We spend so much time at work that we end up knowing a lot about our coworkers’ personal lives, and even about our clients’ cats who call us all the time. Even though workdays can be dull, there are always funny and strange stories that are perfect for sharing online.

The Story:

At my last job, there was one girl who talked way too much about her life. She shared everything—her parents, pets, partners, her period, her dislike for the job, her high school years, and her enemies. I was too busy to join in.

One day, while we were waiting for a delivery, the four of us had some free time and started chatting. A few days later, I had a meeting with the manager. She said I needed to stop talking about myself because the other girls needed to get their work done. I was surprised. Was it because we were talking about vacation ideas? Or was it because another girl told us about her favorite maxi pad size in detail this morning? She shared all this with the whole office while we were at our desks. You have cameras—check who’s always talking. That’s when I knew I had to leave.