The Phrase That Pays

JW – I planted some bird seed, a bird came up. Now I don’t know what to feed it. – Steven Wright

JM – Michael, I did nothing. I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be. – Peter Gibbens – Office Space

JD – EB, you have been missing a lot of work lately.

EB – I wouldn’t say I’ve been missing it.

This week I heard/saw several references to the movie Office Space. It is a classic movie that parodies the absurdities of the “corporate” world.

In addition to the humor there is a lesson though. Being happy with our work is an important part of being happy with our lives.

That begs the question for each and every one of us – is your workplace contributing to or detracting from your overall happiness?

And if it is detracting, is it you or is it them?

Challenging questions to be sure, but with only a short time on Earth, questions we must answer.

And since that got a little too serious after the funny Office Space quotes, here is a trailer for the movie:

http://youtu.be/cf4veA65G-k

Make it a great weekend.

Jake

PS – Still looking for volunteers to send some emails out next week.

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