More Workplace Jokes
- I asked for a window seat in the office. They said the only window seat left faces the parking lot, which felt symbolic.
- The IT department asked if I'd tried turning it off and on again. I had not, and it worked immediately, which is deeply humbling.
- My manager said the deadline is 'soft.' I've since learned 'soft deadline' means 'still a deadline, but with extra guilt.'
- The company survey asked for anonymous feedback. Somehow my manager still knew it was me.
- The quarterly budget meeting ran ninety minutes over. Someone brought snacks halfway through, which was the only bright spot.
- A new coworker asked me for career advice. I told her to guard her lunch, and that was the extent of my wisdom.