“Ms. Martin, I’ve been meaning to have a little chat with you about your cubicle addition.”
From May/June 2003
Admit it: You’ve known a co-worker who came just shy of this with a cubicle jam-packed with photos and memorabilia. And you just know there’s a little hand-stitched, framed sampler that says “Cubicle, Sweet Cubicle.”
“…and all those opposed to my idea signify by saying ‘I resign.’”
From Mar/April 2009
And we’ve all known this boss. That’s why I say you just have to laugh about a bad day at the office. And a little wine doesn’t hurt, either (especially if you still work for this guy).
“The good news, Harcourt, is that I don’t know what I’d do without you around here—the bad news is that I’m about to find out.”
From Jan/Feb 2009
If the “good news” part is supposed to make Harcourt feel better, I rather doubt it worked.
“We’ll add extra to your severance package if you promise to go work for our competition.”
From Mar/April 2009
There IS something worse than getting fired—being bribed to work for the competitors! Open wound, insert salt.
“How long have you been working here, Gilbert?” “Since I heard you coming down the hall!”
From Sept/Oct 1999
I reached back to 1999 for this one. I think Gilbert may end up working for the competition, bribe or no bribe.
“So this is hell? It looks just like my old office.”
From Jan/Feb 2001
Pretty much says it all. Not about MY office, of course. Lucifer does bear a striking resemblance to a former boss, though…
“You put me in charge of employee morale. If you take away everyone’s million-dollar bonus, it’s going to undo everything I’ve accomplished!”
From Jul/Aug 2007
Put this guy in charge of morale? Let’s take a vote…
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comment about what?
Very funny. Work can be very funny – if you look at it properly.
Everyone needs a good laugh, espescially at the end of a work day.
Life and death for so many modern office workers: Going from one cubicle to another. What’s so “Brave” about this “New World?”
Sorry.
The guy who buys morale with big bonuses certainly gets my vote..