Boss Bans Office Coffee, Advises Starting Work One Hour Later
A Thai office worker went viral after revealing that their boss banned coffee during work hours and suggested starting the day an hour later instead. Employees say the coffee machine is just 20 seconds away, but the boss insists caffeine affects performance and has even set the office clock three minutes fast. The incident has drawn widespread criticism online, with many urging the employee to find a better workplace.
The employee said the office coffee machine is only a 20‑second walk away, yet the boss forbids any coffee—whether from the machine, a thermos, or a can—claiming it affects work performance. They complained that without caffeine they can barely function, but they do not plan to quit because the job is a specialized field they want to build experience in, and they have already heard warnings about the boss’s behavior. To cope, they intend to follow the rule until they sign a contract after their first month. Adding to the strangeness, the boss repeatedly sets the office clock three minutes fast, resetting it whenever coworkers try to correct it. After the story spread, netizens criticized the boss’s management, advised the worker to keep evidence and look for a better job, and argued that such unreasonable rules hurt morale and retention.
