Oh, if only we didn't need pesky little ongoing necessities like food, rent/mortgage, clothes, etc.! Then we could all kiss the workforce goodbye and live a life of leisure like the 1% do.
But huzzah! There is one day of the year which recognizes the invaluable contributions of labour to our economic system, whether people comprehend the true nature of that system or not.
And this is not the day to be snarky or holier-than-thou about anyone else's occupation or profession -- we're all in the same boat when it comes to trading our life energy for money.
And above all else, make work and your job your priority!
Like this prime example of Worker of the Year --
Stifle those doubt-filled, non-conformist impulses!
It won't take a toll on you over the years!
Work-life balance? Fuhgeddaboutit!
Your boss knows best!
Try to get along with everyone, fer gawd's sake.
And always remember . . . .
There now, doesn't that make you feel better about work?
43 comments:
Haha
The Samuel L. Jackson meme is me!
And the one about sex workers? Well, yes.
Happy Labor Day!
XoXo
I am glad you are so enthusiastic about working. I presume this is a subtle announcement that you are giving up retirement and joining the rest of us miserable people? Surely as a retired person you wouldn't be posting all of this just to remind us of our plights?
Life of leisure only 1%. You've forgotten us retired people.
the monkey - there is one person at work I would LOVE to say STFU out loud to. we call him "the princess"; he's a total ignorant jackass.
and the sameul l. jackson one is good too!
Love these! Especially the one about yoga, because that was literally tried on us!! Oh, and going for a walk while wearing a step-counter (back before fitbits). -Jenn
Yeah, as a guv'ment employee, I'm like that pretty much (the Samuel L. Jackson pics) 24/7/M-F.
One thing about the US,we know how to save time at work ...we take the 'u' out of 'labor' so we can get it done faster. =)
LoL. Guess all employers want employees like the nuclear explosion guy.
About the co-worker who asked, "Could you be any more annoying?" I would respond proudly, "I can ALWAYS be more annoying."
Thanks for the laugh! Great blog post:)
I am laughing from my desk...at work on Labor Day. Ah well, it pays the bills.
That first one about socialism and capitalism says it all.
Too much desk duty. Paying the price now.
The meme with the monkey... I have done that to a co-worker that just wouldn't shut up while I was trying to concentrate on my work. I actually yelled at her to shut the fuck up bet she never turned me in. She was nicer than I thought.
Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves not as an exploited proletariat but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires.
quote often attributed to John Steinbeck, which apparently is incorrect.
Thanks for the great big smiles this morning!
Come on winning lottery numbers, Steven wants a yacht! Good ones Debra, my sister always says, "work gets in the way of life". The lucky ducky has a government job and gets to retire this winter.
And Happy Labour Day to you too, friend D :) … Hard to say, which one of these true funnies is my favourite, but (being a ^.^), I think I'll go with the rat one :) Much love, cat.
Holy Cats, these made me laugh! But the tap shoes... that one takes the cake.
Thanks for the chuckles, Debra!
I had an experience once that followed the advice given by the experts. Without even thinking, seeming to have no control over what I was doing, something made me get up from my desk, walk out and not return. I was a single parent, with my twins to raise, and somehow worry never entered my mind. I just got up the next morning and began looking for a new job. Of course, jobs were easier to find back in the day. Seriously doubt it would be so in today's employment environment.
Some great memes.
Any man who survives Hiroshima and Nagasaki is a legend to be taught at work.
Hello Debra, These resonated with me as someone who pretty much did what the first cartoon suggested. That created its own complications, but oh was it worth it!
--Jim
Today was a Monday like any other for me. Oh and on a side note, I really hate my job, so I can relate.
Gawd, I hope I live long enough to retire.
Even if you win you're still the rat. There you have it.
Samuel L. Jackson and me. Perfect together.
HAHAHAHA--the one that made me laugh right out loud was the one where the co-worker asked if they could be anymore annoying so they wore tap shoes to work. I hate to say it, but that is something I might do. lol A fun post...and Canada was several years ahead of in celebrating Labor Day! xo Diana
Oh yes, the Works Outing, once a year. Everybody packed in a bus and down to the seaside, walk along the front , lunch and home.
I think it guaranteed loyaltee.
I repeatedly start my work day 'fresh and ready' only to be quite drained and ready to go by 330PM or so.
i like the tap shoes one best...:)
Kinda makes you lose faith in humanity lately, doesn't it? :-(
There's really no way to win the rat race, is there?
I feel good about my job. My boss is a sassy b*tch. She's me. I like it that way.
Thanks for this fun tribute to Labor Day.
A good week to you and yours.
Those are some good reasons why I am so glad that I am no longer working.. Great post! Love the tap shoes. Hope you had a wonderful weekend.
I've never felt more seen and understood than the moment I saw that Samuel L Jackson meme. I howled! LOL
good ones to start me thinking. The comparison between sex workers and coal miners is interesting. I don't think there is any sex workers who are also coal miners but what do I know. Maybe I should have tried yoga.
Oh, yes. Please let me walk and keep going. Every now and then I see a company missive that mentions employee retention. If they actually wanted to retain employees, they'd tell the managers to stop bullying us.
Love,
Janie
this is incredibly excellent fantastic and brilliantly done post dear Debra!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i envy your talent of bursting humor :)))
Samuel made me laugh
each pick is so true so amazing
you just made my day friend
The sex workers/ coal miners is a favorite meme of mine. I always nod when I see it. A few of these memes here had me laughing a little too hard, making me grateful I work from home most days.
Me and the monkey were separated at birth!
47 months till retirement, not that I am counting or anything.
I think I might be channeling that monkey most days ... that conversation in my head is dangerously close to escaping
Is it 4:30 yet? Only a few more decades.....
It makes me feel so much better! LOL! Our manager is off for 4 weeks. A full timer just gave her 2 week notice in and a girl we just hired, stop coming?? Didn't even phone?? It's a full moon, right? LOL! Big Hugs!
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