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W. Edwards Deming, a forward-thinking American who helped engineer the Japanese economic miracle and put forward the continuous quality improvement philosophy, wrote that 94% of issues in the workplace are systemic, while only 6% are attributable to individual-level, idiosyncratic factors. Therefore, improvements should mainly focus on systems—not individuals. However, progress is often not as fast as we'd like it to be. Just take a look at the social media meme magazine 'Humorous Resources.' Spanning across different platforms, it shares all the annoying problems that everyone who has been a part of the workforce knows all too well.

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Guilty

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Elizabeth Tayler
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same, but for encouragement. And just in case it's the only item that gets crossed off :(

Vanessa Steis
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's also nice to write a list of what you managed to do that day.Even taking a shower or brushing your teeth counts!

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boredkitten
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I also did for a while Done list where I would write stuff which I have just done for work and cross it off and also tick off too

Will Beever
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes the whole list was completed before I started it😁

Mine Truly
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I have such an awesome experience, I add it to my bucket list and cross it off. Like "nuclear disaster themed virtual reality escape room."

cwa92464
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Heck yea! I want credit for that time if somebody is creeping up on my To Dos.

Phil Tune
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No this is a real thing guys. Same with grocery lists. Even if you're in the middle of an unplanned task, write it down so you don't lose track of what you were doing. If you've already finished some unplanned tasks for the day, write them down so you can properly assess how productive you were for the day. This is just an all around good habit to get into. I'm a programmer and I do this daily.

Sabiha Fatima
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a good idea though, it makes you feel productive and want to do more.

Brenda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup. I also break chores/tasks down into small, easily manageable steps. Instead of "clean the kitchen ", I'll write 1) empty dishwasher 2) gather dirty dishes & take to kitchen 3) rinse dishes & load dishwasher 4) do handwashing 5) dry & put away handwashing 6)wipe down counters, cabinets & appliances 7) clean sink 8) put out clean hand towels 9) sweep kitchen floor 10) mop/steam clean kitchen floor. This way I feel I've accomplished more. But if not everything gets done, it's easy to see what is left. Plus, the steps feels less overwhelming as it only takes a few minutes to finish each one.

Bec
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was a fantastic sketch on Kids in the Hall where Kevin McDonald gets taken hostage while doing errands and starts adding what is happening to his list

matt adore
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My job is list based so I do this everyday! It shows my boss what was accomplished that day... And yeah... There's a certain satisfaction of adding something to the list then immediately crossing it off!

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#3

Please And Thank You

Please And Thank You

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MontanaMariner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I quit a job because I was considered "rude" for sitting in my car instead of listening to more coworker bullsh@t at lunch. Don't miss that place.

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#4

Fairly Coercive

Fairly Coercive

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Trinity
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

True that. When they say "No one is forcing you to stay", it's so untrue because finding a job is difficult and keeping it is even harder in a society that you're easily replaceable. No job means no money and if you don't have money, you have to set aside your pride and dignity to ask organizations for the poor for their help just to survive in an economy that is tearing at the seams. Inflation with no wage increase is just putting us all into debt and ruining our lives and relationships and we're too poor and powerless to stop it.

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#8

My Goal Is To Not Work Here

My Goal Is To Not Work Here

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Nikole
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I FREAKING HATE having to write work goals. Everyone does. Why do they need something else to grade us on? Isn’t the actual work we do enough??

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#9

I Had An Old Boss Used To Say There Are No Hr Emergencies, Either Call The Police Of Ambulance. Everything Can Be Handled In The Morning

I Had An Old Boss Used To Say There Are No Hr Emergencies, Either Call The Police Of Ambulance. Everything Can Be Handled In The Morning

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#10

Thanks But No Thanks

Thanks But No Thanks

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Satan Laughs
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God bless you, Joi Childs. Wonder if she can translate other useful work sayings?

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#11

I Just Kept Running

I Just Kept Running

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MontanaMariner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I did that. Worked at a BBQ joint, they hired a bunch of children. Got in my car at lunch one day, started it and drove away. They mailed my last check 7 weeks later.

