It doesn’t matter how lame the luncheon leftovers are—simply set them out and the jackals will start to circle until not even the decorative lettuce leaves are left. Kids’ Halloween candy wrapped in a slightly suspicious manner? Ordered too many deserts for last week’s dinner party? Granny forgot you hate fruit cake? Leave those dregs on the counter and I guarantee the plates will be empty within the hour.
Ah, I could go on all day about the joys of the corporate break room, but all this bitching has worn me out. Can you guess where I’m headed?
Remember, if you don’t have anything nice to say, my door is always open…
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Bitchy Betsy is a vice president at a well-known Fortune 100 company. When pressed, she’ll admit she loves her job. However, that doesn’t keep her from mercilessly ridiculing corporate culture. Got something catty to add? Post your comments here.
Read other Bitchy Betsy columns:
Musings from the Corner Office: Giving at the Office
Musings from the Corner Office: Corporate Speak
Musings from the Corner Office: Memo to Men
Musings from the Corner Office: Mentor or Tormentor
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