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the flasher, the scathing tirade, and other stories of magnificent rage-quits

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’ Cue everyone popping up out of their chairs like meerkats to see who it was (it was a cubicle farm, so no privacy at all). She walked towards her desk to grab her personal belongings, but on the way she stopped by each cubicle… ‘Did you hear, I was just fired!’ It was spectacular.” ” 10.

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You Will Survive: 8 Strategies to Overcome New Entrepreneur Anxiety

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Breathe and know that there’s no need to retreat back to cubicle-land. Day 1 of being your own boss is pure bliss, but as the months pass you’ll likely watch your bank balance dwindle and notice your zest fizzle to a cool reluctance. It feels awful, but it’s perfectly survivable. No, you did not quit your job too soon.

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confess your moments of unprofessionalism here

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s and working with a placement agency to find that perfect job that would take me out of food service. ” • I used to use my cubicle as an extension of my vanity at home. What must people have thought as they passed my desk and saw a hair straightener plugged in? • Phone interview for a bank role. I was in my early 20?s

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birthday cards at work, calling hiring managers before applying for a job, and more

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But circulating a card to half a dozen people six times a year and putting some company-purchased food in the break room for people to share seems pretty inoffensive. My cubicle is right next to hers, and she says all of this loudly enough for anyone and everyone to hear. Calling hiring managers before applying for a job.

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13 Unique Corporate Gift Ideas Your Clients and Customers Will Love

SnackNation

Who wouldn’t want a cubicle guest book ? With this service, you can choose from a variety of different gift boxes that are designed to give the recipient a special taste of a faraway place with information, photos and even foods from different locales. If you know your recipient likes fine food (doesn’t everyone?),

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13 Unique Corporate Gift Ideas Your Clients and Customers Will Love

SnackNation

Who wouldn’t want a cubicle guest book ? With this service, you can choose from a variety of different gift boxes that are designed to give the recipient a special taste of a faraway place with information, photos and even foods from different locales. If you know your recipient likes fine food (doesn’t everyone?),

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121 Employee Wellness Program Ideas Your Team Will Love

SnackNation

Hire a chef who specializes in healthy food to come in for a cooking demonstration. There’s a lot of marketing around the food industry that tricks people into thinking certain foods or diets are healthy, when in fact they are not. Ideas include volunteering at a local food bank, or cleaning up a park, beach, or trail.

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