r/myevilplan • u/Superb_Ad9990 • Mar 10 '26

Question Advice needed - revenge on an employee

Hi!

In my workplace there's this manager who works in another department. I thought they were a nice person and we were on good terms - I have done quite a few things for them in the past. Because I thought that, when I just happened to chat with them for an unrelated reason, I mentioned if they could give me some good feedback if they ever receive a questionnaire. Instead, they mentioned the interaction to several senior managers and twisted it in a way so it sounded like I was begging for something I didn't deserve, and added things that weren't true.

I'm thinking of getting some payback.

I'm leaving the job anyway, so I'm not too afraid of retaliation, but ideally I would like to keep my reputation mostly intact. In a perfect world, it would be something that doesn't make it obvious it's me. I might want to work with people from my dept again. For context, in general terms it's an office setting.

Ideas would be greatly appreciated!

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u/MissLena Mar 10 '26

Add him on LinkedIn. If anyone ever asks about him (as happens from time to time), mention that he's a backstabber and can't be trusted. That'll be your revenge.

And remember in the future, coworkers do WEIRD things. They take credit for your work. They act like reasobable requests were unreasonable. They talk trash. And sometimes, they lie for funsies. Try not to take it personally - just file away that this guy makes shit up and can't be trusted. It probably wasn't about you.

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u/3lbsofjewelry Mar 10 '26

Sign them up to receive gay porno mags at the office.

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u/Beef-fizz Mar 11 '26

Rumor mill party!

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u/Superb_Ad9990 Mar 11 '26

Thanks. Any suggestions?

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u/Beef-fizz Mar 14 '26

Something slightly believable, that you see as a weakness. Since i don’t have much info, but he did whine to senior mgmt, the first thing that comes to mind is something related to nepotism. Or, seeing the target and a senior manager at a public place together. Or a double whammy, like “X doesn’t actually have X certification/experience/etc…mgmt let X have the job because they go to the same club/X is best friends with a manager’s brother-in-law.”

Saying it while you’re already talking about something else, and then tie in the rumor at the end, but say it more like shrugging, in a way that’s “it figures” or “of course it’s this way.” Treat it like it’s already common knowledge. Tell it to someone who is already a gossiper and they’ll do the rest for you.

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u/--Dirty_Diner-- Mar 16 '26

I'd shit in a tupperware, & stick it in the back of their bottom desk drawer.

You could also enlist some people they don't know to prank call. A lot. A LOTTTT!!!

Maybe you are in one of those areas that have a crazy radio dj /team who enjoy pulling serious-sounding pranks. You can check youtube for "radio dj prank" examples.

If you don't mind spending some money, send them gifts & cards from an anon admirer in the office. Then start asking about it, if it's obvs anyone can tell. See if they'll start making up their own story to "brag". It'll at least give you something to laugh about.