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#13

Me Actually Taking My Lunch Today And Not Sitting At My Desk

Me Actually Taking My Lunch Today And Not Sitting At My Desk

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Nikole
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But if I take a full on lunch break then I have to work later into the evening…

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#14

Documentation Queen

Documentation Queen

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Gwen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proud because you know that if you had messed up that bad for her to do that to you, she would have either divorced you or killed you! And if she had killed you, her alibi would have been air tight!

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#18

10/10 Would Recommend

10/10 Would Recommend

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Vasana Phong
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This easy quick response gets outta the way all the lil details, insert theme as needed, “ no you can’t come over, I’ve lost control of my life “

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#19

I Mean Seriously

I Mean Seriously

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Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think there's a finite amount of confidence in the world and some people are hogging more than their fair share.

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#20

This Is My Business Casual

This Is My Business Casual

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pineapple87
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We had someone repeatedly come in in long johns as protesr after the last lockdown ended. Did not end well for him.

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#22

Inappropriate Giggles

Inappropriate Giggles

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David Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll admit, this one took me a second read to put those pieces together, and I laughed way too hard once I got there

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#27

I’m So Mature. I’m So Mature

I’m So Mature. I’m So Mature

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panther
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Chances are that it's not morning crack it's the night before crack, because she smoked it all last night.

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#28

An Okay Would Have Sufficed

An Okay Would Have Sufficed

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Natty Tempest
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Three folks I worked with got a job before getting a home after arriving in the UK. One slept in the work bathroom between his shifts, then pretended he worked the next shift on so he could earn three times as much.

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#30

Plant Did Not Survive Because It Didn’t Feel Like Family

Plant Did Not Survive Because It Didn’t Feel Like Family

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#31

I Just Last Week Had To Explain What This Was To Someone

I Just Last Week Had To Explain What This Was To Someone

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Manic Mama
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

TIL there are other people here just as old as I am. Thank you; I feel better now.

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#32

Love All My Recruiters Friends

Love All My Recruiters Friends

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#33

Ain’t Wrong

Ain’t Wrong

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#34

I Had Someone Check My Calendar Last Week I Was So Paranoid

I Had Someone Check My Calendar Last Week I Was So Paranoid

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#38

Whitest Whites

Whitest Whites

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Morgan Lemmons
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And those Whitest Whites get all pink and pissy when you throw in one red sock.

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#41

That Tracks

That Tracks

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Omima mimi miki
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Faith didn't say this and this has been pasted and copied like everywhere on so many meme's - can we recycle it now lol

#43

What She Said

What She Said

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harry Henderson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My response to the question: this usually occurs at companies that ask why I don't stay at a company very long instead of asking how the company can provide a long and fulfilling career

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#46

Two Slice Limit. Thanks

Two Slice Limit. Thanks

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Morgan Lemmons
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMG this tiny slice of pizza has fixed all my issues! Looks like my Grandma was right! I don't need therapy, pizza works JUST FINE.

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#47

Very Much Me. Sunday Scarier Have Hit Early

Very Much Me. Sunday Scarier Have Hit Early

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#48

It’s 4, 6 And 9 For Me

It’s 4, 6 And 9 For Me

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MontanaMariner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of 2020 I signed off emails "Giant Meteor - 2020 : Just end it already."

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#51

If You Read The New York Times Article Y’all Know My Affliction For The Middle Finger

If You Read The New York Times Article Y’all Know My Affliction For The Middle Finger

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#52

Sunday Thoughts

Sunday Thoughts

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#53

I Was Riddled With Anxiety The Last 72 Hours And I Finally Had Enough Strength To Respond. Thanks

I Was Riddled With Anxiety The Last 72 Hours And I Finally Had Enough Strength To Respond. Thanks

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#54

See You When You Return From Your Voyage

See You When You Return From Your Voyage

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#58

But No Additional Compensation

But No Additional Compensation

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#59

That’s My Stapler - Milton

That’s My Stapler - Milton

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#60

I Might Come In Tomorrow

I Might Come In Tomorrow

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Channo Sagara
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I find it outrageous that i have to struggle to find a parking space, so that i can WORK on this damn building. Like... I should be carried here.

