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251: Am I Overreacting?!

Explore episode Jan 15, 2026
Business
Data point $1,800

251: Am I Overreacting?! · Jan 15, 2026

A new employee brought his own $1,800 Herman Miller Aeron chair to the office; it was stolen on Day 4 by a coworker, leading to a police call and both men losing their jobs.

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