Office Shenanigans: Ask Me Anything--'Somebody's got a case of the Mondays' and 'We're all just surviving till Hump Day...'
Readers, you shared your workplace weirdness with me! We've all been there with things like:
• Coworkers who breathe down our necks
• Meetings that could've been emails
• Micromanager Karens who time our coffee breaks
• And bosses who think "team-building" means trust falls
But for now, enjoy these ridiculous office scenarios:
Q: My coworker microwaves fish in the office kitchen. Is this a war crime?
A: Not legally, but morally – YES. Clap back, bring broccoli.
Q: I've been pretending to take notes during meetings to avoid eye contact with my boss. Am I a genius?
A: Absolutely, you've mastered Office Ninja skills.
Q: Our team "volunteered" me to plan the holiday party. How do I escape?
A: Tell them you're allergic to joy (and Secret Santa).
Q: My desk neighbor clips their toenails at work. What should I do?!
A: Start with HR, but have hazmat on speed dial.
Q: My coworker says "Somebody's got a case of the Mondays" every week. Is this normal? What do I do?
A: Whether it's normal isn't the question. Whether it's legal is--this phrase should be banned.
Q: I've been putting my boss's meetings on repeat in my calendar forever. Is this ethical?
A: Highly unethical – but extremely effective.
Q: Can I claim "creative differences" when quitting due to bad office coffee?
A: Only if you want your former coworkers to laugh at your exit interview. But who cares?! You'll never see them again anyway.
Q: My computer autocorrects my boss's name to "Overlord". Should I fix it?
A: Nope, technology knows the truth.
Q: Is it appropriate to celebrate "I survived another meeting" with cake at my desk?
A: Not only appropriate – highly recommended.
Q: Can I list "procrastination skills" on my work performance review?
A: Only if you want a promotion to Chief Delayed Officer. See what I did there?!
Use our work excuse generator for your next day out--but as a boss myself, I suggest you be honest and plan a vacation day. Just had to say it!
We Loved Your Workplace Questions!
Thanks for sharing your workplace questions—it was truly fun reading about all your professional pain points and insights! Your stories and challenges are what make this space so engaging and relatable. If you haven’t had a chance to send yours in yet, don’t worry—it’s not too late! Feel free to post your questions or thoughts in the comments below. Let’s keep the conversation going and tackle those workplace woes together!
Until next time...
Mama Gnome, A.K.A. Eliza
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