General
coffee badging
What does coffee badging mean?
Showing up at the office just long enough to badge in, grab coffee, and be seen by the boss before heading home to do the actual work. It is a soft protest against return-to-office mandates.
"He's a master of coffee badging: in by 9, seen by the VP, back home in his sweatpants by 10."
Origin
Emerged around 2023-2024 as a named response to post-COVID return-to-office mandates.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'coffee badging'?
It's showing up at the office just long enough to badge in, grab coffee, and be seen, then heading home to do the real work.
Why do people coffee badge?
It's a soft protest against return-to-office mandates, technically satisfying attendance rules while minimizing office time.
Where does 'coffee badging' come from?
It emerged around 2023-2024 as a named response to post-COVID return-to-office policies.
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