malicious compliance Archives

July 26, 2025 at 3:22 pm

Her Wife Told Her to Rest, So She Decided To Take The Command Seriously And Didn’t Get Out Of Bed

She deserved to rest.

July 26, 2025 at 8:22 am

Employees Were Given Strict Orders About When To Clock In And Out At Work, But One Person Found A Way To Use This New Rule To Their Advantage

Following the rules can really work in your favor!

July 26, 2025 at 5:55 am

Student Successfully Balances A Part Time Job Schedule With Schoolwork, But Then One Manager Decides To Ignore An Important Shift Request

movie theater employee holding popcorn and a drink

That worked out well!

July 26, 2025 at 1:46 am

IT Support Employee Is Told Not To Fix Any Problems Unless A Ticket Has Been Submitted, But The VP Of Sales Has An Urgent Issue That Needs To Be Fixed

young man in glasses with his hands behind his head smiling at his computer

There are always exceptions to the rules.

July 25, 2025 at 11:55 pm

New Hire In The IT Department Quickly Realizes That There’s A Huge Problem, But His Manager Won’t Listen Since He Has Only Been There A Few Months

computer screen requiring a username and password with a blue "sign in" button

Ignoring this employee really backfired!

July 25, 2025 at 10:35 pm

Employee Begrudgingly Agrees To Use A Broken Machine To Check For Counterfeit Bills, But The Plan Backfires On The Manager

using magnifying glass to see if money is counterfeit

Mo’ fake money, mo’ problems.

July 25, 2025 at 11:35 am

Customer Kept Complaining About Various Items In Their Store, So This Man Gave Her The Perfect Outlet For Her Feedback

Lady shopping in a supermarket and examining at an item

Some people are only good at complaining but not at taking action.

July 24, 2025 at 11:15 pm

Man Was Told That His Request Wasn’t A Priority, So He Made The Company Realize How Serious The Concern Was

An employee working on a spreadsheet in their laptop

When leadership won’t prioritize a problem, you just gotta show them how crucial it is.

July 24, 2025 at 9:46 pm

Army Veteran Takes A Job As A Security Guard, But When He Doesn’t Get The Raise He’s Supposed To Get, He Decides To Quit

man in a black jacket that reads "security"

If you don’t pay your employees fairly, don’t be surprised when they quit!

July 24, 2025 at 5:47 pm

Dance Recital Staff Complained About A Parent’s Camera Gear, So He Outwitted The Rules And Kept Shooting Anyway

Shots were fired here in more ways than one.

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Her Wife Told Her to Rest, So She Decided To Take The Command Seriously And Didn’t Get Out Of Bed

Employees Were Given Strict Orders About When To Clock In And Out At Work, But One Person Found A Way To Use This New Rule To Their Advantage

Student Successfully Balances A Part Time Job Schedule With Schoolwork, But Then One Manager Decides To Ignore An Important Shift Request

IT Support Employee Is Told Not To Fix Any Problems Unless A Ticket Has Been Submitted, But The VP Of Sales Has An Urgent Issue That Needs To Be Fixed

New Hire In The IT Department Quickly Realizes That There’s A Huge Problem, But His Manager Won’t Listen Since He Has Only Been There A Few Months

Employee Begrudgingly Agrees To Use A Broken Machine To Check For Counterfeit Bills, But The Plan Backfires On The Manager

Customer Kept Complaining About Various Items In Their Store, So This Man Gave Her The Perfect Outlet For Her Feedback

Man Was Told That His Request Wasn’t A Priority, So He Made The Company Realize How Serious The Concern Was

Army Veteran Takes A Job As A Security Guard, But When He Doesn’t Get The Raise He’s Supposed To Get, He Decides To Quit

Dance Recital Staff Complained About A Parent’s Camera Gear, So He Outwitted The Rules And Kept Shooting Anyway

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