Reminiscing on the ways you’ve wasted time in the last few weeks when your boss finally dumps a huge workload on you. PGP.

Purposely booking a connecting flight through Chicago in hopes it gets delayed or cancelled so you can have an extra day or two off. PGP.

Trying to slide out of the break room unnoticed when you finish the last cup of coffee and don’t make a new pot. PGP.

Too old for college New Year’s parties, and too poor to afford the big city adult New Year’s parties. PGP.

Having the worst story in the post-vacation “What did you do for Christmas?” story exchange. PGP.

My coworker’s kid asked me what Santa was bringing me for Christmas. I told him I was on the naughty list, so I wouldn’t be getting anything. PGP.

Hour long TMZ-style meetings around one person’s cube when the boss is out of the office. PGP.

Having to pretend to be excited when a coworker tells you what they got each of their kids for Christmas. PGP.

Showing up late and leaving early on days when your boss is out of the office. PGP.

Wearing a sweater to the office ugly sweater party similar to the one your boss wears on a daily basis. PGP.