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MONDAY, 22 MARCH 1993
Work smarter, not harder.
You've chosen neither, and HR has a folder.
— Zack, unqualified
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- Every company now has an AI assistant. It's the only member of staff nobody's…
- You said you "thrive in a fast-paced environment". It took you three days to…
- You said "that's so me" about a horoscope. It also described 600 million other…
- Your complaint has been escalated. It is now ignored by someone more senior.
- Listen to your body. It's asking for a biscuit and a lie-down. It's been…
- Find your purpose. It's in the drawer with the takeaway menus and a key…
- Somebody, somewhere, is checking their phone hoping it's you. It's a debt collector.
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