#OverheardAtWork

What's the Zoom-equivalent of a firm handshake?

I am an office manager for the pediatric department in a dental office in Wisconsin. It was a private practice recently bought out by a DSO. I’m just wondering what the average salary is for office m… more

Overheard at the bakery early this morning: "I swear they put crack in the cookies here." "Would you stop eating them if they did?" "No." "Well then I guess it doesn… more

This was at a town hall (government led, contractors were attending). The base commander was speaking and said “You have the mission and you have people. Which one is more important? The mission obvio… more

My boss has what we call "boomer humor" and that leads to some less than appropriate jokes in the office sometimes. Today a client overheard him telling a pretty non-PC joke from his office … more

There is a lot of dysfunction in the team I work for. We can’t express opinions or frustrations without backlash. A coworker submitted a complain on our GM about how he speaks to us in our group meeti… more

Hi team,

I'm excited to apply for the React Native developer position you've posted. With 4.4 years of experience and over 10 successful app projects, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your team. I special… more

As soon as I put my work clothes on, my whole body starts hurting. 😩

What would you do if you heard your coworker (who's a new friend) talking really badly about your boss (who's an old friend) to customers? If it was to another coworker or something it would b… more

If you have any sought of weakness in life, don’t reveal it to your bosses and colleagues at KPMG. They will exploit you to the core! Weaknesses like a sick child or a parent or if you are an immigran… more

Overheard in the garden aisle today: "If I had known you didn't have a job, I never would have let you move in. I'd break up with you right now if you had somewhere to go other than Home … more

Hello to all! Wanted to see if anyone can share some insight on exxonmobil hiring process. I interviewed twice in late April. My application status before the interview showed In Progress. A week after the interview the date updated and continued to show in progress. Its almost 3 months n… more

Overheard:

(On phone) "Wait, wait, are you serious? Because I've also been having dreams about snakes."

The more I work as developer. The more I'm getting annoyed.

Like, nobody needs theoretical coding knowledge while you need to do it in practical manner.

Why? Because code reciting will kill you.

I gu… more

I’ve been with Humana for over three years. Two of which I’ve been undergoing treatment for my cancer. The fact that an insurance company doesn’t have sick days is incredibly concerning. Having to wai… more

I was fired 3 weeks ago 1st time in my career for going to HR about some serious hurrasment from my Boss I tried so hard not to but it was unbearable to my surprise HR and my Boss did a teams meet wit… more

Less at work as opposed to discussed with wife while at lunch in our kitchen. She ended a calibration session with her manager and several other managers, all men. They discussed an employee, based i… more

Is it true that you should always split Aces and Eights?

If you were looking for a sign to not go into work tomorrow, this is it.

Coworker: “Jane just texted me that Acme Co. is pulling out of Narnia.”
Me: “Jane…who doesn’t work here anymore?”
Coworker: “Yes.”
Me: “Acme Co has never been a client. Did she give any reasons why they’re exiting Narnia … more

I swear God is in the business of taking from me to give to others. And seriously, just WHY?! I’m exhausted 🙄

Nothing makes me want to go take a "bio-break" more than the 5 minute Outlook notification that a meeting is about to start. Surely I am not the only one this happens to!

Is it in poor taste and unprofessional to gift your references with a gift card? Does that seem like bribery? What is another way to express gratitude with the hopes they stay a reference and stay co… more

You will be just fine trust me

I interned at this big company last year, and my old boss set me up for an interview in the design department. I'm not qualified for the open roles, so I'm unsure about this interview. I don&#… more

I interned at this big company last year, and my old boss set me up for an interview in the design department. I'm not qualified for the open roles, so I'm unsure about this interview. I don&#… more

I just started this job and I don’t like how it’s going already! I wish I could ask in the interview if people bully and gossip all day because this is a TOXIC ENVIRONMENT! I stay quiet and to myself … more

How do you guys focus during online meetings?? I notice I’m getting noticeably less out of meetings where I’m just starting at someone’s screen or their teams bubble than an in person conversation. Wo… more