A Malaysian Threads user claimed they quit their job because of what they described as a “toxic boss” who enforced overly petty office rules.
The post went viral after they shared a company email that banned staff from wearing earphones during working hours.
In the screenshot, the management reminded employees that earphones were “not advisable” unless they were being used for work calls.
The email stated that the rule was meant to ensure attentiveness and maintain effective communication among colleagues.
The OP said the rule was unnecessary and used it as an example of how management would focus on trivial matters.
According to the post, the user resigned three months ago and claimed that three more colleagues have resigned since then.
The OP also added that the rule was implemented in a finance department, not HR.
Netizens are divided
The post received a mix of reactions online. Some argued the rule was reasonable, while others said it crossed into micromanagement.
One user disagreed that it was “toxic,” saying workplaces should not feel isolating and must encourage communication. The commenter also felt that quitting over such a rule was not a valid reason.
Another netizen said the policy was “micromanaging to the core.”
Someone else shared that their former company had similar rules, but most employees still used earbuds or headphones. The commenter added that it should not be a big issue as long as staff were alert and responsive when spoken to, and not blasting music.
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