Amazing How Men Die Before Women Do

Female coworker #1: Yeah, I didn't come into work the other day because I was bleeding so bad, I mean I was in the bathroom every hour changing my pad.
Female coworker #2: I know, I bleed extremely heavily! I'm in there at least every 20 minutes.
Female coworker #1: At least I'm not like Patti*, she was bleeding like the Niagra Falls. When I'm bleeding all over myself, I just don't feel like working.

Cecil County, Maryland

Posted on June 22, 2015
Compare and contrast, Coworkers, Health & Hygiene, Maryland, Office Politics

Now That Maggie Retired

Customer: You did a wonderful job on your Christmas tree!
Boss: Actually, my staff did all the work.
Staff #1: No, you set the tree up.
Boss: Yes, but you added some ornaments.
Staff #1: Only a few, but I fluffed up the branches so I guess I’m the office fluffer.

Cleveland, Ohio

Posted on June 20, 2015
Bosses, Compliments, Customers, Default, Employees, Holidays, Office Politics, Ohio, Words

Nebraska? Agreed.

Woman in cubicle, after chatting for half an hour: Wow. What a waste of time and resources.

Nebraska

Posted on June 19, 2015
Dumb Employees, Nebraska, Office Politics, Time Management

Warning! Warning! Truth Outbreak in Sector Seven!

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

Posted on June 18, 2015
Hiring & Firing, Interviewers/Interviewees, Office Politics, Oregon, Questions

No Responsibility Is So Slight That It Can’t Be Abused

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