This episode features several tales of malicious compliance where employees follow poor directives to the letter. You'll hear from a remote worker who stops working entirely after their manager repeatedly blocks their tasks, leaving them with paid time off. Another story involves a retail worker who takes a sarcastic challenge seriously, calling the Fire Department on their own store to address serious safety hazards. The episode also includes quick hits showing how strictly following company rules on help desk support and scheduled breaks can quickly reveal and break broken policies.

This episode of Karma Stories serves up four unforgettable tales from the world of retail. You'll hear about a few hilarious customer encounters, from a demanding customer to a woman trying to return a bag of very old food. The episode also features a touching moment between two strangers and a satisfying tale of karma that's years in the making. It's a mix of laughs, heart, and sweet revenge that shows how our actions always come back to us.

In this episode of Karma Stories, we dive into two separate dilemmas that explore the complexities of loyalty, honesty, and relationships. First, we tackle the thorny question: should you tell a friend's partner they cheated, even if it means losing the friendship forever? Then, we examine the fallout when a long-term partner discovers their significant other hid a crucial part of their past, their "best friend" was actually a long-term ex. Join us as we unpack these difficult situations and the surprising turns they take.

A mild-mannered man with a clipboard and a business suit finds himself in the middle of a bizarre confrontation at a convenience store. But that’s just the beginning. This episode is packed with stories of mistaken identity, from a man confused for a bouncer at a bar to a shopper accused of “confusing everyone” with her keys. The episode also features a wife mistaken for a nurse and a phone number mix-up with a hotel. Tune in for these tales of awkward encounters and hilarious misunderstandings that will have you asking, "Why do so many people think I work here?"

This episode features several tales of employees turning the tables on unreasonable bosses through malicious compliance. Hear how a liquor store employee handles a lazy coworker's demands and how a veteran railroad worker uses a new "no overtime" rule to his advantage. You’ll also learn about a pharmacy employee who is paid for two years after being fired for following her manager's instructions exactly. From a temporary manager who learns a valuable lesson about time sheets to an office worker who gets the last laugh on a stickler for the rules, this is an episode full of sweet revenge!

In this episode, three different hosts share stories about encounters with entitled individuals. The first story involves a young person whose aunt believes she's entitled to her nephew's college tuition money. The second is about a "gluten mom" who attends a party and causes a scene after being told her daughter can't have a s'more. Lastly, a mom goes ballistic over a 10-minute car pickup delay, revealing her controlling and obsessive nature.

In this episode, we hear from three different front desk employees who all faced off against a series of difficult hotel guests. From an audit-defying Karen to a self-proclaimed "Dr. Schmuck," the nightly shifts are anything but quiet. The stories include a bizarre saga of a salmonella-infected guest with an army of bags and a late check-in gone sideways that ends with a surprising connection between the guests. It’s a wild night full of baffling encounters.

Sometimes a job interview can tell you more about a company than a resume ever could. In this episode, we hear about an applicant who discovered a company's shady practices before taking the job, a designer who pushed through her anxiety to find a dream job, and a tech veteran who learned that a bad interview is a reflection of the interviewer, not you. We also hear some wild stories about public defenders, including one about an actual butter heist, and one about a ridiculously misguided taunt of the police.