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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/sofiabrooksx on 2025-05-23 23:28:12+00:00.

I (18F) work part-time as a closing shift cleaner at a gym. Usually, we wipe down machines, take out trash, mop floors — takes about 2 hours if you stay focused.

One night, the assistant manager (who’s on a bit of a power trip) told me: “You’re not allowed to clock out until the place is 100% spotless. No exceptions.”

I said, “Got it.”

So when I finished my usual tasks in 2 hours, I kept going. I cleaned between every treadmill slat. Scrubbed the baseboards. Polished the inside of the vending machine window. Took 4.5 hours total.

Clocked out and left. Next day, he asked why I stayed so long. I said, “You told me it had to be spotless. I took you seriously.”

Now I’m only assigned to 2 shifts a week — because apparently I cost too much.

Worth it.