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#61

Or The Subtle Kick Under The Conference Table

Or The Subtle Kick Under The Conference Table

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#62

Wish You The Best Of Luck

Wish You The Best Of Luck

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#63

Sorry For The Delay. I Was Completely Paralyzed With Anxiety And Didn’t Know How To Respond

Sorry For The Delay. I Was Completely Paralyzed With Anxiety And Didn’t Know How To Respond

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#66

On My 2nd Cup. Will Be Expected To Function Soon

On My 2nd Cup. Will Be Expected To Function Soon

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#67

Me On Saturdays

Me On Saturdays

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#70

Work Is What Gives Me The Money To Afford My Passions

Work Is What Gives Me The Money To Afford My Passions

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Old Roadie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...because mediocrity is the path to advancement and salary boosts. Got it.

#71

Sorry. Not Sorry

Sorry. Not Sorry

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#72

“I’m A People Person”

“I’m A People Person”

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Jacki moore
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg so me. I feel fake and all the fake smiling and fake voice all week at work lol then I come home and I actually laugh and I'm happy and it's just such a different person

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#73

Hanging On By A Thread Y'all

Hanging On By A Thread Y'all

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#74

Thank God My Husband Doesn’t Work From Home Bc I Would Be Her

Thank God My Husband Doesn’t Work From Home Bc I Would Be Her

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#75

It’s Fine. I’m Fine

It’s Fine. I’m Fine

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Andi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what are you waiting for? something amazing to happen? ... yea, me too! one of the saddest lines in film

#76

Who Am I Kidding, Six Months In

Who Am I Kidding, Six Months In

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the cat overlord
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

no no no, it should be "i'm still dead inside, i'm just hotter and susan is my bestie now."

#77

I Just Responded To A Message From Two Weeks Ago

I Just Responded To A Message From Two Weeks Ago

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#79

Vibe

Vibe

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#80

You Know Who You Are

You Know Who You Are

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Trying This

Trying This

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Kel_how
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol, goals. Although I got shamed for clicking a link for a free 90 day trial of Disney Plus Education (which doesn't exist). I even thought it looked suspicious AND forwarded it to a coworker for her opinion on its suspiciousness. I was just desperate. Now I flag everything as phishing.

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#83

Imma Be In A Bad Mood If I Have To Be There

Imma Be In A Bad Mood If I Have To Be There

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#84

Me Rn

Me Rn

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#85

We’re Like Family

We’re Like Family

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Collin Lyle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No way. In my world, "fast paced environment" is code for "we don't have enough employees to do the work we're contractually obligated to do because we under bid it, so expect your workday to be like an EF5 tornado and your home is now your weekend place".

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#86

No But Like For Real

No But Like For Real

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#87

Snug As A Bug In A Rug

Snug As A Bug In A Rug

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Grey Beard
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had a meeting invite sent to me for 5pm on a Friday. I replied "just an FYI, my body has accepted this meeting invite but my mind has declined it".

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#88

Basically

Basically

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LuLuBelle
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all of us. Some of us stock shelves and operate cash registers. Or are we not people too?

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#89

This Was A Huge Hit On Stories

This Was A Huge Hit On Stories

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#90

I Is Her. And She Is Me

I Is Her. And She Is Me

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panther
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are just the ones they found, there are more, many more.

#91

It’s A Wednesday Alright

It’s A Wednesday Alright

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#93

But Let Me Tell You About This Sale I Just Got

But Let Me Tell You About This Sale I Just Got

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#94

Ok, Hear Me Out. What If We All Just Stopped?

Ok, Hear Me Out. What If We All Just Stopped?

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#95

This

This

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#96

I Still See These From Time To Time

I Still See These From Time To Time

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Rbf For Real

Rbf For Real

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KamB
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For 15 months the only interaction I had with some coworkers were them texting me "fix your face" during meetings.

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#98

Just Kidding, This Is What They Pay Me To Do

Just Kidding, This Is What They Pay Me To Do

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Vasana Phong
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would tell my niece and nephew ( jokingly) if you guys ever ever need anything call aunt Nena ( she’s my more responsible older sister)

#99

Getting Ready

Getting Ready

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Jacki moore
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Putting on your happy face just to be somewhere you don't want to be

#100

Todays Been Hard

Todays Been Hard

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#102

What’s Going On?

What’s Going On?

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#103

Jk We Don’t Even Go

Jk We Don’t Even Go

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Checking In

Checking In

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Jacki moore
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds about right. Checking in but not really caring whatever the answer is

#107

Me At My Last Job

Me At My Last Job

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