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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/lilysincla on 2025-05-14 15:38:51+00:00.

Used to have this chill supervisor understood traffic happens, life happens, as long as the work got done. Then we got a new guy. Corporate type. Obsessed with “punctuality culture.”

First week he calls me into his office:

“You’ve been 5-10 minutes late a few times. That won’t fly anymore. If you’re late again, don’t bother coming in at all.”

I asked if we could talk about adjusting my shift slightly. I work late most days anyway. He cuts me off: “We have to maintain standards. No exceptions.”

Alright then.

Next Monday, I hit traffic. GPS says I’ll be 12 minutes late. So… I didn’t go in. Took the day. Sent an email: “Following your guidance. Late again, so I won’t be coming in.”

No reply.

Then I did it again Thursday. Same deal light traffic delay, stayed home. HR finally emails me like “Are you planning to return to work?”

I forwarded them his exact words. No edits.

Suddenly there’s a “clarification” meeting. Apparently the policy was “miscommunicated.” I’m welcome back and minor delays will now be “handled with understanding.”

Guess he didn’t expect me to follow instructions that well.