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Tag Archives: Political Correctness
Repost: Things I’ve learned this Christmas season in the cube.
I’m currently on PTO enjoying some much needed time away from the cube, but I thought you might enjoy reading some of my “thoughts” from a year ago. Funny how many of these repeated this year…I mean literally repeated. And, … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly TPS Report
Tagged Christmas, Holidays, Kiss Ass, Political Correctness, polo shirt, spiked eggnog, Yule Log
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Repost of a Classic: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…yeah CHRISTMAS!
This was originally posted a year ago in December 2011, but still holds true today on so many levels. While the stories below of cities and schools afraid of offending others may be old, there are plenty of examples today … Continue reading
The Weekly TPS Report – Dec 7
Holiday season is just about in full swing and this being the first weekend of December means it’s likely the first major weekend of company holiday parties. Good luck with that. I don’t do company holiday parties. After all, I … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly TPS Report
Tagged Christmas, Family, George, Government, Political Correctness, Politics
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Watch Your F***in Language
Those who know me know that I tend to have a potty mouth – just ask Mrs. CV or my Mom. While my kids often giggle at it and my friends seemingly have little to no issue with it, I … Continue reading
Posted in Political Correctness
Tagged George, Mom, Mrs. CV, Political Correctness, WikiWally, Work
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The Weekly TPS Report – March 30
Super busy and long week which didn’t allow for any posts – will try to make it up to you next week. But, there’s always time to share my weekly observations. Confirmed after this week, I am pretty sure I … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly TPS Report
Tagged Coffee, George, Germs, Naps, Personal Space, Political Correctness, smells, TPS Reports, Whiskey, Wine, Work
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Dear CV – Help, I’m trapped in a conversation and I can’t get out!
Dear CV, So I was being polite as I approached a coworker this morning. I figured 15 seconds to say ‘hows it going’ ‘fine, you?” “fine.” was worth some coworker good will. 5 minutes later and a really uncomfortable discussion … Continue reading
Posted in Dear CV
Tagged Dear CV, Etiquette, phones, Political Correctness, Ring Tones, Work
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New Years Cubicle Resolutions
As the year comes to a close, it’s time to both reflect back and look forward. In the office you are likely wrapping up thoughts on things like your goals and objectives, both made and missed through the 2011 calendar … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Work
Tagged Co. Policies, Distractions, George, Political Correctness, productivity, Time, Vacation
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Things I’ve learned this Christmas season in the cube.
A “holiday” party scheduled for the 3rd week in January doesn’t count. A Polo shirt with the company logo is a crappy gift. A gift in an unmarked box left on the desk with no name or card who it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Holidays, Kiss Ass, Political Correctness, polo shirt, spiked eggnog, Yule Log
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To gift or not to gift…that is the question
There’s only about 1 work week left in the year and that means it’s “gift exchange” time. This brings up the inevitable set of questions, like: Am I supposed to give gifts at the office? Who should I be giving … Continue reading
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…yeah CHRISTMAS!
I love Christmas. Parties with friends. Fires in the fireplace. Hiking through the woods to get the tree. Giving…and receiving presents. Heck, I even enjoy spending time (a little bit anyway) with all the relatives – even those like Cousin … Continue reading
