When Petty Bites Back: How One Fiancé Schooled His Partner’s Annoying Boss
If you’ve ever fantasized about serving up some poetic justice to an annoying boss, grab your popcorn—this real-life tale from Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge will have you grinning from ear to ear. It’s a story of office pettiness, a stubborn sick policy, and a fiancé who knows exactly how to play by the rules… and win.
Meet our hero: a physical therapy clinic owner, happily engaged to a lawyer. The villain? His fiancée’s arrogant, condescending boss, who’s a stickler for policy—when it suits him. What happens when the petty policeman gets a taste of his own medicine? Let’s dive in.
Discounts, Disdain, and a Dose of Karma
It all started innocently enough. At their engagement party, our physical therapist (let’s call him PT) offered a friendly discount to his fiancée’s colleagues. Four graciously took him up on the offer. Enter the boss: not beloved by staff, rumored to be as charming as a tax audit in April.
During his first visit, Boss made sure to ask about the discount. PT, with a grin, let him know it was for employees only—a small, satisfying act of gatekeeping. But the real fun was yet to come.
On a later visit, Boss couldn’t help but comment on PT’s busy schedule, triggered by a sick therapist. PT explained his common-sense policy: don’t force sick staff to get a doctor’s note—just let them recover at home to protect everyone else. Boss, true to his colors, scoffed at such leniency. He was all for cracking down on employees “slacking off” with mandatory medical certificates.
When Policies Get Personal
The universe, it seems, loves irony. Soon after, PT caught a cold—then passed it to his fiancée. She ended up seriously unwell, working from home before finally needing to take a Monday off. That’s when Boss pounced. For the first time ever, he demanded a medical certificate for her sick day.
But Boss didn’t check his calendar. He had a 2 o’clock physical therapy appointment with PT the very same day. Here’s where things get delicious.
With his fiancée genuinely too dizzy to drive herself, PT canceled Boss’s appointment—because he needed to take her to the doctor for that all-important sick note. “Sorry, boss, I’m fully booked for the next three weeks. I’ll let you know if anything opens up.” Ouch.
Boss’s reaction? Suddenly, a sick note wasn’t so crucial. He messaged both PT and fiancée, urging her not to bother with a doctor’s visit. But rules are rules, right? She couldn’t cancel last minute (that pesky late cancellation policy), and PT insisted it was best she go.
Why This Petty Revenge Hits the Spot
There’s a reason this story has thousands of upvotes and dozens of gleeful comments. It’s not just the clever way PT managed to “out-petty” the boss—it’s the sweet satisfaction of watching a rigid, arbitrary policy backfire in real time. Boss’s quest to stamp out “slacking” ended up inconveniencing no one but himself.
Let’s break down why this is so satisfying:
- Hypocrisy Exposed: Boss wanted strict rules for everyone else—until it cost him personally.
- Natural Consequences: No yelling, no dramatics. Just calmly following the boss’s own system to its logical (and hilarious) conclusion.
- Polite Payback: PT stayed professional, never stooping to rudeness or confrontation. The revenge was all in the timing.
It’s a masterclass in letting people hoist themselves by their own petard. And let’s be honest: who hasn’t dreamed of this when dealing with an inflexible manager?
Takeaways for the Real World
So, what can we learn from this delightful tale?
- If you create policies, be prepared to live by them—even when it’s inconvenient.
- Sometimes, the best revenge is simply letting people experience the fallout from their own choices.
- Never underestimate the power of a well-timed appointment cancellation.
Your Turn: Share the Petty Joy
Have you ever seen office karma play out this perfectly? Or maybe you’ve been the architect of some subtle, satisfying payback? Share your story in the comments below—or tag a friend who would love this tale of workplace comeuppance!
Because sometimes, the best way to deal with petty people… is to be just a little bit pettier.
Original Reddit Post: I out did my fiancées petty boss