Gremlin Risitas Entry #013 — The Burnout Trap Backfires
Some folks think the way to beat me is to set me up for failure. Stack the schedule. Tilt the shifts. Load me with more than anyone else.
But here’s the truth: there are only three kinds of people who try this game—
1. The Weak Manager
The Dill Weed archetype. Micromanages with impossible hours. Believes fatigue = control. If I stumble, they get to say “See? I told you he was too slow.”
2. The Envious Coworker
Sees me running on spite and middle fingers while they drag their feet. Figures if I burn out, they don’t have to compete. Plays quiet sabotage — side-eyes, whispers, backhanded smiles.
3. The System Itself
It’s not always personal. Sometimes the machine just hates fire. Above average? They’ll keep you. Too much fire? They’ll try to grind you down until you shrink into beige.
But Here’s the Catch
The setup always backfires. Because I don’t run on rest. I run on spite.
More hours? More checks. Side-eyes? More laughter. Rigged system? More receipts for my archive.
They think they’re burying me. But all they’re doing is fueling the engine. They set the trap — I turn it into a paycheck and a story.
🤣🤣🤣
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