Category Archives: Work Humor

Work place, Office, On the job

Testing the Fire Alarm System

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Sheila Moss

“May I have your attention, please? May I have your attention, please? We are testing the fire alarm system. Please disregard all alarms until further notice.” Periodically, we receive this alert over the office building intercom system. Everyone looks at … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged bomb drills, emergency, exit, false alarms, fire alarm, fire alarm test, office intercom, sirens, sprinkler system, weather emergencies | 11 Comments

The Office Assistant

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Have you noticed how no one has a secretary any more? Now people have “administrative assistants.” I’m not exactly sure what assistants do other than what secretaries used to do – when there was such a thing. I’m not certain … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistants, Executive Secretaries, Executives, office humor, Office Positions, Secretaries, Status Symbols, Voice Mail | 9 Comments

The Makeover

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Sheila Moss

One of a lady’s most important attributes, in spite of what people might say, is her hair. That’s right, and I proved it again this week. As some of you may remember, I had a birthday a few weeks ago, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged eyeware, fashionable, hair, hair color, hair do, makeover, new clothes, new look, self-improvement, Shopping, women's wear | 5 Comments

Rain Rain Go Away

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I woke up this morning and heard the rain. “It’s pouring,” I thought, half asleep. The sound of the rain is louder than the sound of the alarm clock. I turned over in bed and put the pillow over my … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Weather, Work Humor | Tagged flash flood warnings, forecast, gully washer, radar, rain, slick floors, traffic, umbrella, weather channel, wet people | 4 Comments

The Supply Order

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Sheila Moss

This article is based on an actual incident. To: warehouse@services.tn.gov – Our printer cartridge has died. Could we please order a new one? The number is JS334455. To: employee@admn.tn.gov – I’ve never heard of that number? Is it generic? What … Continue reading →

Posted in Work Humor | Tagged authorizations, bureacuracy, government, office humor, ordering, organizations, out of stock, procedures, procurement, red tape, supplies, warehouse orders | 6 Comments

Square Cubicles in a Round World

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Cubicles are one of the stranger phenomena of the modern office world. In case you are not familiar with an office environment, let me explain. Cubicles are tiny fenced spaces, normally about 8X8 feet wide, surrounded by walls about 5 feet … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged cubicles, desks, office worker, offices, private offices, social interaction, work, workers | 3 Comments

Hurry Up

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Why are we always in a hurry? We get up in the morning and hurry to get ready for work even if it means tripping over the dog and drinking instant breakfast on the road while talking on the cell phone … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Do it yourself checkout, Express lines, Fast Food, Fast lane, Fast Service, Hurry, Instant Breakfast, Instant Messages, Quick Shops, Rush, Speed, Speedy service, stress | 5 Comments

National Columnists’ Day

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Sheila Moss

Did you know that today, Monday, April 18th is National Columnists’ Day? No? That’s what I figured. Somehow, no one seems to be rushing out to buy flowers and candy for Columnists’ Day. Somehow, no one even seems to know … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Humor, Work Humor | Tagged Bloggers, Celebration, Columnists, Essay, Lasagna, NSNC, Pyle | 3 Comments

The Mad Dash

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I am excellent at remembering where I left things, which means I am at least of normal intelligence, mental illness does not run in my family, and I nearly always know where I left my purse. Occasionally, however, I find … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Work Humor | Tagged access card, electronic scanner, forgetfulness, garage, in a rush, losing items, misplaced items, parking, parking card | 3 Comments

I Don’t Do Mornings

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Sheila Moss

I’m not a morning person, never have been, never will be. I just don’t seem to be able to wake up in the morning. Here is the way a typical morning goes at my house: Alarm clock sounds: He: Woke … Continue reading →