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Malicious Compliance

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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/ConsequenceCold11 on 2025-05-16 15:10:31+00:00.


My team lead Dan told us to “document everything,” every meeting, conversation, and issue, to keep full transparency.

So I did exactly that. At first, I documented project updates and blockers like normal. But then I started adding everything he said in meetings, including his rants, insults, and bad takes. Stuff like:

  • “Dan called Sarah’s question stupid.”
  • “Dan dismissed John’s idea without explanation.”
  • “Dan ranted about how kids these days don’t work hard.”

I quoted him word for word and added time stamps, just like he asked. The reports were shared company wide, including his manager and HR.

After a few weeks, Dan complained that I was making him look bad. I reminded him he told us to document everything.

Soon after, HR stepped in, and Dan was moved to a non lead role.

Moral: if you ask for everything documented, be ready to hear everything.

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