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It’s crucial to occasionally pause and reflect on the reasons behind our actions, particularly when they have negative consequences for others. If our only justifications are self-centered, such as “because I want to” or “because it benefits me personally,” it may be wise to reconsider and refrain from pursuing such actions. Moreover, it is presumptuous to believe that a single individual possesses the authority and expertise to single-handedly overhaul an entire policy overnight. When coupled with the employer’s incompetence, the situation becomes ripe for a metaphorical bonfire. All that remains is a spark of malicious compliance to set it ablaze.
Unwilling to tolerate this state of affairs, our protagonist, described as a “hefty, very hairy man,” decided to exploit the employer’s poorly formulated dress code to its fullest extent. The subsequent narrative comprises selected screenshots from this story, narrated by Redditor u/TollhouseFrank.
OP was happy at his workplace with her bosses and everything but one day Karen showed up in HR and changed the dress code immediately.
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The HR Karen was trying to fire everyone for violating the dress code until someone told her it was not officially approved. 
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OP tried to do some malicious compliance by reading the code which specifically mentioned silk.
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Air conditioning at OP’s workplace was out for quite some time.
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OP bought a bright skirt and paired it with a blouse, and made it to work with many stares.
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The Karen got mad at OP’s act and OP tried his best to tease her.
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Karen threatens OP to fire him when OP reminds her she needs the team lead or the site manager for that. She then points it as sex*al harassment.
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OP asks where is it written that only women can wear skirts.
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Karen started reading the dress code and realized gender was nowhere mentioned.
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Later, the dress code was dismissed. Karen also left the company.
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Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. It is obvious that HR Karen was being unreasonable while OP is in the right here. His malicious compliance was up to the mark and we all really enjoyed it. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article too.
I don’t know who puts such ridiculous ideas in the brains of the Karens.
People are suggesting OP get a kilt.
The humor is on point.
Working without an air conditioner is very difficult in summer.
Kudos to OP for teaching Karen a good lesson.
There are such kinds of managers everywhere.
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