The Wackiest Reasons People Lost Their Jobs #WhyIGotFired
Wishful Taking: Pond Plunder Gone Wrong
An employee at a Chinese restaurant had a unique method of ensuring safety—throwing coins into the restaurant’s wishing pond to prevent bathroom explosions. When the mystical approach didn’t work, they decided to reclaim all their “wishes” by fishing out the coins. This peculiar justification didn’t hold water with management, leading to a swift firing.
Ironically, a study from Psychological Science suggests that throwing coins into fountains actually increases one’s sense of hope and future success. In this case, it only led to a loss of job—a costly lesson in where to place one’s faith—and coins!
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