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“Can We Have Bikini Fridays?” And Other Strange Requests…

say-what-2Thankfully, for everyone in my office, one of my co-workers did not request to institute bikini Fridays — but someone else did. And that’s not even the weirdest thing!

In a new survey by CareerBuilder, hiring managers shared the most memorable requests or recommendations they have received in the office suggestion box.

We had to censor them a little bit, but here are a few that had us in stitches:

  • Request to allow people to change clothes in their cubicles.
  • Request to add a tanning bed to the break room.
  • Request to put beer in the vending machine.
  • Request that jail time be covered under family medical leave.
  • Request to institute bikini Fridays.
  • Request to only be required to work during daylight hours because employee is scared of the dark.
  • Request for a special smoking area for medical marijuana.
  • Request that the HR person wear nicer shoes.
  • Request for more time off to pursue side business as a clown.
  • Request to replace his desk with a futon so employee could lay down and work.
  • Request that the lactation room with gliding chair be used for naps, so everyone can use it.
  • Request to install a swimming pool for employees to use.
  • Request to have the team meeting to be held in Hawaii.

Have you ever made or received a strange suggestion in the inbox? Share them with us!

5 comments
Brenda
Brenda

OMG - I did have somebody I was interviewing for a position inquire about what the hours would be because she pursued her profession as a clown. I said, "8-5, typically." Her response was, "Thank goodness. I have had such a hard time finding a job that was able to accomodate my clowning schedule. I often am working during the weekends and in the evenings, so I am glad to hear that will not be an issue."

I thought, "Really, you had a tough time finding a job that didn't require nights and weekends?"

Micha
Micha

A boss that takes you outside so he can smoke and then blows the smoke in your face... I hope he gets lung cancer.

Erika
Erika

lol That fourth one sounds like something my moronic father would request.

hr queen
hr queen

Well, at least he locked the door!!

Melissa
Melissa

Your first request to change in the cubicles reminded me of someone I worked with.

This person didn't make a request; he just did it and got away with because it was a very small office and he was buddies with our boss). After work, he changed in the supply closet. One time I went to the closet to get some envelopes, but couldn't open the door. A couple minutes later, he emerged from the supply closet and left for the day.

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