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<b>The evil boss:</b> Michael Scott ( Steve Carell)<br>
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<b>The miserable employee:</b> Pam Beesley Halpert (Jenna Fischer, right)<br>
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<b>The vile task:</b> Having to listen to regurgitated comedy routines, enduring degrading comments, providing moral support to emotionally stunted boss.<br>
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<b>Why she doesn't quit:</b> She did quit (and later returned to work in sales) and funny enough, her replacement Erin (Ellie Kemper) seemed to actually enjoy Michael's antics, before he left too.

'The Office'

( Justin Lubin / NBC Universal )

The evil boss: Michael Scott ( Steve Carell)

The miserable employee: Pam Beesley Halpert (Jenna Fischer, right)

The vile task: Having to listen to regurgitated comedy routines, enduring degrading comments, providing moral support to emotionally stunted boss.

Why she doesn't quit: She did quit (and later returned to work in sales) and funny enough, her replacement Erin (Ellie Kemper) seemed to actually enjoy Michael's antics, before he left too.