'The boss praised her for being the bigger person': Employee gets revenge on office Karen by using her to become the boss's favorite

This Karen story takes an unexpectedly wholesome turn while still having a satisfying dose of malicious compliance. In this office, there's a classic work Karen—a woman who takes joy in being condescending, takes credit for others' achievements, and eagerly throws colleagues under the bus. If you've been fortunate enough to avoid the experience of working alongside such a coworker, count yourself lucky.

This Karen consistently stirs up trouble, and the boss is well aware of it. Now, here's how the OP cleverly sought revenge. Instead of plotting an elaborate prank or adopting a passive-aggressive stance, she chose a different path…she decided to be genuinely nice. In fact, overly nice. Instead of retaliating, she showered Karen with kindness, making sure the boss overheard her heartfelt words of endearment, even if they were all insincere. Keep reading to discover how the rest of the story unfolded.