The specific energy brought to the office after a short weekend. I walked into the office on Monday and my computer asked for my password.… Read More »The Monday Morning Aura

A clean desk is a sign of a cluttered mind (or so I tell myself). My boss asked why my desk was so messy. I… Read More »The Desk Organization

The only window to the outside world many of us have. My desktop wallpaper is a picture of a tropical beach. It’s the only way… Read More »The Desktop Wallpaper

Currency in the modern office isn’t dollars—it’s chocolate. The most dangerous job in the world isn’t a deep-sea fisherman; it’s being the first person to… Read More »The Secret Snack Stash

The ultimate way to show your status without saying a word. I changed my email signature to “Sent from my carrier pigeon.” Now my boss… Read More »The Email Signature

Reading the fine print of your employment contract. According to the HR manual, “casual Friday” does not include wearing a full suit of medieval armor.… Read More »The HR Manual

Nothing says “we are a family” like being forced to do trust falls in the woods. We went on a team-building retreat. I learned two… Read More »The Team Building Retreat

Climbing the corporate ladder often involves a lot of weird steps. I told my boss I wanted a raise because three other companies were after… Read More »The Promotion Logic

Numbers, charts, and the sudden disappearance of free snacks. Our manager said we need to tighten our belts to save the company money. I suggested… Read More »The Budget Meeting

The printer is the only device that can smell fear and deadlines. The office printer started smoking today. I’m not sure if it’s broken or… Read More »The Paper Jam Prophet