humor
Workplace witticisms, job jokes and career quips; who says work can't be a laughing matter?
Beyond the Obvious
In a world dominated by data, facts, and constant analysis, there exists a quieter, often overlooked form of knowing—one that operates beneath the surface of conscious thought. It’s the subtle whisper of intuition, the inner compass that guides us toward truths we cannot yet explain. This is the art of tuning beyond the obvious: sensing what we know without always understanding why.
By Habibullah khan about a year ago in Journal
Stale Mate
Dear my friend, who needs to listen to my every word. I am done. I’ve finally had enough of it all. Now is the time to pack it all in because I can’t stomach it anymore. For hours I wait to be greeted and yet you pay me no attention. The moment I wake I am full of energy, ready to start the day and yet you have no time for me. Why bother in the first place? Do you even bother to look at me?
By Elizabeth Butlerabout a year ago in Journal
"Gentlemen - ladies - I wash my hands of this madness". Content Warning.
To My “Beloved” Students, Congratulations! You’ve done it. You’ve finally broken me. I am officially resigning from my post as your glorified babysitter, unpaid therapist, personal Google, and the human embodiment of “Why do we even need to learn this?” Effective immediately (or earlier, if the urge to run screaming into the woods becomes too strong to resist), I am taking my red pens, my lesson plans, and the last shreds of my dignity (and sanity) and walking directly into the sunset. Or traffic. TBD.
By Sara Littleabout a year ago in Journal
Fear of the Mediocre
I've always had this burning sensation that I must do something. Constantly pondering what, why, and how? Scared of failure, and terrified of beginnings. To take the leap; to take the jump - it takes courage, bravery. Your absolute very best.
By Rosie J. Sargentabout a year ago in Journal
I Resign From Being Your Door Mat!. Content Warning.
Dear Carol, You have met some crazy people in your life. Yes, I said crazy. Take that boyfriend who you fell crazily in love with. Was he any good for you? Yes, he worked in a hospital and he liked your children, but he couldn't wait to strip with another woman in bed, and he was always drunk to the eyeballs unless he was at work.
By Carol Ann Townendabout a year ago in Journal
Goodbye, ChatGPT
Dear Chat GPT, This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write, and part of me wishes I could avoid it altogether. But I think we both know that avoiding the truth doesn’t change it. So here it is: I am resigning from your services.
By Lora Colemanabout a year ago in Journal
The Jewel of the Gulf: A Tale of Burj Al Arab
Rising proudly from the shores of the Persian Gulf, shaped like the billowing sail of a grand dhow, the Burj Al Arab stands as an enduring symbol of Dubai’s ambition, luxury, and unyielding pursuit of excellence. Often hailed as the world's most luxurious hotel, and sometimes referred to as the only “seven-star” hotel on Earth, the Burj Al Arab is more than just a marvel of engineering—it is a tale of vision, perseverance, and brilliance.
By Real life 🧬 stories about a year ago in Journal
To Be No More: A Prince’s Resignation
Dear Will, We need to talk. And not in the way I usually “talk”—you know, those five-page monologues where I pause dramatically every six words and stare into the abyss while audiences scribble notes about "existential dread." No, I mean a real conversation. Well… as real as it gets when you're just ink and I’m just what spilled out of it.
By Abdul Wahababout a year ago in Journal
