. Here, we have a lady who literally tried to argue her way out of having to pay for a recently deceased family member's grave. Her excuse was that she didn't receive an official bill despite signing a collection letter over a month ago declaring when she would send payment.

This thread was posted to Reddit's r/EntitledPeople subreddit by u/According-Sugar-520, who we're sure has had to deal with delicate emotional situations in this line of work. However, this one was not exactly the most heartwarming tribute to recently departed family member. As delicate as the situation is, we're still dealing with a customer refusing to pay for a service at the end of the day. Keep scrolling below for the full story and for the best reactions in the comments section. When you're done, check out this funny and petty divorce story.

There is something about those extremely sophisticated petty revenge stories, that are just so satisfying to read. Because really, all you need in order to get back at someone is just a bit of creativity and courage, and you can get away with the funniest little tricks.

Here is the perfect example of one. This employee told Reddit about how they got back at an unreasonable boss who kept giving employees bad reviews for no reason. Instead of causing a scene, or threatening to quit, OP came up with a petty revenge that would keep them in the clear but will give them enough satisfaction. OP decided to sign up to countless websites and email chains using the boss' email address and then watched as bossman got more and more frustrated by the amount of spam mail he would receive. As I said, the perfect little petty revenge.

Scroll down for the full story and some matching petty responses from other Redditors. Once you are done, click here for a story of a lumber worker who piled trash at a neighbor's door to teach them a valuable lesson.

One record store was no match for a clever young customer who refused to accept that the store tried forcing him into a 36-month contract.

This story took place back in the 1980s when OP was 16. OP signed up to a record club where he received free albums upon signing up, followed by three albums each month that had to be paid for within 30 days. Otherwise, he would have to pay interest. At first, OP was happy, but slowly the quality of the albums he was receiving began to decline. Soon, OP was supposed to be leaving for college, and so he wanted to cancel the subscription.

When he called the company he was informed that he was locked into a 36-month contract… That just didn't sit well with OP. Cue malicious compliance… Scroll down to read all about it, and then check out this engineer who got three days off after his manager demanded he provide a doctor's sick note to work from home.

If you excel at your work, you might get rewarded with… more work. Such is the way of the world at many workplaces! 

Your employer wants you to give 110% at work, and even that is not enough. In fact, some people recommend only ever working to 80% of your capacity to get around this fact. The reward for mediocrity is usually just keeping your job and getting a fine performance review. But if you excel, and you have a hard time saying "no," you may wind up with dozens of extra tasks on your plate. 

At some businesses, the extra work is a slow trickle. Your boss might ask you to file some extra papers each week, or to start sending outreach emails to a dozen more clients every day. Once you've succeeded at that, they have a few more things for you to do. That slow trickle is often your boss offloading their chores onto you and calling it delegation. Even as the employee becomes increasingly more stressed out, they can't walk back their original agreement without their boss looking at them funny. It doesn't always have to be a loss, though. If your employer is good enough to give you a raise or a promotion, it can all be worth it in the end. 

This person has realized that through first-hand experience, and I wish them well as they embark on their well-executed plan! Check out the whole story below. And after that, check out these extremely satisfying times people got to say no. 

The food sector is fast-paced, exact, competitive, inventive, and, let's face it, merciless. Like any industry, there are benefits as well as drawbacks. Still, do you think it's a field worth getting into?

Below is the tale of a caterer who can meet a wide range of dietary needs. As a result, the majority of the customers they serve ask for professionally prepared menu items. The business was doing well and everything was going smoothly until one day a new customer, a group that supports food allergies, placed an order for a vegan and nut-free supper. 

The meal and food were prepared ahead of time by the catering service. However, after what seemed to be a wonderful occasion, the customer refused to pay when it came time to be reimbursed, leaving the firm with an out-of-pocket charge of $2,000.  Even though he had initially refused to pay, the customer was interested in scheduling another event that yet again catered to hundreds of various dietary restrictions 

As you may have predicted by now, the company, instead of caving into the demanding customer, came up with a crafty plan to exact revenge! So, if you're curious about how OP and the business got their revenge, be sure to check out the story below! And when you're through, don't forget to read the story of the art student who, after six months of being picked on, gets even with his teacher!

