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In a striking display of malicious compliance, an employee at a company with a rigid work policy maliciously complies with the mandatory 40-hour workweek rule. Faced with the strict mandate of making up any missed time on Saturdays, the individual cleverly turns the policy on its head. After leaving 30 minutes early one day, they are reminded of the mandatory 40 hours rule.
In a masterstroke of malicious compliance, they show up on Saturday, but only to work the exact half-hour missed. This act of precise adherence to the work policy, done so maliciously, not only underscores the absurdity of the rule but also leads to its eventual abandonment after the bosses’ mild reprimand.
The Redditor’s malicious compliance with the mandatory 40 hours policy becomes a defining moment of rebellion against micromanagement. And we love to see it. Read the full story below along with hilarious commentary from readers.
1. An employee left work half an hour early and was then asked to come in on Saturday to compensate for the time they missed.
2. Here’s how it led to malicious compliance.
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8. Readers were really impressed by how bold the employee was.
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