However, that changes once the person wants to leave the job.

That is when the details start to really matter.

Inthis story, the details are concerning the paid time off (PTO) policies.

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The company in question had a dubious practice in place that did not benefit the employees at all.

However, the author of the story made it work for him with some help from malicious compliance.

Scroll down to see how.

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

Work contracts can be tricky, and that does not happen accidentally.

In others, its all determined by the company policy.

Whatever it is, studies show that employers should encourage their employees to take time off.

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

This invites morecreativityinto the workplace.

Their mood also rubs off onto their colleagues, making the work atmosphere more pleasant and productive.

This can pose a lot of challenges for many businesses as the last quarter is usually quite busy.

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

There area few waysto combat it.

This will make them feel less guilty about taking a break.

Another important bit is being the example and taking all the personal time off yourself.

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

When the employee sees that taking breaks is encouraged, they will be more likely to follow that lead.

Commentators shared their reactions to the story as well as similar incidents that happened to them

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO

“Lose It If I Don’t Use It”: Boss Is Shocked At Employee’s Malicious Compliance Concerning PTO