When the “Boss Babe” Intern Messes With the Wrong Psychiatric Clinic Pro
Ever worked with someone so entitled and clueless you wonder if they’re running a social experiment? Imagine trying to help people in a psychiatric clinic—high pressure, big responsibilities, and then a fresh-faced intern, barely out of high school, waltzes in thinking she’s the next CEO of Mental Health, Inc. Enter Redditor u/DisabledFlubber, who recently shared a story on r/PettyRevenge about a “boss babe” intern who thought rules (and basic hygiene) were for everyone else.
The drama that ensued is equal parts exasperating and delightful—especially when the ultimate act of locker-based justice comes into play. Grab your popcorn, because office politics just got a whole lot pettier (and a lot more entertaining).
Boss Babe Meets the Real World
Let’s set the stage: You’ve spent years in the trenches of social work and psychiatric care. You know the ropes. You know how important it is to keep things clean, respect your colleagues, and—most of all—follow the rules. Along comes a new intern, who seems to have mistaken “work experience” for “hostile takeover.” She’s rude, ignores hygiene protocols (think pawing food for patients with unwashed hands—yikes), and shows zero respect for her more experienced colleagues.
Our narrator tries to play it cool, even taking the intern aside privately to give her some friendly, senior advice: “Hey, maybe don’t spread germs to vulnerable patients. Just a thought!” But does “boss babe” listen? Not even a little.
The Bouncer Position: A Test of Patience
One of the less glamorous but crucial jobs in the clinic is the “bouncer” role: sitting by the door to make sure only the right people come and go. Not exactly club security, but just as important. It’s boring, it’s isolating, and it’s a pain when you need a bathroom break—someone has to cover for you, even for a minute.
Every time our narrator asks the intern to take over for a quick break, “boss babe” either disappears for 20 minutes to “prepare” toast (seriously, how hard is it to butter bread?), or she just ghosts entirely. Is she lazy, incompetent, or both? You decide.
Pot, Meet Kettle: The Audacity Olympics
Here’s where it gets rich: After repeatedly ignoring basic hygiene herself, the intern storms out to publicly berate our narrator for not dating the disinfectant wipes. In front of patients, no less. The nerve! Our hero doesn’t lose their cool—they pull the intern aside and warn her: “Do this again, and you’ll be explaining yourself to the supervisor. And good luck getting another job in this field if you can’t play nice.”
Spoiler alert: Boss babe doesn’t get the message. She starts gossiping about colleagues and their sexual orientation, because clearly, she missed the “professionalism 101” seminar.
Locker Wars: The Petty Revenge We Deserve
The icing on the cake? The intern decides she likes our narrator’s locker better than her own. She just… claims it. Moves in like it’s an Airbnb suite, leaving our narrator to hunt for their own shoes before work.
But this seasoned pro isn’t about to let a “boss babe” walk all over them. They bring in a sturdy lock, reclaim their locker, and—here’s the sweet part—lock the intern’s stuff inside with their own (sometimes “nasty”) work shoes. If the intern wants her belongings back, she’ll have to explain to the supervisor why she stole someone else’s locker in the first place. Talk about poetic justice.
Workplace Lessons, Served Petty
This saga is a masterclass in standing your ground—without losing your cool or stooping to outright nastiness. In a world of workplace drama, sometimes the best revenge is a little petty, a little smelly, and a lot satisfying.
So what’s the takeaway here? Respect isn’t just about following the rules—it’s about understanding that every job, no matter how small, matters. And if you’re new, maybe don’t try to run the place before you’ve even learned how to butter toast.
Let’s Hear Your Petty Wins
Have you ever had to deal with a “boss babe” (or boss bro) in your workplace? What’s the pettiest, most satisfying revenge you’ve ever delivered? Drop your stories in the comments below—because sometimes, the best way to survive work drama is to laugh (and maybe lock up a locker or two).
Inspired by u/DisabledFlubber’s story on r/PettyRevenge. For the full saga, check out the original post.
Original Reddit Post: Trying to be boss babe? Not with me.