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Workplace witticisms, job jokes and career quips; who says work can't be a laughing matter?

Nightmares and Daydreams
Have you ever had one of those days that feels like you’re trudging through a nightmare? I had one of those last week. I was working. Where else would you be in a nightmare?
By Sandy Gillman28 days ago in Journal
I'm Verified at Vocal and Stripe Yet Cannot Withdraw Twenty-Five Dollars, Nor Get a Reply from Support
I'm starting to get a little pissed. I can't withdraw twenty-five dollars—a princely sum, to be sure—from my Vocal wallet, although I've withdrawn sixteen times before, and, according to Stripe's AI bot helper guy, I'm completely verified over there, as well as being verified over here.
By Tom Bakerabout a month ago in Journal
Bingo, New Appliances, & Passport Stamps
Dear MF’n Diary, In exactly three Fridays the boy will be headed back to campus. And I couldn’t be more excited. Not just for me and the diminishing expectation of meals & groceries. But for him, too.
By A Word with Kai2 months ago in Journal
What leaders say
I recently relayed an anecdote from my long career in... lots of different things. It was an episode from my youth (well, my late 20s at any rate). A new senior director had taken over the operation of the UK arm of a multi-national publishing business that was my employer at the time. He was parachuted in from the American arm of the business (it was a UK corporation to start with), presumably to add some US know-how to our ignorant, backwater business.
By Raymond G Taylor2 months ago in Journal
Never Said I Was Nice
It must be exhausting, honestly, to be the type of person who tries so hard to convince yourself that real effort and work is fake just so you don't have to face reality.
By Sara Wilson2 months ago in Journal
Hired at the IRS at 16!
When I was only 16, I was blessed with an absolute godsend of a job. Hanging in the counselors office at school was a flyer titled: STUDENTS! WORK SWINGS AT THE IRS- MAKE MONEY FOR COLLEGE!
By Thomas Speer2 months ago in Journal
Overqualified & Stuck
Overqualified & Stuck Dear MF’n Diary, I’ve been chasing the post-COVID dream – remote work -- and well, let’s just say I’m running out of breath.
By A Word with Kai3 months ago in Journal
Single, Broke, & Tuition's Due
Single, Broke, & Tuition’s Due Dear MF’n Diary, I am $1,361.19 past due on the boy’s 25-26 school year tuition. Move in day for sophomore year is August 14th, the bill is going to get even higher.
By A Word with Kai3 months ago in Journal
45, Hot Flashes, & Vision Boards
45, Hot Flashes, & Vision Boards In three months, I’ll be 45. Forty-five. I have no plans. No photo shoot, no fancy dinner, no party, no trip, nothing.
By A Word with Kai3 months ago in Journal
Down The Lane
I’m not sure why I applied for this job. Maybe it sounded exhilarating to me. Afterall, how many people can say they manage a venue where people go to have a good time, catch up with friends, get a little exercise, and then kick back in the lounge afterwards. Boy, I had no idea how mistaken I was, but it didn’t take me long to learn the truth.
By Mark Gagnon3 months ago in Journal
Choosing the Fire: Elijah’s Bold Faith and Jesus’ Call to Full Obedience
Hey everyone welcome to this time together. Thanks for joining me. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I am just a regular guy a veteran a dad a gardener a bit of a scientist who loves Einstein and the wonders of the universe and most importantly a Catholic trying to spread the Word of Jesus right here. Let us spend some real time together opening our hearts to God. Whether you are chilling at home dealing with your own struggles or just scrolling and landed here let us pray and dive into Scripture. No pressure to chat back just let these words sink in pray along in your heart and let the Lord meet you where you are.
By Failproof Flowers3 months ago in Journal
Let’s say the rosary-Tuesday: Sorrowful Mysteries
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. On the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the Resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
By Failproof Flowers3 months ago in Journal