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Boss Bans Coffee During Work Hours, Employee's Viral Rant Sparks Online Debate
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Moneycontrol•17-10-2026, 19:13
Boss Bans Coffee During Work Hours, Employee's Viral Rant Sparks Online Debate
- •An employee took to Reddit's r/antiwork community to share that their boss has completely banned coffee consumption during work hours.
- •The worker stated that even though the coffee machine is only a 20-second walk away and they arrive on time, they have resorted to chugging coffee quickly right next to the machine.
- •The manager suggested that the employee start their shift an hour later instead, a proposal the worker found confusing and unreasonable.
- •Beyond the coffee ban, the employee expressed concerns about a toxic work environment, a manager who closely monitors staff, and intimidated colleagues.
- •Despite the red flags and warnings from coworkers, the employee plans to stay temporarily to build skills in their niche trade before making a final career move.
Key Questions Answered
The employee stated that they are entirely banned from having coffee during work hours. This restriction applies to coffee from the office machine, drinks brought from home in a thermos, and canned beverages bought outside.
The manager suggested that the employee start their shift an hour later because he did not want them to get coffee during worktime, even though the coffee machine is only a 20-second walk away and the employee arrives on time.
The employee alleged that colleagues were intimidated by the manager, who closely monitored workers and changed the workplace clock to run three minutes early. Despite these issues, the employee chose to stay temporarily to develop skills in a niche trade.
