malicious compliance Archives

June 4, 2025 at 1:46 am

Teacher Took The School Dress Code Too Seriously, So A Student Messed With Her Until The Principal Got Involved

teacher standing in front of a chalkboard

Teachers put up with a lot, but so do students.

June 3, 2025 at 11:55 pm

Military Officer Is Annoyed At His Boss, So Before He Retires, He Takes Off As Much Time As Possible

member of the military looking at the American flag

I love how this story worked out!

June 3, 2025 at 10:35 pm

An Arrogant New MBA Grad Is In Charge, But When He Threw A Project Way Out Of Budget, The Rest Of Them Put A Stop To It

Trying to save pennies while dollars float away.

June 3, 2025 at 8:48 pm

Boss Scolded Manager For Believing An Employee Was Sick, But When The Employee Showed Up, They Had A Surprise For Him

This is the way to get true respect.

June 3, 2025 at 7:45 pm

Employee Has To Send Her Manager An Email Listing Of Everything She Does, So She Makes The Emails Vague And Filled With Useless Information

woman in glasses sitting at a desk with a laptop

Whatever helps you get through the work day!

June 3, 2025 at 5:48 pm

Boss Demanded They Get A Note From Their Doctor, So This Teacher Maliciously Complied And Ended Up Getting A Whole Week Off

This teacher definitely deserved a break!

June 3, 2025 at 12:15 pm

A Customer Was Difficult In A Wine Store, So The Owner Talked Them Into Buying A Brand That Most People Can’t Handle

That guy got a rude awakening when he took a swig from that bottle!

June 3, 2025 at 8:21 am

A Large Company Bought Out The Business He Worked For, So When Things Started Going Downhill Fast, He Made Sure He Knew The Rules And Then Protected Himself

It pays to know the policies and employment laws in your area.

June 3, 2025 at 5:47 am

Employee Couldn’t Get Time Off For The Holidays Unless He Leaves His Job, So He Keeps Quitting And Then Getting Rehired

See you next time!

June 3, 2025 at 1:46 am

Friend Group Got A Notice Of New Rules In Their City, And They Decided To Throw The Phone Book At The Trash Collectors

Phone home: This MC was a party downer.

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Teacher Took The School Dress Code Too Seriously, So A Student Messed With Her Until The Principal Got Involved

Military Officer Is Annoyed At His Boss, So Before He Retires, He Takes Off As Much Time As Possible

An Arrogant New MBA Grad Is In Charge, But When He Threw A Project Way Out Of Budget, The Rest Of Them Put A Stop To It

Boss Scolded Manager For Believing An Employee Was Sick, But When The Employee Showed Up, They Had A Surprise For Him

Boss Demanded They Get A Note From Their Doctor, So This Teacher Maliciously Complied And Ended Up Getting A Whole Week Off

A Customer Was Difficult In A Wine Store, So The Owner Talked Them Into Buying A Brand That Most People Can’t Handle

A Large Company Bought Out The Business He Worked For, So When Things Started Going Downhill Fast, He Made Sure He Knew The Rules And Then Protected Himself

Employee Couldn’t Get Time Off For The Holidays Unless He Leaves His Job, So He Keeps Quitting And Then Getting Rehired

Friend Group Got A Notice Of New Rules In Their City, And They Decided To Throw The Phone Book At The Trash Collectors

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