Since we’ve launched our Off the Clock online hangout for hourly workers, we’ve been super stoked about the huge response to our Share & Win! contest.

We asked job seekers and hourly workers to send us your funny job stories. And you responded with dozens and dozens of stories – many that we could never print, and some that could actually be entered into evidence at a criminal trial. But don’t worry, we’ll be quiet.

To keep the momentum going and give you a sniff of what the competition is like, we included a few of the stories below. Enjoy, and don’t forget to submit your own funny job stories.

I worked in a factory that made casket protectors, and we had an unused (of course) casket there used to fit the protectors. So one morning I got there before everyone else and moved the casket to an area were the boss did not want it. I got inside and covered myself with watered down ketchup and shut the lid. My boss came in and was furious that the casket was not in its right place. He went to move it and realized that it was heavier than usual. When he went to open it up, I sat straight up and almost gave him a heart attack. All the co-workers were laughing hysterically for days after that. The boss’ response was “YOU’VE BEEN DYING TO GET ME BACK.” On that note, I never tried it again.
— Adam D.

I was working at the Haines City Walgreens. I was a cashier for them about 2 months into my job. I was ringing up this older gentleman about in his 80s. He was in a Hoveround when he pulled up to pay for his things and he pushed a piece of paper towards me. His phone number was on the paper. Don’t you just love how old people can still pick up chicks in their 80s?
— Evie

I work at a local convenience store and after a while you get to know most of the customers and the police officers. Well, one night while sweeping the floor under the counter (with my butt in the air facing the doorway) this officer comes in and says, “Good evening Claudia.” I just bounced right up and said to him “That’s pretty bad when a customer knows you by your backside.” We all laughed and had a great night after that. I also told him that when the time comes for me to go, I’ll be buried with my rear up and the customers will know that the witch is indeed dead….
— Claudia M.

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