Enforcement Methods for the Utterly Uncooperative

Section 4.2.3: The Fine Art of Non-Cooperation

Subsection 4.2.3.1: The Uncooperative's Guide to Not Getting Caught

Subsection 4.2.3.2: The Uncooperative's Guide to Not Getting Sued

Subsection 4.2.3.3: The Uncooperative's Guide to Not Getting Fired

Subsection 4.2.3.1: The Uncooperative's Guide to Not Getting Caught

Step 1: Deny Everything

  1. Claim to have been abducted by aliens
  2. Say you were never there in the first place
  3. Claim you're a time-traveler from a parallel universe

Step 2: Blame the Victim

  1. Claim the victim was just trying to get attention
  2. Say the victim is just a troublemaker
  3. Imply the victim is a spy sent to sabotage you

Step 3: Use the "I'm a victim too" defense

  1. Cite a recent article on the news that you too are being victimized
  2. Claim you're being victimized by someone even more powerful than the accuser
  3. Say you're just a victim of circumstance

Continue to Section 4.2.3.3: The Uncooperative's Guide to Not Getting Fired

Subsection 4.2.3.2: The Uncooperative's Guide to Not Getting Sued

Step 1: File a Counter-Suit

  1. Claim the accuser is trying to bankrupt you with frivolous litigation
  2. Say you're being unfairly targeted by a personal vendetta
  3. Claim the accuser is just trying to distract you from your real goal

Step 2: Stall for Time

  1. Request an extension on the deadline
  2. Say you need more time to gather evidence
  3. Claim you're waiting on a key witness who's out of the country

Return to Section 4.2.3.1: The Uncooperative's Guide to Not Getting Caught

Subsection 4.2.3.3: The Uncooperative's Guide to Not Getting Fired

Step 1: Claim You're a "Free Spirit"

  1. Say you're a free thinker who can't be bound by rules
  2. Claim you're an artist who needs creative freedom
  3. Say you're a visionary who can't be tied down

Step 2: Blame the Boss

  1. Say the boss is just jealous of your talents
  2. Claim the boss is trying to stifle your creativity
  3. Say the boss is just not understanding your genius

Step 3: Demand a Raise

  1. Say you're worth more than you're being paid
  2. Claim you're being underappreciated
  3. Say you're being discriminated against

Return to Section 4.2.3.2: The Uncooperative's Guide to Not Getting Sued

The Fine Print

This guide is for entertainment purposes only. Do not attempt to use the methods described herein in real life, unless you want to get caught.