Poor People Like Pizza

Donald Trump took Sarah Palin to Famiglia Pizza

2011-06-07T18:24:00.003-04:00

Case and point.

Poor People Like Noir

2011-05-26T15:45:00.004-04:00

Every office needs pizza. No judgement. Watch the above video and have a summary and analysis on my desk by 5.

Poor People Like Asking for Too Much

2011-03-29T18:09:00.004-04:00

Sometimes life hands you lemons -- and you're supposed to make lemonade and sell it for a profit. Sometimes at the lemonade stand you have crappy employees who "only give 90%". In the life of a poor person, you're bound to come across some people who you can't relate to or work with. Recently we had an employee who wasn't "getting" the philosophy of Genericorp. Before she developed a deep bond

If You Don't Celebrate National Donut Day, You're a Communist

2010-06-03T18:47:00.005-04:00

Sorry we've been slacking a bit here at PPLP. We've been really, really busy being poor. Of course, when something super important comes up, we will make the time to post. One example of super important stuff is free food via a holiday celebrating food!Tomorrow, Friday, the best Friday ever, both Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' will be giving away free donuts at participating locations. FREE DONUTS. No

Poor People Like Domination

2010-03-19T12:13:00.008-04:00

President Obama once said:You go into these small towns in Pennsylvania and, like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the jobs have been gone now for 25 years and nothing's replaced them. And they fell through the Clinton administration, and the Bush administration, and each successive administration has said that somehow these communities are gonna regenerate and they have not.And it's not

Poor People Like Puns

2010-03-17T15:45:00.005-04:00

A chuckle and a slice for $2.25? That's a deal. Pete's-A-Place: 502 E. 14th Street at Ave. A.

Poor People Like Post-Modern DaDa

2010-03-04T14:41:00.005-05:00

...and what is a better subject than the serenity of a natural landscape, the progressive humor of Bea Arthur and PIZZA?!?Help yourself to a slice at beaarthurmountainspizza.tumblr.com.

A Little Wisdom From Daria

2010-03-01T19:38:00.006-05:00

...I'd like to add that if you're lucky enough to have a good friend and a family that cares, it doesn't have to suck quite as much. Otherwise my advice is; stand firm for what you believe in, until and unless experience proves you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked, the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there is no aspect, no facet, no moment of

Single and Looking: Notes From a Poor Person's Job Hunt Part II

2009-12-10T02:49:00.002-05:00

Sometimes I'm reading job descriptions and have no idea what they actually mean.Sometimes, I wonder if they go out of their way to frighten me."Is this seriously what I will have to do if I were to get this job?""Will I really have a combination of 27 different main responsibilities?"Sometimes I'm scared to work for the person that created the job description.Utilize best practices for developing

Poor People Like Letters of Redundancy

2009-08-06T12:30:00.000-04:00

Mostly because it means you can make virtually the same amount of money for sleeping til noon and collecting unemployment, Poor People Love Letters of Redundancy! However, sometimes employers are a little less than honest in their final statement. Here's a sample PPLP would like to offer as a template for future redundancies at your office. Your employer will thank you, and so will we!Dear

Single and Looking: Notes From a Poor Person's Job Hunt

2009-07-28T17:33:00.007-04:00

Sometimes I apply to jobs and I think, "this is the one.""This is a great cover letter and I have all the experience necessary to get this job.""Everything about this job is seemingly perfect.""It has all of the qualities I am looking for in a job."Then I visualize having the job, and what it will be like getting the indicated salary."I could make a considerable life upgrade with this kind of

People in Pizza Slice Costumes Becoming Pizzas

2009-07-17T15:00:00.007-04:00

Of all the great ideas we've had at PPLP while diligently pretending to be working, this one somehow eluded us. Poor people love pointless, oddball concepts. They also love summer Fridays. Goodbye workweek, hello [moderate] fun [via frugal spending].www.peopleinpizzaslicecostumesbecomingpizzas.comYou know where this is going...via Twitter.-Cog

