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Typing away on your keyboard in an air-conditioned office with beanbags, free coffee, and table football might not be as difficult as working in a factory, a mine, or putting out literal fires, but it’s not without its own challenges.
Office life can be a jungle where only the fittest survive the emotional and mental burnout, backstabbing politics, and water cooler small talk. But it’s also full to the brim with camaraderie, hilarious jokes, and more memes than you can shake a stick at.
The ‘Office Struggles’ Instagram page does exactly what it says on the tin: it provides your daily serving of office-related memes and struggles that anyone who’s ever worked at a cubicle will most likely recognize in a heartbeat. Scroll down for some great humor, upvote your fave pics, and remember to share these memes with all of your office-working pals.
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Steve Fischer 3 years ago
We nicknamed one person at work Postal, because he was most likely the one to shoot up the place
Anne Edwards 3 years ago
Doesn't that always turn out to be the one that was least likely to?
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Signe Manat Hansen 3 years ago
Ahh yes, America. Where instead of resolving interpersonal issues, you just make nonsensical blanket rules.
Tamra Stiffler 3 years ago
And people like you make nonsensical blanket statements about a country of 330 million people.
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The ‘Office Struggles’ page has nearly 15k followers and is dedicated to bringing a smile to employees’ faces in open-plan and cubicle-filled offices the world over.
The social media project is all about getting through the dreary 9 to 5 life with a wide range of hilarious work memes. Because, let’s face it, there’s nothing like scrolling through some chuckle-worthy jokes when you’re on your break. Donuts might be delicious, but they’re not the only thing you need to go with your cup of coffee.
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Lindsey Judd-Bruder 3 years ago
We don't talk about it, Bruno. You know-no-no that.
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Felkey Felkey 3 years ago
There's always that one a*****e that gassed up, leaves his f*****g truck right at the pump, then goes inside to get his coffee and breakfast.
Amy Broderick 3 years ago
You can switch 'get gas' with 'take a shower' and it's almost the same story
Kiss Army 3 years ago
HAHAHAHA! Happened to me just this morning! Yesterday was in the 60's (F) and sunny... this morning not only was I running late, there was a mixture of rain and snow and was 34 degrees (F).
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Eagle Girl 3 years ago
don't make enough not to have a mental break down either lol
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Cocoa Beanz 3 years ago
Thank you. I took today off and was just about to check my email. Nope
Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
I've had to explain this to several employers. WFH and had a guy get furious with me because I didn't answer my phone when he called in with a 3 way client call (that I was not informed would be taking place). When I called him back I listened to his rant for a few minutes and then sweetly asked, "Oh, did you want my to answer the phone while I was on the toilet with explosive diarrhea?" I quit not long after - I'd had enough of that kind of bullsh*t.
Thomas Sweda 3 years ago
Boss asked a co-worker why he wasn’t working overtime. Guy said his wife didn’t want him to. Boss said they didn’t hire his wife. Guy said he didn’t marry the company.
Even though office life barely has any physical labor associated with it (unless you’re relocating to a different part of the building with your computer), that doesn’t mean that having a cushy cubicle job is all rainbows and unicorns.
There are a lot of frustrating aspects associated with office life. From the petty politics and bootlicking among those who want to climb the corporate ladder to spending far too much time in front of a glowing screen, and sometimes even being expected to answer work emails way after work hours.
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Queen Shay 3 years ago
More people should do this. We have days off for a reason. Damn the work culture that makes people think they have to work extra days or hours and damn the hourly wage and bills that actually make me say sure I’ll work.
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Allen Lavine 3 years ago
We're just coming out of lockdown 10 AM is a good time for margaritas anytime is a good time for margaritas
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Nathaniel 3 years ago
"Well. I'm here" is my standard response. I think I should look at getting some therapy.
NsG 3 years ago
Yup. Sometimes I just don't have the energy to come up with a convincing platitude.
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LivingTheDream 3 years ago
My stock answers ~ "I'm above ground and sucking wind. That makes it a good day" or "Same Clowns, different circus"
If you’re feeling extremely cynical, critical, irritable, or impatient at work, these might be signs that you might be experiencing burnout.
Some other signs include a lack of energy, having difficulty in concentrating, lacking satisfaction in your career accomplishments, having trouble sleeping, etc. And if you’re generally disillusioned about your job and your future at the company, it’s definitely something to worry about.
