diff --git a/compile b/compile
index 5505e42..444f591 100755
--- a/compile
+++ b/compile
@@ -4,6 +4,6 @@
 # but do *not* change its name.
 
 # feel free to adjust to suit the specific internal flags of your compiler
-./wacc-compiler "$@"
+./wacc-compiler --output . "$@"
 
 exit $?