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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/Charming_Artist_1202 on 2024-10-17 06:32:58+00:00.

About two decades ago, worked for a company which reimbursed meals when your work out of town.

BUT NO ROOM SERVICE.

Not even if you order within allowance.

Was once too tired to go out after a 0630-2030 work day, had to pay out of pocket because accounts bounced the receipt.

Meeting 2 sets of clients in my suite in a country a continent away, first one overran, only 1 hour before the next, and had to set up the room.

Cue M.C.

It was a time when long-distance calls were ridiculously expensive. Called accounts. Assistant manager took call, manager nowhere to be found.

AM: Will ask her to call you back

Me: I need to know as there is just scarcely enough time for me to shove food in. I will hold the call.

Manager returned about 10 mins later.

Me: So may I order room service? Not enough time to set up if i have to leave for food.

Manager:… you do know this call is probably cost more than your meal, right?

Me: Of course. But I don’t want to run afoul company policy. So, do I get your approval to order room service?

Manager: (sigh) Yes, you may. Next time use your discretion and common sense.

Me: But common sense is not that common in this company…

She never messed with me on reimbursement again.