Work

Six depressing reality checks from a single visit to LinkedIn

THE social media site of choice for arseholes, LinkedIn can induce unparalleled despair in just ten minutes. But what depressing truths lie in wait for you?

Five nightmare people to share your daily commute with

DOES your journey to work every day mean spending time with people you'd otherwise avoid like the plague? You’ll be familiar with these.

Office workers would get just as much done in a zero-day week

THE productivity of office workers would be unaffected if they went down to a zero-day week, it has been confirmed.

You don't see me striking, says man who can't

A MAN is claiming to be morally superior for not taking industrial action, neglecting to mention there is zero chance of his office going on strike. 

No more wank breaks: Six habits homeworkers will have to lose to return to the office

COMMERCIAL landlords are upset about homeworking, so do you face the grim prospect of returning to the office? Here are six habits you’ll have to lose first.

'I'm just off for a crap' and other things you can't say out loud at work

DO you spend your working day wishing you could say what’s on your mind? Here are six completely true statements it’s best to keep to yourself.

How to survive your workplace's bullshit online training

DO your workplace’s obligatory online training modules make you want to smash your monitor with your coffee mug in frustration? Survive them with this handy guide.

Work crap you have to deal with after Christmas

YOU’VE been back at your desk for half an hour and the happy relaxation you felt during the holidays has already vanished. Here’s why.

Six jobs no one will notice or care if you're shit at

ARE you useless at everything? Try one of these careers where rank incompetence is the accepted norm and even welcomed.

Ebenezer Scrooge answers Bob Cratchit's request for a cost-of-living pay rise

Dear Cratchit, The HR department has received your missive requesting an increase in your salary. At Christmas, no less.