Name: Reddit Stories: The Night Shift That Became a Nightmare of Accusations and Betrayal
Uploaded: 2026-03-19T01:37:21.000Z
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Accused of stealing Embezzling electricity from employer for almost two decades, I worked security in office buildings during the night shift.

This schedule allowed me to focus on my novel drafts while on the job.

During the quiet hours between rounds and other duties, I would write on my iPad with a Bluetooth keyboard, charging it at my reception desk.

Many people commented that I shouldn't be writing at work, but they didn't understand my situation.

My role involved guarding an empty office from 11pm to 7am with only about two hours of actual work.

Most of my coworkers filled their time with various activities, from watching TV to studying for exams.

I had chosen this low paying job specifically to have the time to read and write.

Unfortunately, my manager had a personal issue with me and was determined to get me fired.

One day, I was called to a meeting with him and a young intern from human resources.

During the meeting, I was accused of theft, specifically stealing electricity for my laptop.

I calmly pointed out that if they were going to accuse me, they should do it correctly.

Since the electricity was part of my reception area and under my supervision, this response seemed to catch them off guard.

They quickly retracted their accusation and stopped bothering me.

After all, if I was guilty, then every employee who charged their devices would be at risk too.

In retaliation, my irate manager put up a sign in the security area prohibiting anyone from charging their personal devices.

So I decided to bring a typewriter to work, eliminating the need for charging.

I also had a Nokia phone that could last for days without a charge.

Meanwhile, my co workers, who relied on their smartphones, were frustrated by the new rule.

Their complaints spread to other locations, forcing management to remove the signs and allow everyone to charge their phones again.

In the end, my manager's attempt to provoke me backfired.

The accusation about stealing electricity was just a ploy to incite an emotional response, but

instead it led to a collective outcry from my co workers.

It was never really about the electricity.

And as for my novel in the Netherlands, it remains my intellectual property, with no legal clause in my contract stating that the company should benefit from my writing during work hours.