Work Story About Malicious Compliance Has Employee Getting Revenge On Micromanager To The Tune Of 5 Years Pay

In the vast sea of workplace challenges, few waves crash as hard and persistently as the clock-watching micromanager. These are the supervisors who measure every minute, scrutinize every step, and often leave little room for understanding individual circumstances.

Recently, one worker shared their story of malicious compliance when a micromanaging boss wouldn’t let them arrange their schedule to take care of their sick family member. Read on for the details.

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