Snow Shovels & Smoke Breaks: The Hilarious Tale of Cold, Calculated Petty Revenge at Casey’s
Sometimes, the workplace isn’t just about clocking in and out—it’s about surviving the wild, wild west of office politics, manager antics, and, if you’re lucky, a little bit of satisfying petty revenge. If you’ve ever worked retail, you know the unique pain of dealing with a boss who seems to “work” harder at avoiding work than actually doing their job. One snow-filled winter day, Reddit user u/ClayCoJamma showed us all how to turn slushy frustration into frosty justice—with nothing but a shovel and a smile.
Our story begins at a Casey’s convenience store, where a once-reasonable manager has been replaced by a new boss whose main talents are chain-smoking and chair-warming. What happens next is a masterclass in getting even, one snow pile at a time.
When the Manager Is the Real Snow Job
Picture it: fresh snow blanketing the world outside, the register humming inside, and our hero standing at their post, watching as their new manager takes no fewer than six smoke breaks in two hours. Six! That’s a smoke break every twenty minutes. (Nicotine: 1, Work Ethic: 0.)
So, naturally, when u/ClayCoJamma politely asks for a break of their own, the manager acts like she’s being asked to donate a kidney. A huff, a puff, a melodramatic sigh, and then, finally, a grudging “fine”—but with a catch. “On your break, shovel the sidewalk and the front of the store.” Because apparently in this manager’s world, a “break” means “free labor with a side of frostbite.”
But our Redditor isn’t just any retail worker. They’re observant. They’re crafty. And most importantly, they’re ready for a little payback.
Revenge, Served Ice Cold
Armed with a shovel and a rapidly cooling sense of goodwill, u/ClayCoJamma steps outside. That’s when inspiration strikes—right in the form of the manager’s car, parked nearby, with fresh footprints leading to the door. If the sidewalk needs clearing, why not “help” a little extra?
So, with the precision of an artist and the glee of a snow-day schoolkid, our hero shovels every last ounce of snow from the sidewalk, the front of the store, and even the handicapped spots—right up against the driver’s side doors of the manager’s car. Mountains of snow, stacked precisely where she’ll have to dig herself out just to smoke again. Winter isn’t just coming, baby. It’s parked in your spot.
After finishing the “break,” they return inside, smiling sweetly as the manager thanks them for a job well done. “It was my pleasure,” they reply, with all the innocent charm of an angel—if angels wore work aprons and wielded snow shovels with vengeful glee.
The Sweet Sound of Petty Justice
The next time the manager steps out for a smoke, she’s confronted by her very own Everest. No way in, no way out—just a wall of cold, hard justice. The story ends with her stomping back inside, mugging the employee with a look that says, “I know what you did, but I can’t prove it.” That, friends, is the face of a manager who’s just been bested at her own game.
Why We Love a Good Petty Revenge Story
Let’s be honest: we’ve all dreamed of moments like this. Petty revenge stories are the fast food of internet justice—quick, satisfying, and just a little bit salty. They remind us that sometimes, you don’t need grand gestures or dramatic showdowns. Sometimes, a little creative inconvenience is all it takes to even the score.
And what makes this story extra delicious isn’t just the snow or the snark—it’s the fact that the employee did exactly what was asked of them. They took their “break,” shoveled the sidewalk, and even salted the walkways. It’s not their fault the snow just happened to migrate to one very specific car door. That’s what we call malicious compliance, folks, and it’s a thing of beauty.
The Takeaway: Keep Calm and Shovel On
While we can’t all be so artistically vengeful, this story is a perfect reminder that sometimes, the best response to a petty boss is a little harmless mischief (and a lot of plausible deniability). So the next time your manager tries to snow you over, just smile, grab your metaphorical shovel, and remember: revenge is a dish best served cold—preferably in six to eight inches.
What’s Your Petty Revenge Story?
Do you have a snow-shoveling saga or a story of workplace payback that still makes you smile? Share it in the comments—we could all use a little vicarious justice to warm our winter hearts!
Original Reddit Post: No Breaks? Okay…