Boss Fires Late Employee, Then Surprises With Them With A Generous Offer

Imagine getting fired for a minor infraction, only to be rehired with a significant pay raise in the span of a few moments.

In this ingeniously amusing tale from the early 2000s, shared in Reddit’s r/MaliciousCompliance, a telemarketing employee faces his first-ever work violation after an unexpected car breakdown. But rather than facing a conventional reprimand, his boss employs a brilliant, if unconventional, tactic to sidestep corporate bureaucracy and award deserving employees.

Experience a story where the art of bending rules leads to an unforgettable episode of workplace mischief, heartwarming camaraderie, and a well-deserved pay raise.


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Nate Armbruster

When he's not doomscrolling Twitter or writing for Pleated-Jeans, Nate Armbruster writes jokes—and then tells them on stage as a stand-up comedian, where he can watch audiences (hopefully) laugh in real-time.