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The original was posted on /r/maliciouscompliance by /u/Charming_Artist_1202 on 2024-10-17 06:32:58+00:00.
About two decades ago, worked for a company which reimbursed meals when your work out of town.
BUT NO ROOM SERVICE.
Not even if you order within allowance.
Was once too tired to go out after a 0630-2030 work day, had to pay out of pocket because accounts bounced the receipt.
Meeting 2 sets of clients in my suite in a country a continent away, first one overran, only 1 hour before the next, and had to set up the room.
Cue M.C.
It was a time when long-distance calls were ridiculously expensive. Called accounts. Assistant manager took call, manager nowhere to be found.
AM: Will ask her to call you back
Me: I need to know as there is just scarcely enough time for me to shove food in. I will hold the call.
Manager returned about 10 mins later.
Me: So may I order room service? Not enough time to set up if i have to leave for food.
Manager:..... you do know this call is probably cost more than your meal, right?
Me: Of course. But I don't want to run afoul company policy. So, do I get your approval to order room service?
Manager: (sigh) Yes, you may. Next time use your discretion and common sense.
Me: But common sense is not that common in this company......
She never messed with me on reimbursement again.