Few things are more sinister, in an everyday sort of way, than those people who try to pass damaged goods off as being without problem, preying on the trusting, unsuspecting, or unlucky in order to turn an incredibly unscrupulous profit. These used car sellers, house flippers, and scam artists can be found hiding in plain sight—trying to pass some painted cabinets, cheap laminate wood flooring, and a sloppier paint job off as a "full renovation"—or selling a car "without issue" on Marketplace or other private sales forums. 

These people then have the gall to blame their victim for not doing their "due diligence" when their duplicity comes to light, acting as if their anti-social behavior is acceptable just because they're probably going to get away with it. There's often little recourse if they're technically not breaking the law or if a lawsuit isn't an option, leaving the person stuck with a costly lesson about the lengths the greedy will go to turn a profit. 

When a dishonest private seller sold their grandmother a faulty used vehicle, she was left without recourse. So, her grandkids stepped to even the score, tricking him into quitting his job by offering him a position that didn't exist.

Sure, it's practically a universal truth that everyone makes mistakes, but some people don't necessarily deserve to be helped when those mistakes occur. Some people certainly would not return the favor if the roles were reversed. Some coworkers, neighbors, roommates, and authority figures have shown you no generosity. In fact, they may have shown you quite the opposite. So why do you have to go out of your way to save them for their own errors?

This collection of stories was compiled from the following r/AskReddit thread, and these anecdotes range in place from the office to customer service environments to shared apartment spaces. Regardless of the setting, these folks showed no mercy when it came to pointing out the mistakes made by their enemies. Keep scrolling below for the full stories. When you're done, check out this list of satisfying quitting stories where entire teams walked out.

You're going to get sick. It's just going to happen—even those of us with an immunity of iron are eventually going to catch a stray bug that puts us down for a couple of days. Undoubtedly, even when the business moguls of the world manage to replace us with a bunch of robots, they're going to be sorely disappointed when those robots have glitches, bugs, and viruses that cause inevitable downtime. 

IT people really have it hard out there. It is a genuine surprise how they manage to keep a civil conversation with people while having to fix their constant silly tech problems they could have fixed themselves in less them two minutes. Honestly, the term 'Technophobic' has lost all meaning when you hear what people need help with. No ma'am, you are not technophobic, you are simply too lazy to learn. And why would you learn if all you have to do to fix your tiny problem is to call the IT person so they would fix it for you?

I wholeheartedly salute those who have to deal with these kinds of people on a daily basis. Like the IT person in this Reddit story who had to deal with a woman who for months kept complaining about a problem with logging in to her computer, when in reality, she just kept accidentally pressing the CapsLock key. Then, when she came up to OP for the 100th time and got mad when they asked her the check the CapsLock again, OP finally said to her what she really needed to hear, and perhaps risked their job in the process.

Scroll down for the full story. Once you are done, click here for a story of an employee who was told to shut up by her boss, leading to the boss making a costly mistake.

You can push the limits all you want, but you'd better be prepared for the consequences. 

Some people work at the same place for so long that they get a little too comfortable. They start to feel immune to workplace rules and regulations. If you catch them bending the rules, they'll probably just give you a wink and a nudge because they think the higher-ups will have their back. Having friends in high places does help, certainly. But some people get fired for the silliest reasons anyway. For one example, a worker was fired for plugging her phone into her computer after being repeatedly warned not to. Sure, that seems like a very dumb reason to get the boot, but there were security protocols being broken. Other people who replied to this question had some way more shocking reasons they were let go. People shared stories of reasons they or their coworkers were let go in response to u/qwerty_sux's question, "What is the dumbest reason why someone at your workplace got fired?" A lot of the time the employees were clearly at fault, but sometimes the companies were just being very strict about their workplace rules. 

After you read through these strange and hilarious stories, read about the exact opposite scenario: these workers shared the reasons they quit their terrible jobs on the spot.