Law firm partner opens coworker’s blinds daily to shame his messy desk, gets publicly humbled by an unflattering photo plastered all over the office: 'I decided that petty revenge was the best option'

A longtime law firm partner became the target of a persistent, passive-aggressive office campaign, all because a coworker couldn't stand seeing a messy desk.

Around ten years ago, the attorney worked with another partner, whom we'll call Chad, who disliked how his coworker organized paperwork. The desk wasn't missing files or losing documents; it just had uneven stacks of papers in use. Still, Chad made a point of commenting on it. He made snide remarks during meetings and at firm events, clearly hoping to embarrass his colleague into changing.

When the comments didn't work, Chad took things further. Each attorney had a private office with a long window facing the hallway, and most kept their blinds closed for privacy. One morning, the blinds in this office were open, showing the messy desk to everyone. The attorney closed them and didn't think much of it, until it happened again the next day. And the day after that.

After weeks of this pattern, it became After weeks of this, it became obvious what was going on. No other offices had their blinds touched, and Chad was known for getting in early. Instead of confronting him, the attorney chose a quieter and more creative approach.

He found an old photo of Chad at a lake, wearing a backward baseball cap, flexing awkwardly next to a coworker. The image was harmless but deeply unflattering, hardly the commanding presence Chad liked to project. The attorney printed multiple copies and taped one to the inside of his blinds, facing outward. On the back, visible only from inside the office, was a note politely asking whoever kept opening the blinds to stop, along with a warning that more copies were ready if the photo disappeared.
The next morning, the blinds were closed but the photo was gone. Only a small strip of tape was left. The attorney put up another copy, and again, the photo disappeared overnight while the blinds stayed shut. After that, the tampering stopped for good.
The desk remained messy. The blinds stayed closed. And Chad never mentioned it again.
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"My law partner wanted to shame me for my messy desk"

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