Humor: Work 179 Articles

by Scarlett Dixon

Double Delivery or Double Jeopardy As a single working mother, I needed a way to supplement my income. So, I took a second job with a well known pizza company that had a policy of "Delivered in Thirty Minutes or It's Fre...read more

by Andrea Sanford

You know you're having a Monday' at work, when your first conversation with a customer starts by you saying, "Hi, how are you?" - with absolutely no interest in your voice. Customer replies: "I'm good, how are you?" And y...read more

by Timothy Ward

5 Reasons You Should Quit Your Day Job, Today! Most of us would stop working if we could. We constantly dream about it, but that's about as far as we get-dreaming. Working a 9-5 just seems inevitable. I, Timothy Ward, h...read more

by Steven Pike

Is it OK to laugh? Be professional. Easier said than done in my line of work. At times, in some situations, I challenge anyone not to have a giggle. Would you laugh if: 1. You found and enormous, extremely drun...read more

by Paul Galloway

THE CRATE'S TREASURE One day we were working on a job re-installing a fence around a hydro station. It was a job we did regularly at that time of year. This was because the hydro company had to spend their surplus budge...read more

by Gabrielle Keen

I used to work with animals. That was the easy part. The real challenge was dealing with their owners. My husband and I used to own a boarding kennel and cattery. While my husband toiled on various building sites I attende...read more

by Rob Morgan

Did I say that? At one point or another, most people who speak end up saying something that they didn't mean. If you've ever watched a politician speak you know what I mean. Most of the time it happens when we're comple...read more

by Allie Waters

Nicolas was sick of being famous. He was sick of all the ugly womens trying to get all up ons him. He wanted something stable, something mighty sexy, something hottastic. Shallow was all Hollywood had to offer - he wanted ...read more

by Sheila Watson

I recently worked in a kids hair salon. Yes, there are kids' hair salons! What I offer here is a glimpse into the world of the "Gate-Keeper". My title at a nameless kids salon was Receptionist, I used to jokingly procl...read more

by Nathaniel Williams

Job Interview Survival Tips: First impressions are important, and you must dress for success. Tuxedos and evening gowns are preferred, but Italian Renaissance garb is also acceptable. Women may want to add a sash bear...read more

by Jack Cheiky

Wallpaper and Cotton Briefs: I worked at a wallpaper warehouse briefly, while finishing up some classes. My younger brother worked there, as did my best friend from grade school, and several guys from our old neighborh...read more

by H. Mallett

Cover Letter from the brutally honest... Have you ever wanted to reply to a job ad that you just knew you didn't have a chance in hell of getting, so instead of trying you can send something like the following instead; ...read more

by Mohamad Hannouf

Have you ever had one of those days when nothing goes right for you? Have you ever had those days in a regular sequence? Maybe I'm just going crazy, or the world just tends to punish me every Monday! For some twisted ...read more

by Jon Coe

When I was a kid, I often wondered why my father was so happy on Fridays and grew more and more miserable as the sun went down on Sunday. I knew that four lettered words were very bad, but as I got older I found out that t...read more

by James Skye

At this time, I'd like to say a few words about the state of affairs in the men's bathroom at the office in which I work. I am not going to flirt around the fringes of this issue. I am not going to pander to the poor mou...read more

by Sierra Maxwell

I can't always say that I love my job. Not many people can, right? What I can say, however, is that my job is very amusing on most days. You see, I'm a pharmacist for a large retail chain drugstore. I don't really think th...read more

by K L Arena

The Bare Essentials of Flower Delivery There are a few things you take for granted when you deliver flowers. One is that MapQuest is infallibly accurate (beware, beware!). I suppose another is that everyone answers thei...read more

by Tracy Frost

Break Room Surprise After being in the Radio Broadcasting business for 11 years, sometimes the best stories are always the ones that occur within the business itself. While working at one particular radio station, I...read more

by Aleister Pinkbelly

Gimme Gimme Gimme! By: Your Company's CEO Oh, hi there! Are you enjoying the company picnic? Too bad it has to be the last. Every penny counts in staying abreast with the competition, you know. Oh my! Is this lovely...read more

by Scott Wilkins

My friend Phil had a job waiting tables in a posh, San Diego restaurant. One busy Saturday night, my girlfriend and I decided to go in and see him. We sat in his section next to a bitter, loud-mouthed society woman and her...read more