HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! “I love women. My mother’s one,” Mike Jackson, 29, told the packed room at his work’s IWD morning tea. While Mike is new to formal work and has no knowledge of the issues facing women, he is ‘leaning in’ and tackling the role of...
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Woman That Suggested Charity Donation Instead Of Kris Kringle Labelled Grinch By Colleagues
“GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, MELISSA!” Melissa Wisteria, 32, is determined to reduce unnecessary consumerism this Christmas. She suggested her office forgo their annual Kris Kringle and donate to charity instead. The team at GRM Investment Solutions were not...
Not Working! This Manager Starts All Email Requests With ‘Just’ And Her Team Still Think She’s Bossy
“JUST A QUICK EMAIL TO SEE WHEN YOU CAN GET ME THAT REPORT?” “JUST HOPING YOU CAN FINISH THE FINANCIALS TODAY?” Amanda Lee was under the impression that simply including the word ‘just’ in an email, would soften any request. Yet, the manager at an investment banking...
Manager Nostalgic For 2020 Zoom Christmas Party When She Could Control the Fun
Operations Manager Selena Diaz is nostalgic for last year’s party when, as Zoom host, she had complete control over the event. “Last year’s party was the best yet!” says Selena. “It was such a joy to celebrate the season and see all of my colleague’s but not have to...
Breaking: Co-Worker Just As Annoying After Having A Few
Robbie Granger, 31, has had three beers at his work Christmas party. His team have confirmed to Babbler that alcohol has done nothing to dull his personality. He is just as annoying when tipsy as he is sober. More to come.
Boss That Opened Christmas Party With “Let’s Not Talk Shop” Still Talking Shop
“He’s still going!” In his Christmas party welcome speech, Managing Director Jon Walton reminded that today’s Christmas was all about relaxing and having fun. “It’s been a big year so let’s not talk shop tonight. We’re here to have fun— But not too much fun. Ha ha ha....
Woman Schedules Breakdown For Next Month, When Busy Period At Work Is Over
Mikela Friedmann, 43, is at breaking point. The Tech CEO regularly works 60 hours a week, all while running a household, overseeing a renovation and looking after her elderly parents. By her own admission, she is about to lose her shit – but it will have to wait until...