The only thing worse than an entitled manager is a manager’s entitled manager. Stay with us.
For better or for worse, employees in supervisor positions often find themselves being the picture-perfect leader. They have high standards for their employees, yet they don’t punish them for the one-off misstep. How do good managers become good managers? Well, they want to be nothing like their superior, who makes every day another reason to allow the checks and balances in place to do their thing.
Not all superiors end up being the best of the best, but it’s crucial to find one who will take a stand against their bosses when faced with workplace adversity. Not only is their role on the line, but the best interests of their employees are also at risk.
That’s why the manager in the story below gives their supervisor a sweet taste of malicious compliance when their site supervisor tries to dictate what goes on at their restaurant. Not all of us can do the heavy lifting, so this manager decides to show their boss just how ridiculous their requests are. If you’re not a part of their kitchen, don’t try running it—simple. Scroll to read the full story.