Poor People Like Free McMochas

2009-07-10T10:13:00.007-04:00

McDonald’s will be giving away free iced mochas every Monday until August -- in an effort to promote their takeover of Starbucks, I mean, McCafés. Put it in Outlook.I mean, their coffee is better than their McPizzas. Remember them? Ick. And then there are the people that just use McDonalds as pizza toppings. Please stop, you're making us look bad. ::head tilt::Thanks.::stare down, as the smile

Poor People Like Covering for their Boss

2009-07-09T17:11:00.007-04:00

Every time a bigwig goes down (ehem… Sarah Palin… ehem) we know it’s because some cubicle dweller in her office finally got tired of covering her ass. It’s the first rule in any corporation (which goes three-fold for politics) -- cover your ass. Whether it’s hiding a paper trail or making excuses for the company being unable to afford coffee, it’s always the lowest level that gets blamed.

Poor People Like Leading the Blind

2009-07-08T14:57:00.005-04:00

Boss: Why can’t I call England?PPLP Rep: Because our international calling is blocked.Boss: Still? I thought we sent a check? PPLP Rep: We did, last week -- it will take them 7-10 business days to process. Boss: Our bank says the check has cleared.PPLP Rep: It still takes 3 days for the check to be applied to our account.Boss: Whhhy does it take that long?PPLP Rep: Because it CAN. (end scene)

Poor People Like Being Ahead of the Curve

2009-07-08T10:31:00.002-04:00

“The economy the way it is, pizza’s perfect,” said Mr. Starr, who noted that pizza is relatively gentle on the budgets of consumers and providers.(NYT.com)Um... we noticed.

Hope You Had Fun on Your Vacation, But You Have Swine Flu

2009-04-29T10:58:00.004-04:00

PPLP would like to relay this important information to our readers..."Subject: Hope you had fun on your vacationThe management at Mindless media would like to send out some important information to its employees who have recently vacationed in any area where swine flu has been spreading. Your 10 working days of vacation time are essential to our compliance with company policy, and we hope you

Poor People Like Service?

2009-04-20T09:41:00.005-04:00

Leave it to the kids of the G Metropolitan stop to put this wonderfully sarcastic service announcement prank together. While it pales in comparison to a good poster boy prank (who incidentally said he's leaving New York if there's another fare hike), we're very impressed with its massive cynicism and backhanded bitterness. Sadly, you could make one of these for every stop in New York City. Won't

Poor People like Metaphors

2009-04-17T12:33:00.003-04:00

"The world is filled with talented poor people. All too often, they’re poor or struggle financially or earn less than they are capable of, not because of what they know but because of what they do not know. They focus on perfecting their skills at building a better hamburger rather than the skills of selling and delivering the hamburger. Maybe McDonald’s does not make the best hamburger, but they

Poor People Like Free Ice Cream

2009-04-15T15:32:00.004-04:00

"Cinnabon is commiserating with taxpayers via its giveaway slogan "Tax Day Bites!" It's offering free Classic Bites today from 5 to 8 p.m., while supplies last. The number of bites given to each customer varies by store. The offer is valid at participating U.S. mall-based bakeries -- not at Cinnabon outlets in airports or travel plazas. No coupon is needed and no purchase is necessary.Taco Del

Poor People's Guide to the Recession Part I

2009-04-13T17:20:00.018-04:00

We here at PPLP have felt the recession just like everyone else. Some of us are unemployed, and the rest still hate our jobs. People are risking career changes and cross country moves to stay ahead. But is all that really necessary, especially when you already live below the poverty line? A couple more tweaks and you’ll be able to once again live like a queen on the salary of a part time

Poor People Like Looting

2009-04-13T16:41:00.005-04:00

I'm currently in the process of re-furnishing my living room on a budget of (preferably) $0. So far, I'll be spending $40 on a U-Haul van and some "moving sale" bargains on Craigslist (more on the beauty of Craigslist to come), so I'm already $40 over budget.However, I was just reminded of the lost art of looting, which is apparently alive and well in the specific location of nowhere (Craigslist

Poor People Like Karma

2009-04-10T16:40:00.006-04:00

Will the recession make you fat?"Nutrition experts say the answer could be yes, if you're not careful. Here's how to shop smarter -- and eat healthfully -- when you're watching every penny."Or you could be one of the millions of underemployed masses who already know how to survive and thrive on lentils, day old bagels and PIZZA… More on that in a later post.

