Summary
A man started a new job in New York City and found his office still holding belongings of an employee who died in 2018. The company left the office untouched, and previous managers had avoided using it due to its messy state and lack of heating. The man began cleaning the office himself but has concerns about the role and the company's practices.
Key Facts
- A service manager in New York City discovered his new office contained items of a worker who died in 2018.
- The man's story was shared on Reddit and received significant attention.
- The office was left as it was for seven years due to reasons not fully explained by the employer.
- Previous managers avoided the office because it was untidy and had heating issues.
- The man decided to clean the office on his own, finding much of it was old and useless.
- He has concerns about his new job and the apparent high employee turnover at the company.
- Despite reservations, financial needs are pressing him to continue with the job for now.
- The U.S. unemployment rate increased in 2024, contributing to his decision to stay in the position.
