Hypocritical upper management punishes an employee for getting takeout food on his break even though they spotted him while seated at the same restaurant: ‘I want the EXACT violation in writing’

Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor

Aug 24, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

These managers proved the futility of their position after getting a lengthy breakfast on company time and then scolding an employee for doing the same (on his break).

Sometimes the best part about your work day is your lunch break. Actually, for most overworked employees, their lunchtime is sacred, offering them a moment of peace away from their desks, coworkers, and scrutinous management. So when your peace is broken by a hypocritical attack, I guess the only thing left to do is call your union rep…

The faithful employee in this next story found that the best moment of their day was ruined by hypocrisy. Hungry after a hurried morning and a nearly late start, this worker, u/Serious_Drag1100, rushed into the workplace to clock in for the day. Because they missed breakfast, their stomach was rumbling, so before losing their focus on the day's agenda, they decided to order food online from a local restaurant, pick it up on their break, and eat at their desk to save time.

Except, while they were across the street picking up their order, they noticed upper management sitting down for a lengthy-looking meal.

Without a second thought, they went back to the office and scarfed down their meal–only to later be called into management's office to be punished for leaving their post. Scroll for the entire hypocritical story that may just end in a workplace lawsuit to protect meal times.