This Employee Finds A Creative Way To Maliciously Comply To His Manager's Ridiculous Demands

As the saying goes, "If there's a will, there's a way." How far can you go to have your vacation approved?

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Published in Interesting
24 Jan 2022

This Employee Finds A Creative Way To Maliciously Comply To His Manager's Ridiculous Demands

Work is essential, especially if it pays your bills, keeps you and your family surviving throughout these years, and allows you to buy the things you need because of the money you earn from your job. However, work is not everything.

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Employees are human, and the sad truth is that sometimes, bosses forget that they need to rest. Except for those who genuinely care for their employees, it is a reality that some companies only think of the organization itself, neglecting the people behind it.

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Vacations and time off are part of work, and you can also view them as a form of self-investment. When you take a vacation, it does not mean that you are taking advantage of the company; rather, you are spending time with family, traveling, relaxing, or engaging in other activities that contribute to your well-being.

Work can be stressful and draining, and there are times when the environment is so toxic that taking a break becomes a necessity. You can perform your best at work knowing you have spent your time off well.

What if your boss doesn't approve your vacation request, even after you have made all the necessary preparations? Learn from this Reddit user named WhoSc3w3dDaP00ch, who shared how he managed to secure his vacation for his honeymoon despite his previous employer threatening him with job loss.

"I had five weeks of vacation accumulated and didn't think it would be a big deal, especially since I was requesting it nearly eight weeks in advance. Then a 'vacation request denied' email came in from our 'time off' system," OP mentioned on Reddit.

Taking time off is a must after a stressful week, month, or year at work.

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Taking time off is a must after a stressful week, month, or year at work.

Introducing the manager who hates to keep himself updated.

He doesn't have time to check his emails because he is busy playing golf with clients.

Since he was unreachable, OP took responsibility for his work.

They were aware of the marriage, including the manager himself.

Requesting the vacation eight weeks in advance.

Vacation request was denied because the company needed 'dedicated people.'

Seizing the opportunity to leave and preparing the transition duties.

No reply, as usual.

He said he would think about it, not do something about it.

Suddenly, he calls as if nothing happened.

He needs to have a conversation with HR.

He was forced to take care of his own business from that point on.

It's payback time.

Found a new employer with better pay.

The new company offered more than just the honeymoon request.

The reason why he had to leave that company.

Still happily married, from the late 2000s until 2022.

#1 Don't give options that you will regret in the end.

#2 He lost the game he created.

#3 Take the time off or leave your company. Simple as that.

#4 It's their little secret.

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