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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/Zharuai on 2024-12-09 00:05:10+00:00.

At work, there was a strict rule about not taking long breaks. So, I decided to follow the rule literally, but in my own way! I started taking a 30-second break every five minutes! If I was in a meeting, I’d suddenly raise my hand and say, ‘Sorry, quick break!’ and step out of the room for a few seconds. At first, my colleagues thought I was crazy, but they soon realized I wasn’t breaking any rules… because I was taking short breaks exactly as required! The result? Breaks became a part of the office culture, and soon everyone started stopping work every five minutes. Eventually, the rule got changed to allow breaks every half hour instead of just once an hour!