69Work & OfficeMy manager announced we need to 'foster a culture of transparency.' I raised my hand and said, 'So we can finally see who's actually doing the work?'Show PunchlineShare
37Work & OfficeMy coworker told me he 'lives for his job.' I said, 'That's great. Do you also sleep at the desk?' He said, 'No, but I eat lunch at the desk, nap at the desk, and occasionally cry at the desk.'Show PunchlineShare
63Work & OfficeMy boss said we need to 'think bigger' for the quarterly presentation. I said, 'Sure, I'll make the font size 72.'Show PunchlineShare
44Work & OfficeI asked my boss if I could leave at 4:30 for a dentist appointment. He said, 'Sure, but make sure you're back by five.' I said, 'I'm going to the DENTIST.' He said, 'I know, but we're short-staffed and I need you to at least be in the building when the receptionist calls.'Show PunchlineShare
54Work & OfficeI asked my manager if I could take a personal day to 'reconnect with myself,' and she said sure but could I send a quick email before I left.Show PunchlineShare
50Work & OfficeOur office has a 'no meetings before ten AM' policy, so I suggested we start our Monday sync at 9:59 to beat the rule.Show PunchlineShare
31Work & OfficeThe intern asked if there was a specific dress code for the company picnic.Show PunchlineShare
41Work & OfficeThe intern tried to fix the coffee machine by giving it a pep talk.Show PunchlineShare
79Work & OfficeThe IT department locked my computer account because of too many failed password attempts.Show PunchlineShare
42Work & OfficeI told my boss I needed a new computer because mine is so slow it takes three days to load a simple spreadsheet.Show PunchlineShare