11AM Filing

Boss: All of these folders need to be filed right away, but I can’t trust the desk guys to do it.

Tutor #1: Isn’t that their job?

Boss: Yes, but they need to be filed alphabetically, and they can’t do that.

Tutor #1: They can’t file alphabetically?

Boss: Apparently not. [Tutor #2] spent two hours yesterday trying to put everything back in order.

Tutor #2, breaking into laughter: Is that what you thought I was doing? Shit!

Boss: What were you doing, then?

Tutor #2: I dropped my ring in the drawer, and I had to take out all the folders to find it! It took forever, too.

Boss: Did you at least put them back alphabetically when you were done?

Tutor $2: Are you on crack? That’s the desk guy’s job!

101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, Maryland

Overheard by: Ren

Posted on January 19, 2019
Bosses and Underlings, Comebacks, Gripes, Maryland, Offers and requests, Time Management

Ma'am, I Was Talking About a Commemorative Plaque

Woman to on cell: Hi, this is Susan Smith*. I was successful using a toothbrush so I don't need your help. Thanks for offering. Bye.

Glenview, Illinois

Overheard by: Jess

Posted on January 4, 2019
General Idiocy, Health & Hygiene, Illinois, Offers and requests, On the phone

Pretty Much His Deal With God, Too

Boss: I’m pretty much unavailable all afternoon since I have to go to the funeral, but if you really need me, you can call me between the church and the cemetary.

Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on December 29, 2018
Bosses, Death, Massachusetts, Offers and requests, Time Management

Close. So Close.

Boss: I need two Excedrin and a Pepsi, stat!
Coworker, trying to be helpful: How about some cheese and nerds?

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Posted on November 3, 2018
Bosses, Coworkers, Health & Hygiene, Meals and Snacks, Minnesota, Offers and requests

Some Employees Embrace Their Work More Than Others

Stressed office worker, picking up phone: Thank you for helping, may I hold you?

Greensboro, North Carolina

Posted on October 22, 2018
Coworkers, North Carolina, Offers and requests, On the phone, Sexuality

You Seem to Have Lost Your Passion for the Business

Market researcher, frustrated at client: I don’t have auto pilot Las Vegas porn attendance statistics in my brain!

Pearl District
Portland, Oregon

Posted on October 19, 2018
Consultants, Default, Offers and requests, Oregon, Weirdness

Dude, That’s My Desk

Bitter intern to cheerful intern: Jeez, stop being so motivated and shit. The only thing I’m actively doing today is refraining from eating magic mushrooms at my desk.

Rockefeller Plaza
New York City, New York

Posted on October 6, 2018
Compare and contrast, Coworkers, Default, Interns & Temps, New York, Offers and requests, Substance Use & Abuse

The Perils of Hiring 12-Year-Olds

Receptionist shouting down hallway: Stop talking about me, Cindy*! I can hear you talking about me!
Cindy: [Keeps talking.]Receptionist: [Rings Cindy.]Cindy: Hello?
Receptionist: Stop talking about me — I can hear you talking about me!
Cindy: Who is this?

Douglas Street
Milton
Australia

Overheard by: Supaflyrocksta