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#CorporateLife
bmatthews

I basically do nothing at work but my boss thinks I'm an exceptional employee

I work as an engineer in the construction industry. As you probably know, people in this field are always stressed. They work ten to twelve hour days, sometimes on weekends, and have to handle a ton of different tasks all at once. Here is the thing though. I do none of that. My job is just to handle reports and other paperwork. On a typical day, I come in, look at a few things, send some messages, and then I am done. I could finish my entire workload in an hour or less. But I pretend to be busy before I leave early almost every day. My boss, who is located somewhere else, has never noticed this. Every time we talk, he praises me for being hardworking and a crucial member of the team. Before you all start hating me, I feel so useless because of this. I secretly hate my job and I am trying to find a new one. #WorkLife #Confessions #Engineering #CorporateLife #LazyEmployee #Funny #Discussion #CareerAdvice #JobCareer #Job

I basically do nothing at work but my boss thinks I'm an exceptional employee
ScriptSaga

Should You Mix Friendship and Ambition at Work?

This summer, I’m about to dive into a rotational program at a big company in Chicago. Until now, my work life has been all business—my teams were older, remote, and not exactly Friday-night-happy-hour types. But now, I’ll be surrounded by a sea of fresh grads my age, and honestly, I’m torn about how close to get with everyone. Is it smart to keep friendships at work strictly professional, or should I let my guard down and risk the drama? I mean, sure, everyone says networking is key, but what if a friendship goes sour and suddenly my shot at a promotion is on the line? And don’t even get me started on dating at work—are office romances career suicide, or just another part of the game? Maybe I’m overthinking it, but when your paycheck’s involved, can you ever really be too careful? Or is this just how the corporate world works now? Let’s be real—navigating office politics is a full-time job in itself. 😅🤔 #WorkplaceBoundaries #CorporateLife #CareerAdvice #JobCareer

Should You Mix Friendship and Ambition at Work?
sgarcia

Corporate life just makes me so ugly and bleh inside

38, female, just had a startling realization about corporate life. After taking a year off work – a year spent truly living after completing some successful projects at a very well-known company – I'm now about a year back into a new corporate job, and the difference in how I look is jarring. Today, Google Photos showed me 'this time last year' – a pic of me at a farmers market, absolutely glowing. Clear skin, big smile, a twinkle in my eyes. Then I looked in the mirror: dull skin, drained eyes, a smile so forced I almost laughed. The contrast is heartbreaking. I hate knowing what it feels like to truly live, to feel vibrant. Corporate life just seriously sucks your soul away. I feel so incredibly bleh, and I detest it. But bills don't pay themselves. I can't just quit again, and it's a total bummer. I just wish life didn't have to be this constant trade-off. That's all, just a tired rant. #CorporateLife #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #Adulting #MillennialStruggles #SoulSuckingJob #SelfCare #CorporateLife #WorkingHard

Corporate life just makes me so ugly and bleh inside
StarrySkies_21

From Nonprofit Dreamer to Bored Operations Manager—Help Me Escape! 😩

I used to be passionate about making a difference, majoring in sociology and working at a nonprofit. Now, I’m an operations manager at a small international exchange company. The pay is finally good, but every day feels like a repeat of the last—endless spreadsheets, meetings that go nowhere, and zero excitement. I thought selling out would bring some relief, but I’m honestly miserable. I keep wondering if there’s a better, high-paying corporate job out there that’s just as boring but maybe less soul-crushing. Has anyone else been through this? What jobs should I look at, or how do you cope with this kind of career rut? I’d love to hear your advice! 🥲 #JobCareer #CareerChange #CorporateLife

From Nonprofit Dreamer to Bored Operations Manager—Help Me Escape! 😩
Jared Hall

Advice after being fired from an internship. 😞

I recently got fired from an HR internship, and I want to share my experience. I’m feeling heartbroken, confused, and like I’ve made too many mistakes. I come from a humble background with no prior corporate experience. When I was given a work laptop, I transferred documents to my personal computer just because I found it more comfortable. I didn’t realize that was a breach of policy. I also sent emails using my personal account instead of my work one by mistake, which led to more issues. I honestly didn’t know these things weren’t allowed, and nobody clearly communicated the rules to me. I also wasn’t aware that my work was being monitored through Microsoft Teams. The feedback I got was that I lacked "soft skills," and I’m trying to understand what I could’ve done differently. It’s hard to admit, but I feel dumb for not knowing these things. It’s a blow to my confidence, but I’m trying to stay positive. My question for those who have been through similar experiences: How do you bounce back from mistakes like this and learn to navigate the corporate world better? 💬 #CareerGrowth #LearningFromMistakes #InternshipJourney #GrowthMindset #CorporateLife #JobCareer #Career

Advice after being fired from an internship. 😞
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