Spanish Man Stops Going To Work For 6 Years, Nobody Notices Until They Try To Give Him An Award
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Man Doesn’t Show Up To Work For 6 Years, Only Gets Caught When His Employer Tries To Celebrate HimSpanish Man Stops Going To Work For 6 Years, Nobody Notices Until They Try To Give Him An Award
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Wed, 5 August 2026
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Man Doesn’t Show Up To Work For 6 Years, Only Gets Caught When His Employer Tries To Celebrate Him - boredpanda.com13:47
Joaquín García stopped going to work for six years and kept collecting his salary the entire time. He was only caught because someone tried to give him a trophy. The story of how one man in Cádiz accidentally discovered the ultimate work-life balance is either one of a hero, or a conman, depending on how likely you are to stick it to the man. Read the full article to learn about the two men who made him look like an amateur. Economy & Labor, Society