We all have that one colleague who makes work feel like a sitcom. I have a colleague who is a whirlwind of chaos always losing their headset, talking a mile a minute, and somehow turning every coffee break into a stand-up routine. At first, it felt exhausting, and i used to feel annoyed but now I find myself laughing more because of them. Work stress is heavy, but people like this remind me that sometimes a little craziness is what keeps us sane.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I am that coworker 😹😁

like

One of my managers has this type of personality.

Ugh! That is just frustating.

I'll be honest, I love those kinds of people. I have a coworker who reminds me of Chris Farley, and he is just so funny. I love just sitting and listening to his endless wild stories and anecdotes. Plus, the customers love him!

I can think of two employees I have had like this (three, if we count the guy that looked like Woody Allen) that I can remember right now. One was unintentionally like this (and I have spoken of him before), and the other was intentionally like this.

I still remember his employee eval. First time I used the "your biggest strength is your greatest weakness" line. The problem is, he had no off-switch. Everyone loved him, but he didn't know when to stop. I saw my biggest management task being to get him to tone it down when it needed to tone down, but not extinguishing that spark.

Sometimes I am this coworker exact coworker... "I'm sorry, I just work here". "Is this thing on? (right before I make a store closing announcement)" "Sorry I was late from break, I got lost in the store".

I am the funny coworker when appropriate, as far as the chaos I do my best to avoid being that type of coworker...

Love that! Those coworkers who bring the chaos and laughs are the real MVPs — turning stressful days into moments you actually look forward to. Sometimes a little crazy is exactly what we need!

I will go as far as comparing this to group chat. Every group chat has a smaller group chat that excludes at least one person. If you aren't part of a smaller group chat, you ARE the person excluded ;) Same thing here, if you don't have someone at work who makes it feel like a sit com, you ARE that person. (You also need someone that thinks filming your place of business would make a great reality show. They sometimes are, but do not have to be, the same as the sitcom star)

Related Posts

What are some important keywords to add to my resume to land me an interview as a SDR? No experience in SaaS but I have 5+ years of sales experience.

like

do we need to submit at base location or can we submit at our nearest cognizant office?

like

Does PwC start internal transfer applications and L1 visa processing easily?

like

Today I learned a new thing. One candidate was referred by a colleague of mine in the system. He got selected and offer letter rolled out.

When he checked the system he realized the referral was not taken and the background system captured it as direct hire.

So my friend is not going to get any referral incentive.

Wondering if anyone else faced the same issue?

like

Hey there!

I got offers from Accenture with 6 LPA + Variable pay and from PWC with 7 LPA + Variable pay (Screenshot below). I would like to join acccenture but the amount seems very less. I have 2.3 years of experience. Should I negotiate with accenture? Please give me some expert opinion.

Post Photo
like

So has anyone been able to find love here?

likeuplifting

Hi All,, Can I get any reference for Data Engineer?? I have 5+ yrs of Big data and spark exp.

like

Oh man this is hard....picking a favorite child would be easier

Post Photo
like

Moving from government to BigLaw as a 6th year. Since I'm coming in as a mid-level, I feel like this transition is different than a junior whom partners expect to know little. Any advice?

like

Going to Wharton in the fall. Is it worth going MBB over returning to big 4 (sponsored)? Is this a common path?

like

Would anyone in this bowl be interested in participating in live sessions? Perhaps tips and tricks, networking, interview tips, salary negotiation, etc. as topics…

likesmarthelpful

have a requirement to show an interactive scatter chart in Power Point from data stored in an Excel spreadsheet. Power Point and Excel files need to be in the same folder on a local machine and usable without an internet connection. I'm wondering if anyone has had a similar rewritten and, if yes, what was the approach and/or tools that you used?

I've researched using VBA but there are several examples and I'm wondering the most maintainable and user- friendly solution. Thx!

like

I was asked to recreate this stock image from online and have no idea how to start. I tried using merge shapes with a circle and a rectangle but things were coming out looking funny. Any help would be appreciated!

Post Photo
like

Is all the recent 405N traffic around Long Beach in the morning super bowl related?

like

What is a material billable hours difference from your peers at the same group? If I bill 150 less a year than another associate should I be worried?

like
like

Getting ready to study for the CAMS exam. Do I need anything extra besides just studying the study guide and practice exam over and over. I’ve read online about people using AML assassin; is it worth it?

like

Favorite jeans brand for wearing to work in a business casual environment?

like

Cole Haan vs AE. Discuss

helpfulfunny

Does anyone wear ties anymore? Wanted to buy a ferragamo and a Hermès tie for Christmas but I feel like no one requires them anymore. Also how are BB ties compared to these two?

Additional Posts in Crazy Customer Stories

getting asked for discounts constantly when they know its a hard " no " but keeps asking is crazy to me

like

"Evaluation In Progress" what is this mean in TCS. Got mail to upload the documents and current status "Evaluation In Progress". Other side I see Intervew Process as " Prepare Better Learn more about the..." see the screen shot.

Finally what all this mean ?

Post Photo
likeuplifting

Hi how much does a florist get paid per hour? Thanks

Back when I was getting started in the food world, I worked flipping burgers at In-n-Out. A man came in and said the burgers he had gotten weren’t right. He dumped the food on the counter and then he started throwing them back behind the counter. We gave him a refund and then his demeanor completely changed. He was calmer and he told us to have a great day as he left us to clean up the mess he made.

funnylike

I had customers tell me how amazing the salads I make for them. It’s great that I can make salads that good!

like

Someone came in and ordered 60 bacon double cheeseburgers… my crew thought I was kidding. 😅

likefunnyuplifting

At a different job I had a customer trying to swindle me in telling me that there was a deal in an item that never had a deal or promotion for sale so he made me scan the item 20 times before believing me. Obviously, he finally let it go but I scan it with an inventory scanner that showed me all of the sale price promotions if there were any

like

Once when I was waiting tables, I had a guy pay me cash. The change was 45 cents, which I didn't give back to him because like who wants that. He then asked where the change was, and when I explained that I didn't give back the loose change, he made a big stink about how dollars and cents matter and didn't leave me a tip. He was a republican staffer on capitol hill.

likesmarthelpfulfunny

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal