Tweets About Work-Life Balance That Are Painfully Relatable
The classic 9-5 workday looks a lot different nowadays than it used to. A lot of times our work life and home life are the same life.
Mixing remote work with office work has created all kinds of chaos and these tweets prove it.
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Some days are better than others and it seems like this customer caught Kevin on two different days.
Or more likely, Kevin was equally helpful both days and the customer is just a pain in the butt.
There's Always That One Cashier
There is a hierarchy among the employees in customer service jobs.
The veterans have been there for a while, they know all the codes and tricks of the trade and don't need to get a manager involved.
Not The Hard Pants
When you get used to working from home, that first trip back to the office feels like a slap in the face.
If we have to wear "hard pants" and commute again, we're out.
Quick, Look Busy!
Trying to look busy in front of management can actually take up a good portion of the day.
Somehow, actually being busy is less appealing than just pretending to work.
There's No Such Thing As Dying Happy When You Work At The Krusty Krab
The ultimate boss-villain is still Mr. Krabs from Spongebob Squarepants.
He refused to let Spongebob or Squidward take a day off, even if they were legitimately on their deathbed. Can anyone relate?
It Really Is An Emotional Rollercoaster
Getting used to working from home was not exactly an easy adjustment.
At some point, you realize it's less about wearing comfy clothes and more about needing some kind of social interaction with other humans.
*Sets Notifications To Silent*
The ability to contact coworkers via email is both a blessing and a curse.
Sometimes emails seem to pile up faster than snow in the North Pole, and the moment you take the time to answer them, someone takes the time to respond. It never ends.
The Audacity Of Some People
The thing about catching up on your emails is that for a brief moment in time you feel very accomplished.
Then everyone starts responding and you're back at square one.
Gorgeous, Gorgeous Girls Work On The Couch
Why is it that women and men seem to have different approaches to working from home?
Sharing a co-working space with someone makes you suddenly notice things like how loud their keyboard is or how many times they get up to go pee.
Just Say What You Want And Go
The generic work phrase "I hope this email finds you well" has been used for decades.
Lately, we feel like writing back "It did not find me well. What do you want?" is the only appropriate response.
I'm Planning On Being Sick Tomorrow
Sometimes, a sick day takes a bit of preparation and planning.
It's never a bad idea to lay the groundwork the day before you're going to be off. You never know when you're going to need a mental health day.
Smile And Nod And Repeat
Some days, being a good co-worker means smiling politely and nodding along to Sandra's mundane stories about her children's least favorite foods.
Or John's ramblings about his son's soccer tournament. There's always something going on in their lives.
Accidental Success Is Hard To Live Up To
There are those of us who are great at our jobs, and those of us who take a swing in the dark and hope to hit something.
Every now and then we get lucky and make a connection, like this woman did.
That's One Way To Tell Your Boss You're Thinking Of Quitting
This guy isn't the only person who has experienced a video call mishap after switching to Work From Home.
He accidentally left his computer tabs open to reveal to his boss that he's job hunting. Ouch.
Some Days We Only Go To Work For The Gossip
Why is workplace drama so much more entertaining than our own drama?
It could be because, with workplace drama, you don't have to worry about family or friends getting involved in the gossip circle since it's employees only. You're allowed to be your most savage self.
You Passed All The Tests, Now You're Contractually Bound. Congrats!
Job hunting is exhausting on its own and at the end of all the meetings, resumes, and interviews, you're lucky if you have a job to show for it.
Even then, most jobs aren't exactly thrilling.
Passive-Aggressive Emails Are Important
When a situation at work requires a passive-aggressive email response, there are a few ways to go about it.
Writing "Warm regards" is one of those sneaky ways to get the last word in.
Just Tip Your Server
Bartenders deal with a lot of weird interactions with customers.
The truth is, a lot of them are working for less than minimum wage and they rely on their tips.
Leave Mum Alone, Please
One mom had to put a whole handwritten note on the outside of her home office to keep her kids out of her business.
She includes a list of potential answers to her kid's questions.
There Will Be No Self-Improvement Here
Honestly and self-reflection are important qualities for any employee to have.
At least this person is self-aware enough to know that they have "enormous personal flaws" that they have no intention of working on them.