Poor People Like New Beginnings

2009-04-07T11:31:00.007-04:00

Poor People's Guide to the first 100 days in office.(Not Barack—you! Barack has his advisors and you have us.)First 100 days in a new office:1. Scour local restaurants for a $3 Margarita /$2 Pizza Slice2. Reinforce the fold down changing table in the ladies room for mid-day naps3. Question IT about the vigilance of Internet tracking/email surveillance in company4. Steal scissors/tape dispenser/

Poor People Like Birthdays Part II

2009-04-07T10:35:00.007-04:00

(Via Regardsbox.com)-Cog

Pizza + Economics= Love of Poor People

2009-03-26T22:20:00.002-04:00

"The students Jeb Harrison teaches in his economics classes at Pocatello High School in Idaho have learned one thing for sure about these hard times: for $5 you can get a 14-inch pizza with one topping at Molto Caldo Pizzeria, just down the street."Teaching Economics and Pizza Equations

F*** My Life

2009-03-19T11:34:00.001-04:00

"Today, my boss fired me via text message. I don't have a text messaging plan. I paid $0.25 to get fired. FML"http://www.fmylife.com/miscellaneous/19556

The Work Pyramid

2009-03-19T10:03:00.005-04:00

www.holytaco.comReplace this entire chart with just "time wasting," and you've got a day in the life of a Genericorp employee.-Cog

Top 10 Reasons Why Poor People Like St. Patrick's Day

2009-03-17T15:12:00.006-04:00

Now that the financial stresses of the holidays are safely behind us and we have 9 months before we have to start re-gifting our kitchen appliances, we have time to enjoy the 1st of the year’s holidays that is centered around a simple hedonistic pleasures.Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Have a beer!And who knows how to party better than poor people? That's right, rich people. At any rate, here are the

Poor People Like Harassment

2009-03-13T16:43:00.015-04:00

Poor people love being harassed. That's why God invented telemarketers.Not only are poor people being hounded to pay their late electric bill and the overdue balance on their H&M card, but now unknown companies with no purpose are calling me asking for money.This number has called me 8 times since I woke up today: 201-918-4971.According to 800Notes, there is a way to put yourself on the "Do Not

Poor People Like Simple Tasks

2009-02-20T16:55:00.008-05:00

Ask me what it's like to re-type the names of all of the players in the 2009 WTA Tour and ATP Tour. Itza Sukzalotzova.Serena WilliamsDinara SafinaJelena JankovicElena DementievaVera ZvonarevaVenus WilliamsSvetlana KuznetsovaAna IvanovicNadia PetrovaAgnieszka RadwanskaFlavia PennettaCaroline WozniackiAlize CornetMarion BartoliVictoria AzarenkaPatty SchnyderMaria SharapovaDominika CibulkovaJie

Poor People Hate Their Jobs

2009-02-03T11:58:00.005-05:00

Cam'ron "I Hate My Job"Everyone loves a comeback, especially when they find out you've been looking for a crappy office job like the rest of us while you've been away. Everyone can relate to this in an interview: "You know we're not hiring murderers, right?" (Nah Right)Elizabeth StolfiCorporate CogMindless MediaA Genericorp Company

Poor People Like Dohnatenz

2008-11-07T12:11:00.003-05:00

www.yeswecanhas.com/

Log Out And Log Back In

2008-10-27T09:19:00.002-04:00

"If you've ever called tech support and wondered what the hell they are doing down there... well, this should answer some questions for you."www.thewebsiteisdown.com

Did You Forget National Boss's Day?

2008-10-17T11:08:00.011-04:00

Yesterday was National Boss's Day, a day to show appreciation to the person who gives you a dirty look every time you come back from lunch a minute late. At first we thought, "finally, a national holiday to celebrate the one and only Bruce Springsteen!" But as it turns out, no one's thought of that yet.Did you forget to get your boss a gift for National Boss's Day? Yeah, so did we."Poor man wanna

Poor People Like Presidential Debates

2008-10-16T11:34:00.005-04:00

-Bigger fight for poor people’s attention than Wal-Mart advertising at a NASCAR event.-No commercials = 2 solid hours of babysitting or use of the uppity neighbors’ pool while they’re guaranteed to be watching CNN.-Debate ’08… yay rhymes.-Old Man McCain left his perch on his porch and his liquor cabinet open…-Shout out to Joe the Plumber... WOOTWOOT!-Respected political commentators are forced to

Poor People Like Weird Al

2008-10-08T22:29:00.003-04:00

"Mac and cheese would be alright, but let's send out for pizza tonight and you can order any topping you like. You can even have the last slice."

