She Joked Her Male Coworker Had a “Boyfriend” – Then Things Took a Shocking Turn

Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of an inside joke gone wrong in the workplace. When a long-time running gag between two coworkers gets misinterpreted by a newbie, things take a dramatic turn. HR gets involved, tensions rise, and now the question on everyone’s mind is: who’s the a-hole in this situation? Let’s dive into this scandalous story and see if we can untangle this messy web of misunderstandings and hurt feelings!

The Inside Joke Gone Wrong

Referring to the Ex-Boss as a ‘Boyfriend’

The Notorious Womanizer Gets Fired

Gio’s Birthday Surprise

Coworkers Get a Kick Out of the Joke

The Misunderstanding Unfolds

HR Gets Involved

‍♀️ Avoiding the New Coworker

The Inside Joke That Landed Me in Hot Water with HR!

Well, well, well… looks like this inside joke between two coworkers took a wild turn when the new girl on the block misinterpreted it and went straight to HR! Talk about a misunderstanding of epic proportions! Now, the question remains: should the original poster be avoiding the newbie after this whole debacle, or is it time to clear the air and move on? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy workplace drama!

New coworker causes drama over harmless joke – NTA wins.

A gay person’s perspective on professionalism and sensitivity at work

Navigating office dynamics with HR involvement. Wise advice.

NAH. Kate did the right thing but a conversation could help.

Inappropriate office banter leads to HR complaint, YTA. Apologize sincerely.

Maintain professionalism with untrustworthy colleague. NTA but cautious.

Toxic work environment created by homophobic jokes and retaliation discouraged.

Navigating HR complaints and workplace professionalism

Inappropriate jokes on company property? Yikes, definitely unprofessional. YTA.

Using someone’s sexuality as a joke is inappropriate in workplace

Blue collar worker grateful not to deal with HR drama

Homophobic joke and retaliation can lead to firing in companies. YTA.

Joke about sexuality at workplace gone wrong – YTA.

Photoshopped gay picture for coworker’s birthday causes controversy

Homophobic joke at work? YTA according to gay commenter

Be careful what you email at work

Homophobic joke creates toxic work environment according to comment.

Homophobia and inappropriate behavior is not a joke at work

NTA, but HR trouble for harmless joke. Good intentions though

Making homophobic jokes in the workplace is unprofessional and harmful

Mocking homosexuality and unprofessional behavior – YTA.

Mandatory reporting isn’t tattling. YTA, move on

Homophobic joke called out, no one wants to admit fault. ‍♂️

Using someone’s orientation as a joke is unacceptable

A gay person finds the joke okay, but caution advised at work

A comment explains why making bigoted jokes in the workplace can make people uncomfortable.

Insensitive joke at work. YTA and unprofessional behavior.

Insensitive joke highlights privilege and lack of professionalism. YTA ‍♀️

Be careful how you treat someone who filed a complaint

Insensitive joke creates unsafe work environment for LGBTQ+ colleagues

Retaliating against a complaint is not the way to go

Insensitive joke about being gay leads to rightful backlash.

Be careful with workplace jokes and consider the legal consequences

Professionalism is key in the workplace. YTA should know better.

Inappropriate joke, professional setting. Retaliation makes it worse. YTA

Harassment training reminder sparks no discussion among commenters.

When new coworkers try to cause drama…

Professionalism matters, be mindful of diverse coworkers’ feelings. YTA.

Queer commenter calls out unprofessional and exhausting joke, urges respect

A scathing comment calling out unprofessional behavior and retaliation

Making gay jokes in a professional environment is not cool

A queer person explains why treating being gay as a joke is annoying

Being professional means considering others’ feelings and HR’s role.

Insensitive joke at work. YTA. HR is there to help.

NTA for the joke, but YTA if you retaliate against Kate

Joking at work can create a hostile environment. YTA.

Discussion on workplace behavior and personal jokes in public settings.

Insensitive office humor can have consequences ‍♂️

Joking about someone’s sexuality isn’t professional

Harassment affects everyone, not just the target.

Navigating social and work interactions can be tricky.

Addressing the impact of jokes on marginalized groups is important.

Making gay jokes at work and upset over reasonable report

Immature joke at work deemed unprofessional by commenter. YTA.

Making jokes about someone’s sexuality at work is unprofessional AF

Making inappropriate jokes at work is textbook harassment. YTA.

Calling out bigotry and hypocrisy – YTA for insensitive joke

User calls out OP for stale, homophobic joke at work.

Reddit users get called out for lack of professionalism

Harassment isn’t funny. Company may face consequences if not addressed.

When an inside joke goes wrong, offense is taken

YTA for not respecting coworker’s discomfort. Workplace jokes = work hazard

Be professional and avoid HR issues. Don’t ignore harassment claims

Sexual jokes at work can make coworkers uncomfortable. NAH.

When to let go of a work incident – thoughtful response

Sci-fi quote on overly sensitive humans and coworker’s newness explained. NAH.

Don’t let an inside joke damage someone’s career. YTA

Inappropriate joke at work backfires. Yikes!

HR’s identity disclosure questioned by commenters

Making fun of someone’s sexuality is not okay in the workplace

Homophobia at work? YTA for making jokes about homosexuality ‍♀️

Be cautious with workplace jokes, even if it’s an inside joke

Photoshopping coworkers as lovers and joking about sexuality is inappropriate YTA.

New employee gets HR involved in coworker joke, ESH.

Navigating workplace jokes and boundaries can be tricky, but avoiding someone may not be the best solution. YTA or NTA? Ask A Manager for advice.

Joking about someone’s sexuality at work can lead to discrimination