Mike
This story unfolds like a classic joke with countless variations – the one that begins with the question, “How many people does it take to change a lightbulb?” We’ve all heard it, and it’s always amusing because changing a lightbulb is such a seemingly straightforward task. You unscrew the old one, toss it away, and screw in a new bulb. Simple, right?
However, there’s always an exception to every rule, and in this case, it’s a tale of epic proportions involving a manager who might as well be the poster child for “nepotism gone wild.” This particular individual, often referred to as a “nepo-baby,” landed a managerial role not because of their qualifications or experience, but due to family connections. They’ve grown up with life’s privileges handed to them on a silver platter, yet feel an insatiable need to prove themselves in the world of business.
As we delve into this narrative, we’ll witness firsthand how the nepo-baby manager’s actions led to a jaw-dropping display of “malicious compliance.” It’s a term that aptly describes the act of following the letter of the law or instructions to the extreme, often with humorous and unforeseen consequences. So, join us in this comical journey as we explore how inexperience, nepotism, and a misguided sense of authority collided, resulting in a lightbulb change that went hundreds of miles off course.
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