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Micromanagingcomes in many shapes, forms and sizes.

More often than not, all at the same time.

And this ones no different.

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And you know what?Thatthey got.

Its just the worst when your boss doesnt trust you and insists on micromanaging every single thing.

However, that came at a costa change in higher ups.

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

This one ended up being a bit of amicromanager.

With a penchant for it, actually.

It all culminated when the manager asked to be included inallemail correspondence too.

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

At this point OP was distressed that theres something wrong with them.

But that was an open invitation for malicious compliance.

As a result, the manager now gets anywhere from 20 to 30 absolutely pointless emails.

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Youre welcome, Mr. Folks online agreed thatmalicious compliancewas the best course of action.

And one commenter elaborated best: micromanagement, the bane of insecure and mediocre managers.

This is besides the employee living the idea that they are not trusted to do a job.

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

All of that is important because it ultimatelydominoesinto abottom lineproblem.

Folks start to quit, so training new employees costs a lot.

Those who stay dont do an efficient job, so product delivery lags and that costs too.

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Nobody wants to innovate because whats the point?

Nobody wants to collaborate because of simple fear.

And then burnout kicks in.

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

That ensures sustainability and fosters a more positive approach to anything, really.

So, managers, take notes.

So, what are your thoughts on all of this?

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

How would you have one-upped the malicious compliance?

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Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For

Malicious Compliance: Fed-Up Employee Gives Micromanaging Boss Exactly What He Asked For