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?
Some managers make a simple vacation request feel like a power struggle, and this one took it to a ridiculous level. OP had already planned a honeymoon, saved up vacation time, and given plenty of notice, but his boss still tried to shut it down.
What followed was a messy mix of denial, silence, and a manager who seemed more interested in control than communication. OP was left trying to protect his own plans while still dealing with work responsibilities, and that is where the story gets especially frustrating.
He found a creative way to handle it, and the fallout was hard to ignore. Read on.
Taking time off is a must after a stressful week, month, or year at work.
Greger Ravik (not the actual photo)Introducing the manager who hates to keep himself updated.
Reddit/WhoSc3w3dDaP00chHe doesn't have time to check his emails because he is busy playing golf with clients.
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That already set the tone for a very avoidable problem.
Since he was unreachable, OP took responsibility for his work.
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They were aware of the marriage, including the manager himself.
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Requesting the vacation eight weeks in advance.
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Vacation request was denied because the company needed 'dedicated people.'
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OP was not exactly asking at the last minute.
Seizing the opportunity to leave and preparing the transition duties.
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No reply, as usual.
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He said he would think about it, not do something about it.
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Suddenly, he calls as if nothing happened.
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He needs to have a conversation with HR.
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That is when the situation really started to turn.
Also, a last-minute vacation cancellation after a work emergency sparked the same “work vs family” argument.
He was forced to take care of his own business from that point on.
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It's payback time.
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Found a new employer with better pay.
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The new company offered more than just the honeymoon request.
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The reason why he had to leave that company.
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Still happily married, from the late 2000s until 2022.
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Redditors were thrilled to learn how things turned out for OP and his ex-boss. Their comments clearly show satisfaction with how the manager got a taste of his own medicine.
Balancing personal life and work is a challenging endeavor. However, having a boss who treats you well makes it easier.
Would you do the same if you were in that situation? Like this story and share your thoughts!
Some readers were fully on OP's side.
#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.
That boss definitely made things harder than they needed to be.
Want the other side of it, read about a family vacation wrecked by an emergency work call, judged on AITA.
