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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/Reda_E on 2025-10-06 17:08:54+00:00.
Hello,
Sorry English isn't my first language so bear with me. I'm a mechanic at night for a fleet of municipal buses.
A lot of work gets done in the night since that's when the majority of the buses are out of service.
I used to finish my planned work orders then do more, as well as help the others.
I'm in no way a master mechanic but I know most of the problems and solutions for the buses in the fleet.
Anyway, I got called in some weeks ago, and told I should "stop cheating with your work time, stop helping people" if I don't stop helping others I'll get in trouble, I was also told to take no own initiatives, and that if I keep up there will be consequences...
I've in the past done more than I should've.
But now I've stopped helping the others when they want my help, I've also focused on just my planned stuff and then go home, and it is showing.
If something comes up, like someone asks me from the office before morning: I simple tell them: sorry I was told I'm in deep trouble, I'm not allowed to help or take own initiatives.
I'm on my way out of there so no issue for me.
One thing that is positive is that I'm feeling a lot more rested now, that I've stopped doing all the extra stuff.
I guess sometimes you do more than you should and no one really seems to appreciate it, better to do what you're payed for and no more.
Maybe I'll find another place where doing extra is not frowned upon.