Some people learn the hard way that actions really do have consequences—especially at work. Whether it’s saying something wildly inappropriate, crossing a major line, or simply making a series of bad choices, getting fired isn’t always as surprising as it seems. This list highlights moments when employees’ poor judgment caught up with them—and it cost them their jobs. If you’ve ever wondered how far is too far in the workplace, these stories are the perfect cautionary tales.

When you've been at the same job for a long time, it's easy to get a little too relaxed at work. Being friendly and showing some personality is great, but there’s definitely a line. Showing your completely unfiltered self during office hours isn’t usually the smartest move—unless you're secretly trying to get shown the door.

If you're curious about what not to do at work, you're in for a treat. We’ve gathered some jaw-dropping stories from the Bye Bye Job subreddit, a community where users post about workers who made seriously bad decisions that cost them their jobs. Whether it’s crossing the line with inappropriate comments or just flat-out being disrespectful, these people really blew it. Scroll through to see just how far people went before they got fired—and don’t forget to upvote the ones you'd never hire in a million years!

Texas Teacher Goes On A Racist Rant After Catching Her Sister With A White Guy. People Found Out Her Job, She Claims To Be Unfirable

Actions Have Consequences

Ammosexual Dfw Meteorologist Just Lost His Livelihood And I’m Here For It

He Did It For The Women And The Whites

MAGA Church Leader Charged With Sexually Abusing Children

Texas Teacher Who Invited ICE To Raid His School Because Of ‘Many Students Who Don’t Even Speak English’ Booted From Campus

Florida Judge Who Blocked Teen’s Ab*rtion Loses Re-Election

Christian Nationalist judge in Florida, who blocked a 17-year-old's ab*rtion because he said she was too dumb, loses reelection. Jared Smith sought to save his job by rallying religious conservatives. "I'm a believer, I'm a judge and I'm a Christian," he declared while campaigning in a church.

Deserved. R/Whitepeopletwitter First

Halloween

Female Daycare Worker Is Fired After Shocking Video Emerges Of Her Terrifying 'Bad' Toddlers By Screaming At Them In Halloween Mask, As She Posts Groveling Apology And Claims Stunt Was Just A Joke

Popular Crypto Journalist Fired From His Contract With Coindesk For Anti-Semetic Tweet

Joel Koskan, Who Ran For SD Senate, Pleads Guilty To 2 Counts Of Felony Incest

Doc Who Thinks Vaccinated People Are Magnetic Is In Big Trouble With Med Board

Maybe Her Opinion Will Change What She Has A Kid

US Soldier Kicked Out Of Army After FBI Says He Enlisted To Become Better At K**ling Black People

Titley initially denied the allegation, telling police he intended to "secure" the cash and take it out to family members. However, he later admitted theft and was given an 18-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to carry out 120 hours unpaid work and pay £530 costs and a £187 victim surcharge.

Racist Who Posted Video Online Calling Mexican People "Sub-Human" Has Been Fired

An Attempted Coup A Day

Former Sandy Fire Captain Sentenced To Prison For Recording Teen Girls With Hidden Cameras

Wisconsin Track Coach Busted After Planting A Gopro Inside A Towel In Girls Locker Room To Record 18 Victims Over Two Years - Police Lead Him Away In Cuffs As He Boarded School Bus For Meet

Prisoner
Female Prison Officer, 29, Who Had An Inmate's Baby Following Secret Year-Long Fling Is Jailed For Nearly Two Years... After Naming The Convict As Father On Birth Certificate

Almost Like Actions Have Consequences...?

Sports Writer Loses Gig After Posting Anti-Semitic Twitter Rant Following Local Football Derby

A Texas-Based 'Anti Woke' Bank Has Shut Down Less Than Three Months After Opening - All Employees Terminated

Court Rules Against NY Worker Fired For Refusing LGBTQ Training

Business Owner And Local Pervert/Jerk Loses Ownership After Taking Upskirt Photos Filmed By Someone Else

Jan. 6 Rioter Barred From Holding Office For Life Under Insurrection Clause After His Appeal Is Dismissed

5 Educators Charged For Forcing 7yo Special Needs Boy To Eat His Own Vomit (2 Terminated, 3 On Admin Leave)

Maryland Mayor Resigns After Being Arrested On More Than 50 Counts Of Child P**nography

WCSO: Directors At Catholic School, Children's Program Arrested In Child Predator Sting

GOP Leader, Who Voted To Expel TH Three, Resigns; Found Guilty Of Sexually Harassing Interns

You Know What

Local Community College Professor Calls For Return Of “Sundown Towns” And For The “You Know What” (KKK) To Hold A Rally In Response To An Upcoming LGBT+ Event On What She Thought Was Her Private Facebook Page. Now On Administrative Leave

'unwilling' Brain Surgeon ‘Let Her Daughter, 13, Drill Hole Into Patient’s Skull’ – He Had No Clue Until He Saw The News

Nascar Driver, Noah Gragson, Has Been Placed On An Indefinite Suspension For Liking George Floyd Meme

Peru’s President Impeached And Arrested After He Attempts To Dissolve Congress

A Spokane Police Officer Put A ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Sticker On His Department Car. He Was Fired

Uvalde Mayor Vows Senior Cop Who Knew Children Needed Rescuing From Robb Elementary Will Be Gone ‘By The End Of This Week’

Kentucky Student Who Repeatedly Used Racial Slur And Assaulted Black Students Is No Longer Enrolled, School Says

Kent County Orthodontist Hires Forensic Investigator, Who Then Turns Him In For Child P**n

Voice Actor For Ken (Street Fighter) Replaced After 14 Years For Anti-Vaxx And 9/11 Conspiracy Tweets

Transphobic Maga Fan Fired From Job After Trans 'Drag Race' Star Calls Him Out For Harassing Her

And Another Perv Bites The Dust

Texas Tech Tycoon Kiwi Camara Quits Firm He Founded 'After Shoving Meat Into Young Female Worker's Face And Groping Her'

50 Times People Paid The Price For Their Own Stupidity And Got Fired