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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/StatisticianThese10 on 2025-06-09 15:39:52+00:00.

A new manager came in trying to make his mark, and one of his first “productivity” rules was that phones weren’t allowed on desks anyone. The email said’ work for word: Phones must not be visible on your desk at any time.

No explanation. No exceptions.

In annoyed everyone, but I decide to comply to the letter. I bought a cheap little tripod, stuck it to the side of my monitor, and mounted my phone there. It wasn’t on my desk, so it didn’t break the rule.

During a meeting a few days later, he tried to call me out in front of everyone. I smiled, pointed to the phone, and said, “Its not my desk.”

A few people chuckled. He looked annoyed but couldn’t say anything. Two days later, the rule just… vanished. No announcement, no follow-up.

Still using the tripod. It’s actually kinda convenient.