This TikTok Hack Could Save You From Ever Having To Face Consequences For Arriving Late To Work
Some life-saving tips.
One TikTok clip about being late to work has people talking, because it turns a common workplace problem into a surprisingly sneaky workaround.
The story centers on a simple trick meant to dodge consequences for tardiness, and it has sparked reactions from people who have tried it, seen it before, or watched managers catch on. What makes it messy is that the hack may work, but only if nobody notices the pattern.
That tension is exactly why the comments got so much attention.
A Well-Thought-Out Plan
An employee named Bri shared some much-needed advice on TikTok. In the video, she explained how she arrives late to work without facing any consequences.
In her words: “When I used to show up late to work and didn’t clock in on purpose, I would wait until later in the shift to tell the manager to fix my time because I ‘forgot to clock in,’ and they would adjust it to the time I was scheduled.”
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In the caption, Bri wrote, “This only works if your manager doesn’t watch you come in.”
For others, it was refreshing to see someone open up about a method they had used countless times.
This Former McDonald's Employee Is Not New to the Trick
@bslaxughter / via TiktokSome viewers clearly knew this trick already.
Interesting Advice from Another Person with Experience Using the Hack
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Take as Long as You Want, Then Correct It
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Not everyone who has used this trick has been lucky, though.
This is a lot like dealing with a chronically late roommate, and deciding whether to stop sharing rent.
This User's Manager Makes Use of the Cameras
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"My Job Is Too Smart"
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This User Tried the Hack and Got Banned. Too Bad.
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That’s where the risk starts to show.
Some Managers Are Beginning to Catch On
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Too Much Can Certainly Get You Fired
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Well, this is an interesting unethical hack. While this hack is undoubtedly clever, it’s never wise to make a habit of arriving late to work.
That’s why most employers go to great lengths to ensure employees don’t do so frequently. What do you think about this hack?
Will you be giving it a try? Let us know in the comments below!
It probably works best until someone starts paying attention.
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