Picture this: You’re working for a small tech company, enjoying your office job and getting along with your boss and coworkers. Life is good. But then, a new manager comes in and decides you’re being paid too much for your role. They cut your pay, and suddenly, you’re asked to do extra work that you’re no longer paid for. What would you do? One employee found themselves in this exact situation and decided to fight back. Let’s dive into the story and see how it all went down!
The Good Old Days

Switching Roles, Same Pay

Enter the New Manager

Pay Cut Incoming!

Not a Technician Anymore?

Christmas Bonus? Not This Year

A Request to Go Out in the Field ️

The Board Room Showdown

Technician Work? Not in My Job Description!

Office Pay for Office Work

The Manager’s Refusal

Higher-Ups Left to Discuss

Unreasonable or Justified?

Fighting for Fair Pay: Who’s in the Right?
Our brave office worker stood up to the new manager, refusing to do extra work after an unjust pay cut. They argued that if they were paid as a technician, they’d do technician work. But with an office worker’s salary, they’d stick to the office. The manager refused to budge, leaving the higher-ups to discuss the situation. So, who’s in the right here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this epic showdown!
Employee receives support after pay cut: NTA, brush up resume

Empowering comment and advice on knowing your worth.
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Supportive comment and reply, but uncertain job prospects

Employee stands up to unfair pay cut, receives support. NTA

Employee’s pay cut drama and bonus speculation sparks debate.

Employee stands up for self, sets boundaries, and inspires others!

Sue for unfair dismissal? Get it in writing. NTA.

Standing up for yourself at work: NTA and time to move on!

Time to job hunt? NTA comment suggests drama ahead

Employee sets boundaries after pay cut, prefers new routine.

Encouraging response to job hunt with a hint of caution

Employee stands up to pay cut, gets support from commenter.

Record meetings, mention labor board to prevent retaliation.

Join the fun at r/maliciouscompliance with this post!

Employee takes a stand, but is it worth the risk?

Employee stands up for themselves and wins!
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Job insecurity looms after pay cut, time to find alternatives

NTA stands up to company’s unfair pay cut and demands fair compensation

Stick to your contract! Consider other options if things escalate.

Employee stands up to unfair pay cut, may need new job

Employee stands up to unfair pay cut, seeks justice.

Talented employee fights back after pay cut

Commenter supports employee’s actions, no drama here!

Employee stands up for themselves after pay cut. NTA!

Employee stands up for fair pay and job description.

Clear-cut judgement: NTA. Drama-free comment section.

Employee stands up to pay cut and inspires others.

Employee’s pay cut leads to satisfying compliance.

Malicious compliance? Not the a**hole! Drama ensues

Stand up for yourself and your worth at work!

Commenter shames employee for fighting back against pay cut

Employee stands up to boss, inspires others to do same!

Stand up for yourself and your worth!

Empowered employee stands up to pay cut, but faces consequences.

Employee stands up for fair pay, company caught off guard NTA

Employee stands up for fair pay and job role

Employee stands up for fair pay, prepares to move on.

Employee takes stand against unfair pay cut. Loyalty questioned.

Empowered employee stands up for fair pay!
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Employee stands up to unfair pay cut. Boss in the wrong
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Employee stands up against pay theft, NTA wins!

Employee stands up to unfair pay cut. NTA
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Employee stands up against unfair pay cut. NTA

Commenter advises OP to CYA and find new job

Employee stands up to unappreciative company. NTA

Employee demands fair pay for technician work.

When ‘other duties’ means a pay cut…

Short and sweet: Comment defends pay cut decision.
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Standing up for yourself after a pay cut

Playing by the rules: Malicious compliance at its finest!

Encouraging comment, wishing the best for the employee

Encouraging comment to quit job with NTA acronym.

Curious about location, NTA fights back after pay cut

Employee stands up for themselves after pay cut.

Employee stands up for fair pay amidst employer’s greed

Employee’s fiery response to pay cut receives support.

Commenter defends employee’s actions and suggests job search

Act your wage and do your job well. NTA wins!

Employee fights pay cut, justified NTA, time to job hunt

NTA gets revenge in r/maliciouscompliance.

Employee stands up for fair pay, others encourage job search

Employee stands up for fair pay and gets transferred.

Don’t fall for ‘vital asset’ trap in small companies. NTA wins!

Employee fights back against wage theft. NTA!

Standing up for yourself without being a jerk

Stand up for your worth!

Survival of the fittest: Employee vs Company

Fair pay is non-negotiable. NTA stands firm.

Solid advice . Time to move on.
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Employee stands up for themselves against pay cut

Employee stands up for themselves and plans to find new job

Employee stands up for fair pay and hints of revenge

Employee stands up for themselves after pay cut. NTA

Employee stands up for themselves, but warns of consequences.

Empowered employee stands up to pay cut! You go, NTA!

Advocate for yourself! NTA comment inspires self-empowerment.
