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Monthly Archives: December 2008

December 14th, 2008

Laughter is still great relief!

The Worried Worker (W2)

There is less and less to laugh about these days.  Most experts suggest that our recession will be a horrible one with little to offer any of us much hope.  We’re all going to be in pain. 
 
 
“There’s a lot to be said for making people laugh.  Did you know that’s all some people have? [...]

December 13th, 2008

Butt Heads - Hire a Lawyer #3

From court reporters in “Disorder in the American Courts - Charles M. Sevilla”

 
ATTORNEY:
Are you sexually active?

WITNESS:
No, I just lie there.

December 11th, 2008

The next Bailout campaign


December 9th, 2008

Sometimes you just have to watch the boss’s kid…

Mad James

When I was in business school I took classes like strategic thinking, accounting and B-to-B marketing. Nowhere in my required course description did it say I needed to take “Babysitting 101.”
 
The other day my boss brought his eight year old daughter to work. Sure that may sound cute to you, but the little kid was [...]

December 8th, 2008

Holiday Party?

The Worried Worker (W2)

Very few companies or businesses are doing it up this year – they’re either short of cash, or scared of the new year – maybe even scared of the new week right after a party.
 
The “holiday party” is one of those weird crossroads where the personal meets the professional. And, often times, it’s where the [...]

December 4th, 2008

Giving 100% At Work Is Bullshit!

The Worried Worker (W2)

 
There isn’t a worker anywhere who gives a 100% at work.  None of us.  It’s impossible.  We think about family, money, the weekend, the girl in the other office, our crummy car, the boss’s new car, what’s on TV, etc. 
 
So, the employee or employer who says they give 100% is a liar.  They might [...]

December 4th, 2008

Executive Paycheck - Found Personal Photocopies

Letter To W2

I went to the copier to make copies and found one the executive’s investment forms on there.  I know I shouldn’t have looked but I did – holy cow!  They’re rich.  I’m still clipping coupons and they’re so cheap, but he has enough money to retire today!  I want to do something to let them [...]

December 3rd, 2008

Butt Heads - Hire a Lawyer #2

From court reporters in “Disorder in the American Courts - Charles M. Sevilla”

ATTORNEY:

What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
 
WITNESS:
Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

December 3rd, 2008

Stores Closing - Nationwide

Check your local news for details – send us your updates - can this be true?
                       
Ann Taylor
Closing 117 stores nationwide. A company spokeswoman said the company hasn’t revealed which stores will be shuttered.
 
Eddie Bauer
Already closed 27 shops in the first quarter and plans to close up to two more outlet stores by the end [...]

December 1st, 2008

I Didn’t Ask For Enough Money!

Letter To W2

I need a raise to keep up with expenses and didn’t do a good job in asking for more when I got my last one.  I just take whatever they give me and then get mad about it later.  This time is worse.  I know times are tough, but I need money and don’t want [...]