Woman in cubicle, after chatting for half an hour: Wow. What a waste of time and resources.
Nebraska
Woman in cubicle, after chatting for half an hour: Wow. What a waste of time and resources.
Nebraska
Interviewer: Do you have any questions?
Interviewee: Within the firm, are there opportunities for advancement?
Interviewer: Basically, it’s an entry-level job — when you begin it’s going to be like,’Shut up and color, we’re going to micro-manage you.’
15th Street and Yamhill Avenue
Portland, Oregon
Overheard by: PH factor
Manager: Just because I’m a manager they are treating me like I can’t be a customer! I wanted to put something on hold and they said, ‘No, that’s for customers.’ I have a key to this bitch! I’ll be all up in here ringing that shit up myself.
Valley Stream, New York
Overheard by: J-Face
Coworker, sighing: I don't mind if you talk in the office as long as you're not talking to me…
Broadway & Waverly
New York City, New York
Overheard by: Emily
Office manager (over the intercom): Whoever had a problem with the new toilet, please report to the bathroom at this time.
Warner Robins, Georgia
Overheard by: I just work here.
Supervisor: We need to fill a position. John, I need you to write me a Craig's list ad.
John: What should I put in?
Supervisor: Just put in your job.
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Boss to office employees, about receptionist: We're gonna need Jennifer to start wearing provocative clothing to get some customers in here!
Marietta, Georgia
Overheard by: Sure, I'll slut it up for you a bit…
Maintenance man to another: Seems like you're always on your knees.
Arizona State University
Overheard by: Erin
Admin to big boss: I like it when someone gives me work and I can finish it immediately and get it right back to them. I'm a wham-bam-thank-you-mam kind of girl.
Arlington, Virginia
Overheard by: Not suprised to hear it
Leader to team gathered in a circle: But if everything worked, then we wouldn't have a job. So that's our approach.
Watertown, Massachusetts
