1PM Lunch

Worker #1: I thought you were supposed to be at the doctor.
Worker #2: Look at me! I can’t go in there! He’d put me on something for sure!

4182 Forsyth Road
Macon, Georgia

Posted on March 30, 2020
Coworkers, Georgia, Gripes, Health & Hygiene

…Could You Turn on My Computer for Me?

Creative director: I can't take the course because I don't have the software.
Peon: Why don't you find out what the software costs and how to get it, and submit a proposal?
Creative director: I don't know where to find that information.
Peon: Why don't you use something called “the internet” to look it up?
Creative director: You mean like go into Google and type the name of the software?
Peon: Yeah, like that.
Creative director: Oh, good idea.

Columbus, Ohio

Overheard by: Horse Whisperer

Posted on March 30, 2020
Advice, Bosses and Underlings, General Idiocy, Gripes, Internet, Ohio, Technology

5PM That’s a Wrap

Office worker: You know how everyone just looks at themselves and sees pure ugliness?

1800 G Street NW
Washington, DC

Posted on March 25, 2020
Coworkers, Feelings, Gripes, Physical Appearance, Sensory Experiences, Washington DC

Performance Review Time at the CIA

General manager: I told you to respect your boss. I didn’t tell you to obey her orders.

230 North College Street
Charlotte, North Carolina

Posted on March 17, 2020
Bosses, Gripes, North Carolina, Offers and requests, Words

5PM That’s a Wrap

Guy in elevator: Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and say, “You have no personal power!”

200 Varick Street
New York, New York

Overheard by: Eve’s droppings

Posted on March 13, 2020
Gripes, New York, Sensory Experiences, Strangers

1PM Lunch in Cafeteria

Employee: No one comes here anymore, it’s too crowded.

383 Madison Avenue
New York, NY

Overheard by: kt

Posted on March 3, 2020
Employees, Gripes, Health & Hygiene, New York

11AM Staff Meeting

Boss: Your job isn’t to solve problems; your job is to find solutions.

117 South Street
Hopkinton, Massachusetts

Overheard by: Guido Sarducci

Posted on March 1, 2020
Dumb Bosses, Gripes, Massachusetts, Philosophy

2PM Print Termination Letter

Boss: You know what my problem is? I’m too nice a guy. I fired [Lenore] this morning. I should’ve kept her on till the end of the day, but then I would’ve felt like I was using her. I’m an idiot.
Salesperson: That’s two problems.

40 Shuman Boulevard
Naperville, Illinois