A Reddit user recently shared a clever revenge tactic they used against their aggressive boss, leading to widespread discussion. The user described their manager as overly ambitious, constantly emailing the team and expecting immediate responses, even late into the night and early in the morning. The Redditor, close to retirement and fed up with the constant demands, decided to retaliate by scheduling emails to be sent during odd hours, between midnight and 7 AM, when the boss was likely asleep.
The strategy began to take a toll on the boss, and the Reddit post quickly went viral, garnering over 7,300 upvotes. People responded with a range of comments, some calling the man an “evil genius” for his plan.
One user commented, “The best part of this is that all she has to do to not be affected is just ignore her work email when she’s not at work like a normal human being.” Another added, “I kinda hope OP breaks her spirit and she learns to take a step back and enjoy life before it’s gone.” Others reflected on the lesson, with one saying, “It’s a good time for her to turn her life around and realize work isn’t everything.” Another remarked on the boss’s misguided ambition, suggesting, “The incredible part is that she thinks this is how you become a CEO by 45. Whoever convinced her of that is worse than OP.”