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If used wisely and responsibly,

Being an illegal sublet and uninsured doesn't feel wise or responsible.

In addition to that, this man was illegally staying in his office overnight. The fact that he used his office's resources doesn't make him clever, but something else.

Would you mind finding me the relevant law that makes napping under the desk a crime? I didn't realize that I was a serial offender until you mentioned it. It's a wonder that Google hasn't been busted for their nap rooms yet.

Personally, I'd say it makes him clever as long as he didn't bother anybody. Admittedly, I live in the savage lands of California, where practically anything goes. But if somebody who worked for me had both the chutzpah to attempt this and enough consideration for others to pull it off without us catching on, I'd give 'em a standing ovation.

If you do it when you aren't supposed to be there, the property owner can have you arrested and charged for trespassing.

Oh, please. Everybody knew he was there. He was never told not to be there at night. They may not have realized how much time he was spending there, but what he was doing was in no way illegal.

Is that your legal advice? Because it's not good.

Well since you're a legal expert, please point me at the law that makes this guy's behavior illegal. Sure, he could have been fired. But arrested, tried, and convicted? I don't believe it.

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