Neil here sure knows how to quit a job! He seems like a pretty charming dude, so I think his resignation-by-cake probably came off as cute rather than annoying. And how many resignation letters do you get to eat?
It's Monday morning. You need a pot of coffee, and you'd better get it, or you'll end up like this guy. Poor bastard.
Remember my poll on annoying corporate catchphrases? Well, here's a more concise list you can copy and carry around in your pocket. During a meeting, mark off a box every time someone says an annoying corporate catchphrase or buzzword, and silently to yourself (unless you want to go to HR), say "Bingo!"
As more and more young people become interested in politics, studies show that fewer and fewer of them are interested in office politics. In spite of the fact that "Petty bullshit is the foundation of our worklife," according to one office busybody and expert in office politics, the apathetic attitude remains. But who will complain about dirty bathrooms, unchanged ink cartridges, and other crucial office issues?
Financial consulting firm Dillon/Edwards Investments took too long to establish a website on the Internet, so when they finally got around to it, all the good URLs were taken. They didn't get their first-choice web address, but they compromised and got something that'll suffice. No big deal.
Most workplaces emphasize the value of teamwork. Some even force their employees to partake in mandatory team building exercises, which usually amount to a giant waste of everyone's time. But not in this instance.
What better way to prepare for your week back at the office than by watching a video about that one person (in this case, a dude) who doesn't quite understand the words "appropriate" and "boundaries." (I know, I know, it's no Happy Caturday.)
The weekday rat race can get a little mind-numbing sometimes, especially mid-afternoon when lunch has passed and five o'clock ain't really around the corner. So, what to do? Make an ass of yourself, of course!