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I remain cheerful at all times. It does not solve anything - but it annoys everyone enough to make the effort worthwhile.Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostWhat’s your coping strategy when the working world goes bonkers? -
WBPSOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostI remain cheerful at all times. It does not solve anything - but it annoys everyone enough to make the effort worthwhile.
(Plus an intensely irritating, up-beat ring tone and a project-countdown sheet pinned to my desk)"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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Invoicing. You should try it some time.Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostWhat’s your coping strategy when the working world goes bonkers?Keeping calm. Keeping invoicing.Comment
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Good comeback....Originally posted by doomage View PostInvoicing. You should try it some time.
However, very satisfying to know I have time I need to use or lose, and have the power to leave the boss in the schtuck by booking at the worst possible time for him because he is not able to chat to me
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Fair enough, play the game if you must; but remember, the house always wins.Originally posted by Wilmslow View PostHowever, very satisfying to know I have time I need to use or lose, and have the power to leave the boss in the schtuck by booking at the worst possible time for him because he is not able to chat to me
Or you could try to be the better man, and rise above it all. There is more to life if you care to look.Keeping calm. Keeping invoicing.Comment
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