Author Archives: Snarky

Bad URLs

At my old job I would often get marketing brochures come to my desk. One that really stands out for me is from one of the larger telecommunications companies. Continue reading

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extreme-anal, part 2

From the audience: So a few weeks later the entire staff went out for lunch. Well, except for that same sales guy, he wasn’t invited. Continue reading

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extreme-anal, part 1

From the audience: There was this guy I used to work with. He worked in Sales, but fancied he ran the joint. Continue reading

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Harmful Red Tape

I might be snarky, but I try to do things by the book. Follow the rules and obey the laws. But today I ran into some red tape that completely works for the spammers and against small business owners. Continue reading

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Don’t lie on your resume

So, I know times are tough and that we’re all trying to make our way through these tough economic times but folks… DO NOT LIE ON YOUR RESUME. Continue reading

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Back Room Contracts…not

The Director, in his infinite wisdom refused his secretary’s offer to order in food from the specialty sandwich shop in the retail section of their office tower. Instead, when noon rolled around, he proceeded to take their guests down the freight elevator to the loading dock area of the building. Continue reading

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I think we’re alone now

“Hey, are you alone?” [pause] “Oh good, I didn’t want anyone else to hear.” Continue reading

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Stroller Sense

A while back at the mall I was watching this mother push a stroller. You know the ones, able to transport a small army and fold up to the size of a compact car. Continue reading

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