Professional At Work

By now, you've probably seen the "I hope this email finds you well" meme making its way around. And in my humble opinion, it's one of the most relatable memes of all time, especially given the current worldwide situation. Whether you're working from home, working from the office, or even unemployed, one thing we know is that the email almost NEVER finds you well. Twitter users have used GIFS to depict exactly how the email finds them, and oh boy, are they accurate!

There's a subreddit called r/techsupportgore, and its name perfectly describes its content: people who fix computers upload photos of the nightmarish scenarios they find themselves in. From melted extension cords to server rooms that look like a jungle, some of these hardware disasters are so bad, you can't help but feel for the folks who have to fix them. So continue scrolling, check out the pics, and don't be surprised if you cringe to the brink of passing out after only a few of them.

We might be going through forced lockdown, but technology has allowed us to keep in touch with friends, family, and coworkers. Although it's not quite the same as seeing someone face to face, it's the next best thing and has meant that many people have continued to hold meetings over platforms such as Zoom and go about business as 'usual'. But sometimes, technology can get the better of us and bite us in the but when we least expect it. Check out these people who got truly owned by video conferencing tools during COVID-19. 

Those who work in the service industry know that the customer is always right. Well, officially, anyway. In reality, customers are a pretty demanding bunch who often make unreasonable requests. Whether it's in shops, restaurants or hotels, sometimes clients demand things that push the limits a little too far. One twitter started a thread asking people to share their most unusual customer service demands and the answers are pretty ridiculous! Check out below just how unreasonable some people can be. 

When you spend 40+hours in an office behind a screen, chances are that your coworkers will get on your nerves. Everyone has a bad day, whether it's because of work or stuff going on in your personal life, but societal norms dictate that we have to keep it together in the workplace and not lose our shit. Instead, it has become socially acceptable to become passive-aggressive, which is usually seen best in work emails. These phrases are ones that we can all attest to having used at some point in our careers and show how petty, yet professional you can be while still getting your point across. But here's what they really mean...