My office swore there was no return-to-office mandate, then put a screen in reception showing who’d swiped in the most. I was ranked 88th out of 90. The next week I started coming in, swiping and going straight home. I climbed to 12th. I was congratulated in a team meeting for my “visible commitment to culture.” I joined that meeting from my sofa. Last month they added a minimum time between swipes. I’m 89th now. The 90th desk is empty.
You didn't game the system. You understood it perfectly, which is exactly why they patched you out.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THIS?