Mike
In the realm of work dynamics, few experiences are as exasperating as finding oneself under the watchful eye of a micromanager. The stifling grip of constant oversight, the suffocating feeling that autonomy is but a distant memory – these are all too familiar for those who have encountered the phenomenon.
Yet, amidst the frustration, a curious strategy occasionally emerges, born from a place of mischief and a touch of poetic justice: malicious compliance.
Recently, one worker shared a story to reddit about a micromanaging boss who kept making him do tasks he had already delegated to someone else, but maliciously complied knowing his boss’ boss would be furious when he showed up. Read on for the details.
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