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Malicious Compliance

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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/ikikr44 on 2025-06-22 12:57:02+00:00.


I learned how to bartend at age 19 in a wonderful corner pub. I worked here on and off for years- quitting for overseas travel and getting rehired each time I returned.

The manager who ran the place, and taught me to bartend all those years ago, was a wonderful mentor. And the owner was never there- I saw him in passing maybe twice, racing to the basement to count money and leaving without saying hello.

The owner at some point decided to change two things- he installed cameras and implemented a spill sheet. From his home he’d watch the bar (instead of , you know, sitting at the bar) and he’d call in periodically commenting on the regular patrons. I’m a good bartender, and responsible, but was so annoyed with his changes that when he reviewed the expectations of the spill sheet (date, product spilled, amount, reason), I decided to comply.

Most of the staff ignored the stupid spill sheet… but me? My few clumsy hours at work reached every wasted drop. 1/3 pint of beer lost due to foam. 1/4 shot of whiskey splashed out while pouring. I alone filled pages tracking all my spills.

Finally he told me I only needed to track drinks given away or full/large amounts spilled.

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