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Raena Celis 3 years ago
Oh I love that feeling of sending an email off then shutting down your computer and leaving the building
DragonsCrushesCatsMe 3 years ago
You did see that meme a long time ago with this person leaving a burning building, right?
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Brad Hertzler 3 years ago
One thing I love about Outlook, is being able to schedule my emails for when I'm not even at work! I could be asleep but I'm sending emails!
Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
I work at night, so I answer all "important" emails at night, so I don't have to worry about people responding right away.
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rspanther 3 years ago
Beth was jealous, and too damn close, 6ft away Beth, you need to stay 6ft away.
Its Me 3 years ago (edited)
Beth wasn’t even wearing A mask by the looks of it
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Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 3 years ago (edited)
Every f*king day at my last job... like seriously, the decision makers had NO clue. We would tell them "it doesn't do that" and "that's not how it works" and "that WILL break, almost immediately, and take other things down with it" and always, ALWAYS, it was "too bad, that's what we decided to go with"... and without fail, every f*king time, it goes exactly like we told them it would and then they blame us and force us to make it work anyway. I am SO glad I got out of that s*thole.
Karen Parker 3 years ago
Absolutely! Don't you love it when you work at an website-building company with Top Realtor (A-type personalities on steroids) and the company rolls out new, problem-plagued beta software that is only half-baked...and it is YOU who is in customer service! I HATE stupid bosses!!!!
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According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the things that can lead to burnout at work include a lack of control in influencing the decisions that affect your job, having unclear expectations, dysfunctional workplace dynamics, and a horrible work-life balance.
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HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
I used to write letters of recommendation for my friend's siblings because they were so "professional" sounding. It was funny as I barely knew them. And, no, it was never for tech jobs or jobs that would put anyone in danger.
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Sue Lynn Chan 3 years ago
Just because I was in office for six months doesn’t mean I know everything
The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
'this is the break room, I come here when I want to cry..'
Jennifer Doscher 3 years ago
When managers train new employees for positions they oversee, but cannot/will not do.
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What’s more, if your job is either too monotonous or too chaotic, you’re bound to get exhausted quickly. And if there are no social support structures in place to pick you up when you’re down, you might start questioning your skills, as well as your future at your current position.
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Sandra Amazing Star 3 years ago
what if hector was still sleeping? then it would be like ; "HECTOOOR" *silence* "huh..Welp time to bust a window again ."
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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 3 years ago
Yesssss, I was already doing self isolation even before it was trendy and cool.
Aurelio perez 3 years ago
Yes.. and complain to myself that I need a gf.. take no effort in finding one
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Jyri Hakola 3 years ago
I fear the day when youngsters finally notices that most of the baby boomers are already retired and starts to blaming Gen X :D
LivingTheDream 3 years ago
NO! Gen X is like Switzerland. Don't you dare ruin it for us! also, we grew up as computers were being developed so we are pretty much in the know of old school and new school. It's an awesome place to be.
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LJ Robinson 3 years ago
Boomer here. Can open a PDF. Not rich, or even close to it. Miss Millennial? Your ageism is showing. If you had changed the descriptions to colors, this remark would be racist as hell, and probably removed. Ageism is as ignorant as racism, but you and your blame sound made for each other. Enjoy.
Tami 3 years ago
"AGEISM IS AS IGNORANT AS RACISM" Thank you, that was worth repeating at high volume.
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Sue Hazlewood 3 years ago (edited)
I can not only open a PDF, but edit it, send it for signature, convert it etc. Stop with the pathetic boomer genaralisations. Oh, and I do not make 6 figures.
Guy Incognito 3 years ago
Don't feel bad boomers. Just hand millennials a paper mas and ask them to plan a business trip to the next town over. Or give a basic math problem and no calculator.
Lily Mae Kitty 3 years ago
yeah, sorry, but we hired you to do that crap we don't feel like doing anymore so buck up. When you're here 30 years, you too, will make what I make. It's like young people don't understand experience is valuable. I'm really good at my job b/c of experience, not education, so you just starting out will have to work a long time to get as good as I am.
Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! 3 years ago
And the millennial doesn't have the blacksmithing skills of a 9th century Saxon.
