“Try to think of this as an opportunity to explore a new area of your career.”

Scrambling to close out all non-work related tabs before running a TeamViewer session.

That satisfaction of unclipping your ID badge at the end of the day.

Coworker likes to stand up and notify the team each time he’s headed to the bathroom.

“Try to remain productive with your bench time.”

Accidentally pressed Speak instead of Paste in Bumble during a conference call. Everyone heard my cheesy pickup line. Now it’s how all my coworkers begin conversations with me.

Using a box of tissues as a napkin dispenser when eating at my desk.

When not even the motion sensor lights in the restroom can recognize your presence.

Boss informed me he will be taking my business trip to San Diego because he “could really use a vacation.”

Running out of time to make it onto a “30 Under 30” list.

Using “per my last email” twice before 9:30 a.m. on a Friday to create some momentum before the weekend.

Every time I hear the receptionist say “one moment, I’ll transfer you” I have a panic attack that my phone might be the one that’s about to ring.