I Hate My Job, Bro
You open your email Monday morning and see “Just circling back 😊” from someone who already emailed you 14 minutes ago.
What is an emotional jump scare?
This happens when leadership asks staff for feedback after the decision has already been finalized.
What is performative collaboration?
The clinical diagnosis for hearing the Teams notification sound in your dreams.
What is workplace trauma?
This mythical workplace state is achieved when nobody emails, calls, crises, or schedules meetings during your lunch break.
What is peace?
You’re praised for never taking PTO.
What is burnout culture/toxic productivity?
The workplace phrase meaning “We know this makes no sense, but corporate said so.”
What is “best practice”?
The one coping skill universally practiced by professionals during unnecessary meetings.
What is muting yourself and dissociating?
You tell yourself you’ll leave work on time today, but then this happens at 4:57 PM.
What is “a quick question”?