Aurelio perez 3 years ago
And in front of every boomer is a millennial with 6 kids broke and who can open a pdf
Nobody wants to live with constant stress and a total lack of motivation. Something that you might want to consider doing is actually sitting down and having an honest talk with your manager or boss. Lay everything out on the table, reevaluate things, have a frank discussion about how you feel. Be honest but professional.
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Patty patty Patrick! 3 years ago
Seven foot frame bats- Ah S*** I messed up.
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Sandra Amazing Star 3 years ago
Instead, i want to go to my warm,comfy bed where i think about skipping work the next day in that hell
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Sea otter simone/ froggy 3 years ago
do you, or are you trying to attract bots?
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Sheerkestrel577 3 years ago
I saw this on the thumbnail and opened this post just to salute him
Sandra Amazing Star 3 years ago
RUN OR YOU WILL FIND OUT WE HAVE GUNS IN THE BACK DOOR!!.. whoops... 0.0
Sandra Amazing Star 3 years ago
please dont spread the secret or ill find the nearest scissors :D
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If you feel that things are truly getting out of hand, it’s recommended that you reach out to your social circle for help. This might be your family, friends, and romantic partners. Or it might be some colleagues you get along with well. They might help you unravel your feelings of stress and might give you the emotional support to slow down, reassess where you are, and get back on the metaphorical horse.
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Paul C. 3 years ago
Company wide Email from HR, "we are supplying coffee and cakes at 10.30 as a thank you for your hard work" Email directly to me from HR, "Hi Paul, unfortunately somebody has projectile vomited in one of the toilet cubicles and the cleaners won't be here for another five hours, so........
kath morgan 3 years ago
I hated casual Friday ; I am a robot on a workday morning, you want me to remember to plan a different outfit?
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Yvette Desmarais 3 years ago
I remember one interview where they asked if I could work in a high pressure environment with a difficult client. I said No. well, you aren't qualified then. No, your project is untenable.
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François Carré 3 years ago
Great statement. Some people think I'm weird or slightly r******d because when asked a question I often take 2 or 3 seconds to proceed and respond correctly. They prefer to rush and say the first b******t that goes through their head.
Daniel Mattock 3 years ago
Depends on the email. I don’t need two days to decide whether or not I’d like to volunteer for a weekend shift.
Karen Parker 3 years ago
Brilliant! Like the sign in print shops, "Your rush/emergency job is NOT our emergency..(Get over yourself and your lack of planning.)
Patty patty Patrick! 3 years ago
I just read this whole thing while humming the squid game theme
Meanwhile, you might want to tackle all the stress and burnout you’re feeling from a different side as well. Exercise more. Eat healthier. Spend more time out in nature, away from all the tech and noise. Try meditating. Pick up a new hobby, whether it’s yoga, jogging, building boats, or gardening. In short, you have to remind yourself of the pleasant aspects of life that exist beyond your cubicle and email inbox.
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Guy Incognito 3 years ago
Is it you are an angy violet person on you enjoy a good strangling. Not judging just asking.
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Patty patty Patrick! 3 years ago
When i check it’s -776323298732987874872784787348737878 pm Only 1000000M light years to go.
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Brad Hertzler 3 years ago
Or, you're so busy, you work for an hour, you check the clock again and it's time to go home.
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Stephanie Thompson 3 years ago
And non smokers get 20 coffee breaks and hallway socialization without question!
Karen Parker 3 years ago
No kidding! What non-smokers get up all day for a "go outside and enjoy the sunshine" break.
Memere 3 years ago
I almost had to - my boss was always watching the clock when I took my legally mandated breaks. I'm 100% sure he had someone at the front desk timing me & reporting to him. I was let go from that job 5 years ago & I've never been happier in my life!
Load More Replies... Daniel (ShadowDrakken) 3 years ago
Back when smoking at work was more common, I used to take smoke breaks with the smokers, despite not smoking myself. I figured if they got extra breaks for killing themselves, it was only fair that I did too XD
GenericPanda09 3 years ago
In my personal defence, the CEO was also a smoker and speaking to him for 10 mins over a smoke together outside got a whole lot more work done than if I'd sat at my desk for those 10mins figuring out how to get around all the red tape the people under him put in the way. I could legit say to my boss if they asked why my teams were doing such and such that I'd run it by Keith and he thought it was a great idea. Some days my boss who didn't know the CEO personally and didn't smoke would come out whilst I had one, just so he could insinuate himself with the big boss. Like I'd done waaay before him much to his annoyance.
