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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/linkedinlunatics
 

The perfect way to mourn your mundane life.

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[–] [email protected] 139 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Hey, bud. I can't leave the office after just getting there to go lift weights. I also have zero control over 80% of the meetings I attend. Dude has no idea how privileged he is.

[–] [email protected] 74 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Saying NO is a superpower!

"Hey, Sanctus. Where are you going? I was hoping you'd finish that report before noon?"

NO

"Uh, OK? Guess I'll see you at the meeting with our main customer then."

NO

See how easy that is?

[–] [email protected] 61 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Mate, it's impossible to work with you, we'll have to make you redundant, I'm sorry.

NO

[–] [email protected] 31 points 2 months ago

"fuck, he's got us. We'll have to regroup and think of another tactic."

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 months ago

while curling 50 lb. dumbbells

[–] taladar 4 points 2 months ago

Reminds me of that one scene in the first episode of Coupling where Jane refuses to be dumped.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Its really easy until everyone complains I'm saying no, my review scores drop, and I get fired. Idk what kind of heaven exists out there where you can actually say no without the rest of the office dogpiling you like rabid corporate zombies but its not the place I work at. I could say no once, that person hold a vendetta, and give me a 1/10 on my review, costing me a raise. Its absolutely a fucking Klingon culture up in here.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Saying no is a superpower, just not in the way the author of the original post intended. As comments like yours highlight, saying no to nonsense work is out of reach for the vast majority of people who would most benefit from it (i.e. workers who are bothered by managers). It sounds like your workplace is especially gruelling in that respect.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Its a slog for no reason, it doesnt have to be like this at all. The "leaders" create and actively maintain this environment. I have given whole presentations on how to fix it. They want it to remain a brutal revolving door.

[–] clay_pidgin 10 points 2 months ago

It sounds like your coworkers lack honor! Perhaps it is time for them to experience Bij...

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 months ago

How's your shift going? Looks like a pretty busy morning! Hey could you please make sure you catch the markdown on the bread? The bakery counter didn't cover up the old barcode properly.

NO

[–] [email protected] 40 points 2 months ago

Wake up at 5:30 and not have to deal with any bullshit from anyone else until 2pm sharp. 8.5 uninterrupted hours for long walks, "deep work," and weightlifting. You know, the typical work day.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 months ago

This schedule is completely unrealistic even with privilege

No meetings until 2pm? Doesn’t matter what industry you’re in, guarantee you interact with industries that work 8-4 and will not bend over backwards to schedule you at the end of their day. Like does this person just not go to the doctor? Or deal with banking issues?