We've all had that one friend who just can't keep a secret. But what happens when their loose lips cost them a job opportunity? 🤐💼 Meet our storyteller, a mature student turned professional, and her friend Leah, the gossip queen. Their friendship, which started at university, takes a dramatic turn when office politics and a romantic relationship come into play. Let's dive into this roller-coaster of trust, betrayal, and job hunting. 🎢
When Office Gossip Turns into a Friendship Fiasco: A Tale of Trust and Betrayal 🍿
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The University Friendship 🎓
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The Gossip Queen's Downfall 👑
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A Difficult Decision 🤔
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The Truth Unveiled 🕵️♀️
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The Aftermath ⚡
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The Accusations Fly 🗣️
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Standing Firm 💪
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The Final Confrontation 😡
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Office Drama or Justified Actions? You Decide! 🎭
In a whirlwind of office politics, friendship, and romantic entanglements, our storyteller found herself in a difficult position when her gossip-loving friend Leah applied to her workplace. After experiencing the fallout of Leah's gossiping at their previous job, she decided to be honest with her supervisor about Leah's behavior. Leah didn't get the job, and the blame game began. Leah accused our storyteller of sabotage, demanding a retraction of her statement. But our storyteller stood her ground, refusing to retract her words. So, who's in the right here? Let's see what the internet has to say... 🌐
NTA. Honest reference, drama-free work culture, and no loss of friendship. 👍
jacquilynne | jacquilynne
Don't let her drive you out of a job again! NTA 🙌
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NTA... Toxic gossip in the workplace makes things miserable! 😱
RedJW87 | RedJW87
NTA: Forgiving doesn't mean wanting more. Awkward, but understandable reasons. 👍
rich-tma | rich-tma
NTA for recommending someone, but now dealing with consequences 😳
lochnessrunner | lochnessrunner
Leah used your name as a reference without permission 😮
Mirianda666 | Mirianda666
Friendship fiasco: Trust betrayed, job lost. NTA, prioritize your career! 🍿
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NTA. Awkward encounter with ex's mistress at work, dodged a bullet 🍿
Artistic-Rich6465 | Artistic-Rich6465
NTA. Beware of toxic 'friend' who could ruin your reputation. 🤯
rudebish | rudebish
NTA, but did Jamie ruin your relationship? Find out here! 🤔
BUTTeredWhiteBread | BUTTeredWhiteBread
Friendship fiasco: NTA for standing up to toxic coworker 🤪
pcnauta | pcnauta
Lesson learned: Keep your mouth closed! 🙈
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Friendship fizzles out. Not the a**hole.
Amara_Undone | Amara_Undone
Friendship fiasco: NTA, she's not entitled to your help 👍
Joylar7 | Joylar7
Honest reference leads to friendship fiasco 🍿
raerae6672 | raerae6672
"NTA, but a little white lie could've saved the friendship."
Calmandwise | Calmandwise
NTA. No trust, no change. Friendship fiasco with a twist.
scrappy8350 | scrappy8350
NTA. Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the shittiest friend of all? 🤷♀️
Zombiesquirrel57 | Zombiesquirrel57
NTA. Inconsiderate friend put you down as reference without asking 💯
Arinen | Arinen
Gossiping has consequences. Not the a**hole. 🚩
LeReineNoir | LeReineNoir
NTA: Honesty is key, she needs to learn some boundaries 🙅
BDThrills | BDThrills
Friendship fiasco: NTA, she asked for it 🙄
SettingNice8853 | SettingNice8853
"NTA. It's disrespectful to put a friend down as a reference."
SignificantOrange139 | SignificantOrange139
Self-inflicted damage, enabling the work gossip. NTA 👍
NotYourMommyDear | NotYourMommyDear
Teaching workplace etiquette: NTA, she sounds like a bad friend 🙅
diskebbin | diskebbin
NTA defends against malicious gossip and unauthorized reference request. 🙌
randomnurse | randomnurse
NTA, but be cautious. Leah may gossip about you now 🤔
loudent2 | loudent2
NTA, she would have caused more drama and rumors at work 😱
juicebox_o21 | juicebox_o21
Friend asks for reference, blows up over sensitive topic. NTA
elephasmaximus | elephasmaximus
Forgiveness doesn't erase memories. 👍
sassycassy042 | sassycassy042
NTA - Friend betrayal, snap back with a truth bomb 💥
TheBigJDizzle | TheBigJDizzle
Forgiveness without forgetting. You're definitely not the a**hole. 🙌
badboringusername | badboringusername
Lesson learned: Always ask before using someone as a reference! 👍
Say_when66642069 | Say_when66642069
NTA for the reference, but A for how you handled it. 🗳️
flax92 | flax92
NTA. Trust betrayed: using you as reference after job sabotage? 😱
GrizeldaLovesCats | GrizeldaLovesCats
NTA for putting your name as a reference without asking 😱
Scribb74 | Scribb74
Block Leah and live your best life! 🙌
LilythOfValley | LilythOfValley
Cut ties with the gossiper 🚫🐜 Find a better friend 🤝
kaedemi011 | kaedemi011
Ongoing gossip leads to friendship fiasco. Trust betrayed 🍿
MrJ_Sar | MrJ_Sar
NTA, but be cautious giving bad references 🤔
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NTA: Trust betrayed by continued gossip. 😭
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NTA. Forgiving doesn't mean forgetting. Prevention is key 🛠
FlashLightning67 | FlashLightning67
Questioning a questionable friendship 🤔
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NTA: Stand up for yourself and cut off toxic friendships. 👏
chlo3chlo8803 | chlo3chlo8803
Missed opportunity: A friendship tested by a hesitant recommendation. 😔
xmagicx | xmagicx
Cut ties with her. NTA. 🚫
Previous_Magician_85 | Previous_Magician_85
"Consequences of actions: Friendships tested, lessons learned. 🙏"
TheRealRaemundo | TheRealRaemundo
Honesty vs. Friendship: When work and friends collide 👍
boho_carrot | boho_carrot
Quit job because of her, now don't want her at new workplace. NTA.
cosmicmermaidmagik | cosmicmermaidmagik
Standing up for yourself at work 💪
affluence_of_incohol | affluence_of_incohol
A friendship turned sour: trust betrayed and careers jeopardized. 😱
bujakaman | bujakaman
NTA. Trust shattered. Friendship turned sour. Betrayal at its finest. 🤯
Kayliee73 | Kayliee73
Forgiving but not forgetting: The key to moving forward 👍
IntergalacticPigeon | IntergalacticPigeon
Cut ties with her, she's not a friend. 👋
loup06 | loup06
Debating the definition of 'mature student' at different universities 🤔
averagelygay | averagelygay
Friendship fiasco: Did your input affect her application? NTA
Aviendha3711 | Aviendha3711
Cut ties with the toxic friend and move on 👋
MissMurderpants | MissMurderpants
Friendship fiasco: Entitled drama queen ruins your blessed friendship 😱
isfpfish | isfpfish
NTA. Your honesty saved you from another job disaster 🙌
No_Proposal7628 | No_Proposal7628
NTA. You were honest, Leah's behavior is unacceptable. 🙅
Pretend-Panda | Pretend-Panda
Remembering the bastards: NTA's unforgiving yet satisfying revenge 🍿
-Marrick- | -Marrick-
No a**hole here. Trust and betrayal in office friendships 🍿
Aggressive-Sample612 | Aggressive-Sample612
Inverted commas gone wrong: The 'friend' who isn't really a friend 😱
u_212 | u_212
Leah's AH move backfires as OP stands up for themselves 😊
prairiecloverbaby | prairiecloverbaby
NTA, drama queen friends? 🤷♂️
kvetcherkit | kvetcherkit
Gossip queen applies for job, lists you as reference. 😱
razumny | razumny
Using references without asking? Not the a**hole, obviously! 😎
HeyItsLane_SL | HeyItsLane_SL
Op cuts ties with toxic friend, no big loss 👍
Avebury1 | Avebury1
Forgiving ≠ Forgetting: A Not the A**hole Perspective 🍿
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NTA. Office gossip and betrayal, a cautionary tale of trust 🍿
starienite | starienite
Forgiving ≠ forgetting. Honesty reflects well. NTA for being honest.
KDDragon | KDDragon
Leah: The coworker you definitely want to avoid 🙄
On_The_Blindside | On_The_Blindside
NTA. Who needs friends like that? 🙄
CrackWiseMag | CrackWiseMag
NTA. Let go of that toxic friendship 💯 and move on!
Izzy4162305 | Izzy4162305
NTA forgave, but doesn't want to be betrayed again 🙅
sortacurious | sortacurious
NTA regrets sending email, but it's too late now 👎
tman01969 | tman01969
Truth-telling: The ultimate defense against friendship fiascos 👌
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