Episode 45 - Till Work Do Us Part

This week on Need Not Apply, we’re saying “I do”… to workplace drama. 💍 When does a “work spouse” cross the line from friendly coworker to full-blown homewrecker? Gina and Gary dive into a three-part Reddit saga featuring a mug in the trash, a promotion sabotaged, and a birthday cake that literally says “My Work Hubby.” (Yikes.)Meanwhile, Samson’s post-surgery chaos continues, Juniper’s losing her mind, and somehow a fox, a fish, and a fluorescent shark all make it into the news. 🦊🐟🦈In this episode:💼 The StoriesPart 1 – “My Husband Doesn’t See How His Work Wife Is Trying to Destroy Our Marriage”The opening confession that starts it all — a Reddit wife realizes her husband’s “work wife” isn’t just being friendly. A trashed wedding mug, shady hashtags, and denial so deep you’d think it came with scuba gear.👉 [Reddit Link – Part 1]Part 2 – Update: He Still Doesn’t See It (But Everyone Else Does)OP goes full detective mode — texts, lunches, and lines crossed — before laying down a final ultimatum. Emotional affairs, excuses, and one major meltdown.👉 [Reddit Link – Part 2]Part 3 – Final Update: The Work Wife Falls From GraceA confrontation, an apology, and maybe a redemption arc? OP’s husband finally wakes up to the chaos he caused — but can the marriage survive the mess?👉 [Reddit Link – Part 3]Story 4 – “I (22F) Was Dating My 55-Year-Old Boss — and He Ruined My Life”Love-bombing, manipulation, and HR gaslighting: a chilling reminder of what happens when power meets obsession. Gina and Gary unpack the red flags waving across an industry that protects predators.👉 [Reddit Link – Story 4]• Newsbreak: – A fish in Japan buys Nintendo credits (and gets a refund). – Runaway monkeys cause chaos on the highway. – Costa Rica’s glowing orange shark is serving traffic cone realness. – Humans used to sleep twice a night — so your 3 A.M. wake-up might be ancient behavior. – The Great Vowel Shift (and why English sounds so weird). – AI layoffs, OpenAI’s pivot, and corporate chaos.💌 Got a wild workplace confession? Send it to [e-mail] — your story might just make the next episode.