Every once in a while, it’s nice to take the day off to relax and maybe finish some things you’ve been putting off. There is an individual in Spain, though, who pushed this to the absolute limit.

In a surprising turn of events, Joaquín García, a 69-year-old man, made the unconventional decision to take a break from work one day. Little did anyone know that this break would extend for an astonishing six years, as he never returned to his job. It’s quite amusing how nobody even noticed his absence until he was awarded for his long-standing dedication to the company.

In the beginning, Joaquín was focused on his job. For the past two decades, he has dedicated his career to serving the local government in Spain. His role as a building supervisor at the water treatment plant has been crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of this essential facility. As the atmosphere in the office grew increasingly tense, he found a creative solution to deal with the stress.

Joaquín has made the momentous choice to no longer continue his employment. Surprisingly, he spent a whole six years at home, receiving an annual salary of $41,500, without stepping foot in the office or lifting a finger.

Maybe you’re curious about how he managed to escape without consequences. It seems that he made this due to confusion between two different departments. It seems that there was a miscommunication between the departments, resulting in a lack of oversight and causing him to be overlooked.

When he was nominated to receive an award for 20 years of service, the supervisors summoned him to the ceremony and discovered that he hadn’t set foot in the office for over six years.

He was fined a mere $30,000, which he is obligated to repay. They also asked him about the reasons behind his decision, and he mentioned that workplace b*llying played a significant role. He decided to stop attending to prevent any potential conflicts and instead dedicated his spare time to the pursuit of philosophy.

The deputy mayor of the area expressed curiosity about the individual’s current status, pondering whether he was still employed, retired, or deceased. However, the payroll indicated that he was still receiving a salary.

“I gave him a call and asked about his activities from the previous day. The month before, the month before that?’ He was at a loss for words.”

Seems like there’s still some hope for the rest of us, huh?