Turning the Tables: Advanced Saboteur-in-Chief Tactics

By: The Office Politics Pit Crew

The art of turning the tables on your coworkers. It's a delicate dance, really.

Technique Example Result
Redirect the Meeting Call an emergency meeting to discuss the importance of taking a three-hour lunch. Colleagues are confused, but slightly entertained.
Blame-Shifting Claim you didn't mean to spill coffee all over the conference table, it was an accident. Colleagues are skeptical, but still give you a free lunch
Procrastination-by-Proxy Tell your boss that you need more time to complete your tasks, but secretly blame it on the IT department. Colleagues are frustrated, boss is oblivious.
Stealthy Sabotage Place a sticky note on your coworker's computer saying "I'm watching you." Coworkers are unnerved, but secretly entertained.

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