Jack Bly, a fitness expert, previously told Bored Panda that the number 1 place that you need to look to in order to improve your work performance (whatever your actual job might be) is your health.
“Better health leads to more energy, more focus, and more productivity. To improve our health and ultimately our output, we need to make sure we’re doing things like sleeping 7-8 hours consistently, [having] good nutrition, [and maintaining] consistent exercise.”
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The lesbian knitting panda 3 years ago
'But who will I talk to now!?!?? Phil??!?! I don't want to talk to Phil!!! Phil smells of mouldy bananas!!!!'
Queen Shay 3 years ago
It is!! Coming into work seeing their empty desk Sarah McLachlan I will remember you starts playing in your head everywhere you would meet up and talk s**t about people and Managemnt.
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Sandra Amazing Star 3 years ago
my response is i overslept or my car broke down (even though i don't have one)
He stressed that sleeping and eating well, and getting enough movement make a “night and day difference in our output,” even if they sound very basic and pretty much everyone’s heard about their benefits. “Prioritizing things like workouts actually give us more energy rather than take energy.”
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Yayaboobo 3 years ago
That's exactly what I was going to say. I only check these comments to see if someone said the same thing I wanna say.
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angied4liberty 3 years ago
Meth, maybe. Certainly not crack. The half life is about 15 minutes. (Not a user; I work at a rehab)
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Seanette Blaylock 3 years ago
I can't get up now. The covers have accepted me as one of their own, and if I do move, I'll lose their trust.
Sandra Amazing Star 3 years ago
every time someone tries waking me up like my alarm i'm like : hmm... MAYBE 5 MORE HOURS?NOT MUCH rIgHt?
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Jamie Dagnese 3 years ago
I did not know that until I read this and now I regret ever reading it.
PO Knobtwister 3 years ago
That Youtuber's salary is nothing compared to multinational corporations and untaxable churches. Those are the things that make me feel like a joker
just another teen 3 years ago
no its worse when you go to school and you remeber that 8 year old making 26 thousand on youtube im f*****g 15 and i have to go to school when that little b***h makes stupid videos and gets thousands of dollars for it not fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LJ Robinson 3 years ago
Honey, life isn't fair. If you're 15 I'd say you already know this. Do you think the 8 year old did this by herself?
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Bruno Madrigal 3 years ago
Is the work too much and my mental health is slowly getting worse? Correct.
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Sandra Amazing Star 3 years ago
nurse : WELP FEVER CHECK! *looks at number* nurse: ... WELP! GO HOME NOW PLEASE
Sandra Amazing Star 3 years ago
*slaps boiled chicken on forehead* me : AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA TOO HOTTTTTTTTT GET THIS THING OFF!! D:<
Vision Jinx 3 years ago
This happened to me but they made me retemp after 10 mins. We use the mouth ones with the disposable sleeves. I had just had a sip of coffee a few minutes prior and read 102.7
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RafCo 3 years ago
Cc = can cignore. English isn't my first language, but I think I spelled that right
YHZ 3 years ago
"Cc" means "carbon copy", which means that everyone can see everyone on the recipient list, and "Bcc" means "blind carbon copy", which means that the names can only be seen _by_ the specific recipient listed there. It's a holdover from a time of needing copies of typewritten letters without the existence of a photocopier.
Linn Shonta 3 years ago
CC means “cover copied” as in “you’re not the only one that got this e-Mail!!🤷♀️
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Tim 3 years ago
When I send an email, I don't expect an immediate response. It's just that's when I had a chance to write it.
Theoretical Empiricist 3 years ago
Yeah, they can send 'em, but they shouldn't expect a response until the next day. If they do, they're just setting up disappointment for themselves.
Load More Replies... François Carré 3 years ago
Oh I wish I could just say that. It's the most sensible personal work rule I can think of.
Jyri Hakola 3 years ago
Not that great on the northern latitudes when sun rises 4 AM in the summer... ;)
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King Kashue 3 years ago
Except with that one it's not because the students won't get the meme, it's because if you show the students the meme you're going to get complaints from parents because the meme is vulgar AF. That they'll get definitely 'get it' is actually part of the problem.
