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DAILY DEMOTIVATION
A fresh disappointment every morning. Like the news, but more honest.
ARCHIVED DEMOTIVATION
WEDNESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 1996
Monday motivation is a myth.
Like the Loch Ness Monster, a clean office microwave, or your retirement.
— Zack, unqualified
VERIFIEDUNHELPFUL
PREVIOUSLY, ON YOUR DECLINE
- You said "that's so me" about a horoscope. It also described 600 million other…
- Loud budgeting is telling everyone you can't afford brunch. Quiet budgeting is going anyway,…
- Your complaint has been escalated. It is now ignored by someone more senior.
- The council listened to your feedback. Then it did the thing anyway, but with…
- Work smarter, not harder. You've chosen neither, and HR has a folder.
- Someone laminated an "Acceptable Behaviour" poster for the office kitchen. It will still be…
- Your therapist said set boundaries. You set one. Then texted them at 2 a.m.…
THE CALENDAR OF DESPAIR
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