Boss at call center sends vague call to action, then reprimands employees for conversing about it, the whole team maliciously complies: 'If you have a problem with my direction, you come to me!'

Some bosses truly do not know what's best for them. Employees should be asking clarifying questions just to make sure they are executing tasks and responsibilities the way they should be completed. Unfortunately, if your boss has a fragile ego (as many do), they might interpret your valid questioning as you undermining their authority. 

Here's the thing, though. Transparency goes both ways. If employees are meant to be clear and thorough when fulfilling their duties, their employees should be detailed and meticulous when assigning those duties. Keep scrolling below to see how this entire team maliciously complied with their boss's vague instructions after she scolded them for questioning her authority!

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