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NotTodaySatan!! 3 years ago
That's what I am thinking. How old are you to not comprehend a humorous picture??? I mean, pictures have been around in some form or another forever....
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teacher : Welcome class, today we are learning about MEMES! does anyone know what that is? -*no one raises hand*- me at the back of the class : ... SHOOT THEMMM -*pull gun out*- SHOOT THEMMMMMMMMMM
Lindsey Judd-Bruder 3 years ago
OR when I make a joke at work but nobody gets it, because I'M old, and they don't understand my references. 😂😂😂😂
Ricardo Montleban 3 years ago
"when you find a funny meme at work." Your coworkers dont care about your meme, because they're stuck doing YOUR job.
Eagle Girl 3 years ago
your momma doesn't know what a meme is! hahahaa! Wait, did I say that out loud?
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Veronica Sjöberg 3 years ago
Yes. Don't trust that and don't vent. Just say "I'm fine" and go to someone else with your mess. Scary.
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François Carré 3 years ago (edited)
And you don't have to take notes in meetings. If it's really important or it concerns you directly you'll remember it anyway.
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UDERSERVELOVE! 3 years ago
For my whole life everyone I knee who worked a full time job worked 8-5
kath morgan 3 years ago
I used to work 8-2 and it was quite nice, felt like I had the afternoons off. Was a tough retail gig though.
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Queen Shay 3 years ago
I wouldn’t go to my high school reunion but would definitely go to this!!
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Legen ( wait for it ) dary 3 years ago
"Not even at all" is a great way to summarize my life in general.
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leia's emotional cupcake 3 years ago
this is me anytime a have to leave the classroom to do something lol. Hey! I need to take my friend to the nurse! We both need to go give something to a teacher!
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Bella Jones 3 years ago
Since the pandemic, I've been 100% WFH. Sometimes I spend all day in my pyjamas and slippers. If someone tries to slide in a quick Zoom call, I have to suggest an hour later so I can get showered and dressed, and put make up on. Today for example; it's now11.40 and I have a Zoom meeting at 13.00. I've been dressed for 10 mins.
Mateo Grajales Jaramillo 3 years ago
I'm a guy, a few months after WFH started I started showering after work, if they want a zoom call I'll just brush my hair. I'm considering cutting it really short so I don't have to do that
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Nathaniel 3 years ago (edited)
For the first twenty years of your life all your friends are the same age. Then you start work, And becoming bezzie mates with 65 year old Maude, and hate Colin who is the same age as you and should be able to relate to.
Felkey Felkey 3 years ago
I have 3 people who I consider my closest work friends. One is in his early 60s getting ready for retirement, another is in his mid 40s, the last one is 27 and actually in my age group (I'm 28).
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Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago
I had an older relative who always ate dessert first in case he died during the meal. He did that for like 30 years.
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Anonymous Female 3 years ago
I had a job the denied a time off request, and it was just for a day, not a whole week or anything. So I just called in sick. LOL
Theo Blackwood 3 years ago
Been there done that. You won’t give me three hours off for physio therapy (which I put in the comments that I know they can see)’so I called in sick. It seems they haven’t cooped in that if we book a holiday, we’re taking it no matter what. M
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Nelson Sturdivant 3 years ago
Because any image of a teletubbie is cursed.
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Thanatos Charles 3 years ago
Triple that, then do it twice a day, boom 240h for playing games and getting paid
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LJ Robinson 3 years ago
That's what I was taught when I was young. Work hard, do your very best 100% of the time, be a mindful worker, solve problems before they start getting worse, will lead to advancements. Nope nope nope nope, not true at all. Maybe it used to be true, but not anymore.
Random Anon 3 years ago
Like 12 really. When you're broke and hungry most of the time, the reality, the world isn't fair, hits you like a fright train. You appear nice to blend in but do what it takes to get fed.
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Random Anon 3 years ago
When you're young, you never thought about looking forward to retirement. And then when you do, you sort of panic if you could even make retirement. So at this rate, I think I'll either drop dead still typing into the laptop or tell everyone on a virtual meeting I'm heading towards the light.
Random Anon 3 years ago
When you're young, you never thought about looking forward to retirement. And then when you do, you sort of panic if you could even make retirement. So at this rate, I think I'll either drop dead still typing into the laptop or tell everyone on a virtual meeting I'm heading towards the light.
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