Real quotes from the workplace trenches
"Let's circle back on this and leverage our synergies to optimize deliverables."- Anonymous Manager, Every Meeting Ever
"This should only take 5 minutes" - famous last words before a 3-hour call.- Project Manager, Tech Industry
"Can you make the logo bigger and also smaller at the same time?"- Marketing Director, Creative Agency
"We're like a family here" - Translation: You'll never leave work on time.- Startup Founder, Every Startup Ever
Because even HR needs to laugh sometimes
"Let's leverage our synergies" - Translation: We have no idea what's happening.
"We offer competitive benefits" - Translation: We have snacks.
"You're doing great" - Translation: Please don't quit.
"We're like a family" - Translation: You'll never leave on time.
"Let's circle back" - Translation: I'm ignoring this until it becomes urgent.
"Mandatory fun" - Translation: You're coming to the office party.
"Dress for the job you want" - Translation: Wear pajamas to bed.
"We have unlimited PTO" - Translation: You'll never use it.
"The client loves it" - Translation: They haven't seen it yet.
"We're a family" - Translation: You're working late tonight.