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malicious compliance at work

“The Factory Chief Laughed In My Face”: Employee Takes Important System They Created With Them When They’re Fired

New Manager Wants To “Mark His Territory”, So He Picks On An IT Guy Without Reading His Contract – He Racks Up 1,300 Paid Hours In One Month

“A Monkey Could Do Your Job”: Karen Manager Orders Employee To Print A Video File, Gets Fired

“Won’t Pay Me For My Cancelled Event? Pay Me To Go Instead”: Employee Makes Boss Cover £4,000 In Expenses After Refusal To Refund Canceled Trip

Efficient Employee Learns Boss Expects Him To Do 3 Times More Work Than His Colleagues, Finds A Genius Way To Simulate Working All Day

Interview With Author

“Tell My Colleagues To Say Goodbye To Their Bonuses”: New Manager Messes With Employee, Has To Watch The Workplace Crumble

Interview

“‘You Can’t Work Overtime Even Though We’re 3000 Behind.’ OK, I Won’t, Then”

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‘Karen’ Threatens To Call The Help Desk Every Hour Until Her Account Is Activated, Ends Up Paying For Every Call

Female Firefighter Reprimanded For Her Hairstyle Maliciously Complies By Cutting Her Hair To Meet The Men’s Requirements

Guy Maliciously Complies After Company Demands He Take Economy-Class Plane Instead Of 1st-Class Train