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Malicious Compliance

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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/GhostInTheThreadX on 2025-06-13 14:22:31+00:00.


Our HR department sent out a new policy.

All complaints must be submitted in writing. No exceptions.

They said they were tired of hallway gossip and untrackable reports.

So I started writing them. The AC was freezing? Complaint. Someone left dishes in the sink again? Complaint. Microwaved fish at 11:47 a.m.? Full report, with timestamp. At first, they thanked me for “taking the process seriously.” By the end of the week two, I was averaging 17 written submissions. By week three, I got a meeting request. They asked me to “use discretion” and only report “significant” issues. I politely reminded them of their policy no exceptions. They’ve since revised it to reasonable and substantial concerns only. I still file one complaint a week. Just to make sure the process works.

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