Tag: malicious compliance

July 21, 2025 at 11:35 am

Manager Gives Employee An Ultimatum To Do As Told Or Quit, So The Employee Chooses The Latter

staff worker in a school cafeteria

If you threaten someone, their response might surprise you!

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July 21, 2025 at 7:35 am

A Syllabus Said Two Different Due Dates And The Teacher Wouldn’t Clarify, So The Student Delivered On Two Different Dates

Professor pointing to whiteboard

This is when it is due. This is also when it is due.

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July 21, 2025 at 3:47 am

His Boss Said He Wasn’t Allowed To Bring Food Home, So He Took His Break During A Ridiculously Busy Time

Worker making a pizza

See why I worked through breaks?

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July 21, 2025 at 12:45 am

Students Are Told Not To Enter The Water Park, So They Ride A Water Ride In The Amusement Park Instead

three friends on a log style water ride

You can’t get mad at someone for following the rules!

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July 20, 2025 at 11:55 pm

His Messy Desk Sparked His Temper Tantrum, So The Office Manager Put Important Paperwork On The Floor

A mass of paper spiralling downward

I hope you feel better tomorrow, boss.

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July 20, 2025 at 10:35 pm

Insurance Claims Adjuster Used To Use A Professional Voice On The Phone, But When His Boss Complained It Was Time To Talk Like A Radio DJ

smiling businessman with a headset

This sounds very entertaining!

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July 20, 2025 at 8:45 pm

Employees Were Able To Leave Early On The Day Before A Holiday, But Human Resources Didn’t Realize Leaving One Hour Earlier Would Actually Save The Company Money

business woman checks the time on her watch

HR doesn’t always make the best decisions.

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July 20, 2025 at 6:48 pm

An Employee Generates Controversy With A Solution For An Electrical Power Grid Backup, But When A Cheaper Alternative Is Used They Make Sure To Cover Themselves From The Fallout

power lines at dusk

This employee made a real power play. 

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July 20, 2025 at 1:49 pm

American Returns From A Business Trip To Canada And Submits An Expense Report, But The Big Boss Thinks It Was Calculated Incorrectly

person with a calculator looking at receipts

I think I’d try to find another excuse to go to Canada!

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July 20, 2025 at 11:35 am

Health Care Worker Goes To Work Despite Being Sick In Order To Avoid An “Unauthorized Absence,” But The Rules Changed The Next Week

man wrapped in a blanket looking at a thermometer

Please, don’t go to work sick!

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