Scanner's Top 10 Rich People Who Look Poor

2008-07-15T12:18:00.008-04:00

We could not attempt a top 10 to beat this Scanner list of rich people who look poor. Among the highlights are: #2 Trust Fund Hipsters ('These kids spend a lot of their parents' money to look like they're forced to shop at the Salvation Army. The expensive coke also helps with the "too poor to buy groceries" look'), and #8 Tom from Myspace ('You'd think he might want to change out of that t-shirt

Poor People Like Newbies

2008-07-02T09:44:00.006-04:00

So your company is doing well, due in part to your hard work and your complete ignorance of annual bonuses. The company is doing so well that they are able to buy a competitor--and double their size, their resources, their client list, their revenue and your migraine attacks. So what if the office is now louder and more crowded? So what if they had to chainsaw your desk in to two and downgrade

Poor People Like Assurance

2008-06-30T15:37:00.002-04:00

Graph Jam - Pop Culture For People in Cubicles

Poor People Like Breakdowns

2008-06-10T13:39:00.003-04:00

This footage from an office Surveillance video at Mindless Media has recently been making the rounds on the internet. We weren't sure exactly what set off the employee until we found this version with "recovered audio." All future attempts to Rick Roll co-workers will result in immediate termination from the company. No genericorp employees were injured during the outbreak. However, the summer

Poor People Like Excuses

2008-06-09T11:30:00.004-04:00

CNN and Career Builder posted the “10 Best Excuses for Coming to Work Late.” I saw the headline and was planning to offer some suggestions, but I don’t think we can beat “I didn't have money for gas because all of the pawn shops were closed.”Sheer Genius, I applaud you. Sensitivity TrainerMindless MediaA Genericorp Company

Poor People Like Gov't Money

2008-06-09T10:32:00.005-04:00

www.howispentmystimulus.com

Poor People Like New Jobs

2008-05-30T12:40:00.004-04:00

Poor people love to start new jobs that increase their salary anywhere from $.50 - $20 hourly. It will become apparent that no matter what type of job you have at whatever kind of company, there are certain qualities that every last job on the planet shares. Understanding these qualities will help you accept your fate as an employee of Genericorp, no matter where that may be:Inefficient Computer

Poor People Like Birthdays

2008-05-25T03:48:00.007-04:00

Poor people like birthdays because it gives them an opportunity to get 3 things that they love; beer, cake and attention. I'd like to thank the employees here at PPLP for giving me balloons and cake for my birthday. "Balloons are the most visible way to say, 'we're too poor for real presents.'" It's also nice to find a box of cupcakes on your desk in the morning after Mindless Media decides to

Happy 40th Birthday, Cubicle!

2008-05-19T15:07:00.006-04:00

40 years ago today (er,yesterday), Bob Propst (an inventor who worked for Herman Miller, Inc.) invented the cubicle. Thanks a lot! While he may have done so with the best intentions, the cubicle has become a symbol of a disillusioned work-force, cramped into a 4x4 space not unlike the modern jail cell (except you don't have a lock).How to celebrate your cubicle's special day? Here are some gift

Poor People Like Dunkin'

2008-05-15T15:40:00.002-04:00

There's still time... it's Free Iced Coffee day at Dunkin' Donuts until 10pm. There's no way your boss has heard a thing about it.

Poor People Like Cutting it Close

2008-05-14T23:10:00.003-04:00

Payday is in 43 minutes.

