Sweet Revenge - The Lousy Manager Stayed Stuck In The Elevator For Five Hours Because She Terrorized The Employee

Some managers make a workplace annoying, and others turn it into a daily headache. In this Reddit story, one employee had already learned that her boss, Amanda, loved to bark orders and make scenes.

The setup is simple enough, a video store job, a rude supervisor, and a worker who kept following instructions even when they made no sense. Then Amanda ended up trapped by her own rules, and the whole thing turned into a perfect case of malicious compliance.

By the time the elevator finally stopped being a problem, Amanda had already dug her own hole. Read on.

This is the story from the '90s

reddit

She started working at the video store.

reddit

The job was just perfect

reddit

Workplace conflicts often stem from unresolved power dynamics and poor communication. When managers fail to recognize their impact on employee morale, it can lead to significant issues, such as low productivity and high turnover rates. Research shows that employees who feel mistreated by authority figures are more likely to disengage, leading to detrimental outcomes for the organization.

But her supervisor Amanda wasn't the most pleasant person in the world; quite the opposite.

reddit

"She was bitter, mean, petty, and did anything and everything she could to be plain unpleasant."

reddit

Additionally, she knew nothing about the job they were doing.

reddit

Studies published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology indicate that employees who experience workplace bullying are at a higher risk of mental health issues. This underscores the importance of fostering a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and respected. Organizations should prioritize training for managers to recognize and address their own behaviors that may contribute to workplace toxicity.

For every problem or task that arose at work, she would leave it to other employees to solve.

reddit

She was the owner's daughter-in-law, which says a lot...

reddit

One day, Amanda made a hysterical scene in front of a store full of people because the OP was using the phone to talk with customers.

reddit

Empathy is a crucial trait for effective leadership. By fostering open communication and encouraging feedback, leaders can create an environment where employees feel safe to express concerns and ideas.

Unlike her, the OP acted calmly and didn't want to argue.

reddit

However, this seemed to irritate Amanda even more.

reddit

She really hoped that one day she would pay her back for all the humiliations...

reddit

Creating channels for anonymous reporting can also help address workplace bullying.

But a month later, Amanda made another scene:

reddit

"She actually began to bang and kick the bathroom door, demanding I come out."

reddit

And if you’re wondering how far lunch-theft retaliation can go, check the office kitchen lunch trap that made the thief fall ill.

"Amanda told me that under no uncertain terms was I to ever leave the floor while I was on the clock."

reddit

The OP ignored her bad temper and said 'alright' once again:

reddit

But her chance for revenge came sooner than she had thought:

reddit

She didn't even plan it; the universe arranged it by itself:

reddit

"Malicious Compliance Activated!"

reddit

So, Amanda was stuck in the elevator calling for her:

reddit

But the OP decided to tease her a little bit before helping her:

reddit

Amanda was so angry and continued to insult her:

reddit

"I can't do that either; I'd have to leave the floor to go to the office."

reddit

She ignored Amanda's further insults and explained why she couldn't use the phone to help her get out:

reddit

Then Amanda realized she was in real trouble and even tried to nicely ask the OP to help her.

reddit

But when the OP told her that she was just following her rules, Amanda immediately continued to yell at her:

reddit

She even fired the OP, but the OP was also okay with that decision.

reddit

"Have fun with that."

reddit

"Don't worry, I'll lock up on my way out, and I'll put up a sign so people will know we're closed."

reddit

Then she decided to drive for almost an hour to tell Ken that the store was closed.

reddit

Then they had a little chat:

reddit

Ken wanted to call Amanda because she fired the OP, but the OP said she didn't think Amanda would be able to answer.

reddit

"I didn't do a thing; I only followed her orders."

reddit

The OP explained everything to Ken:

reddit

Ken laughed:

reddit

"I fully enjoyed the rest of my half day off," said the OP.

reddit

Amanda spent about five hours stuck in the elevator, and the OP saw her again when she was the one who got fired:

reddit

"This is really putting the Malicious into Malicious Compliance."

reddit

A good one

reddit

"Malicious Compliance served cold and to the point."

reddit

"Bravo!"

reddit

It truly was...

Well, this was a great story. If you are patient enough, your five minutes will definitely come, and the OP confirmed it to us. It does restore our faith in cosmic justice, doesn't it?

If you have your own story about bad leaders and your sweet revenge, share it with us in the comment section below. We can't wait to read it.

reddit

This scenario illustrates the damaging effects of poor managerial behavior on employee well-being.

Still thinking about workplace revenge after the manager trapped in an elevator for five hours? See what this employee did when a lunch thief got hit with a “spicy surprise”.