A Great Idea

2008-05-12T20:38:00.000-04:00

That Would Be the Cherry on My Sundae [Thuggish teen prances in front of taxi.]Cabbie: Are you really that poor that you need to walk and get hit by my cab for money?!Thuggish teen, walking to taxi window: Thats what I do! Mmmhmmm [Eats ice cream slowly at car window.]--10th St & 2nd AveOverheard by: Melissa Anne

Poor People like Dilbert

2008-04-30T17:16:00.006-04:00

Dilbert.com now offers “Mash-ups” that allow subscribers to write their own 3rd panel of the popular comic strip. As many of us at Genericorp find the gentle humor of this cartoon cathartic, we decided to participate in this feature. Our contributions are below.Please take note that this tomfoolery was conducted on our *personal* time.Corporate Hag:Sensitivity Trainer:Corporate Cog:

Poor People Like Advancement

2008-04-25T10:13:00.006-04:00

Genericorp like to reward the dedication and loyalty of its employees. Once you have been with the company for several years (of your mid-twenties that are now gone) you can look forward to extra vacation days and a salary increase. If you have been on a good track financially, you will be able to splurge once the money rolls in…In the future you can:· Find out what it means when people say “I’m

Poor People like the Truth

2008-04-24T09:21:00.003-04:00

"If you must work for money, for the time being, get any kind of job. Work in a coffee shop. Sell surfboards. Meanwhile, study money. You may be the kind of person who will never be happy in a job, being told what to do, what hours to keep, when to go to the bathroom and when to go to lunch. Study money. Learn how money works. Get your own."The Truth

Why Every Great Corporation Needs Interns

2008-04-23T11:14:00.004-04:00

Interns are a necessary evil in every successful corporation. Internships provide a win-win situation for everyone involved. Not only does your company save money by not having to pay them, but you also get someone, usually a college student, to take the job - and even if they gain little to no experience at all, they are just excited for the opportunity. These students have not been out in the

Administrative Professionals Day Gift Ideas From Mindless Media

2008-04-22T15:33:00.008-04:00

Administrative Professionals Day is tomorrow! Do you know how you’re going to thank your employees? Here are some gift ideas that all rich people should know about in the event that you actually want to show [moderate] appreciation for your staff’s hard, underpaid work.Gift Certificate for Red LobsterOn Mother’s Day you take Mama to brunch at Tavern on the Green… For her birthday, you take the

Love, Your Boss

2008-04-22T12:45:00.003-04:00

Poor People like Kitsch

2008-04-22T10:03:00.003-04:00

HQ has located some of the most inappropriate office attire on the web. Paychecks will be withheld if you are found to possess the following:“Corporate Whore” wristband“Build a better life, steal office supplies” tee“I hate work” tie“HTTPanties”Sensitivity TrainerMindless MediaA Genericorp Company

Yoo Canz Nawt Even Git a Pizza Wif a Kwarter

2008-04-18T23:14:00.008-04:00

"Kitteh gitz furst sad luk at whut paychek luks liek after dedukshuns."

Why it's Better to Be Poor

2008-04-18T11:53:00.004-04:00

As any rich person will try to have you believe, being rich comes with way more stress than any poor person could ever imagine. As the late Notorious B.I.G. once sang “The more money we come across, the more problems we see.” This is absolutely true. To help put your mind at ease, here’s a list of 5 problems that only rich people have:1) More Expenses This is an obvious one. The more money that

Business Management 101: The Cliff Notes

2008-04-17T14:09:00.004-04:00

I was recently flying Northwest Airlines this past March, and had the opportunity to pick up my complimentary copy of Skymall Magazine. It was filled with the usual junk poor people dream up to hopefully "get rich quick," with gadgets that included an upside-down tomato garden, a voice activated R2D2 of your very own, and women's gravity defeyer shoes.Seriously? Who's buying this crap?Poor

Why We Should All Move to Wisconsin

2008-04-16T22:49:00.003-04:00

As already mentioned, Parade Magazine’s “What People Earn” 2008 installment was recently published, and the poor people of Mindless Media came across a salary that caught their attention. A dental assistant in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin makes $41,000 a year.We immediately wondered what the cost of living would be in a place like Pleasant Prairie, or in neighboring Villages of Kenosha County,

Poor People like New Policies

2008-04-16T22:14:00.007-04:00

The eagle-eyed efficiency experts of Genericorp have noticed a rise in the office din during business hours. Productivity is not down and the value of the company continues to rise-- however, it's pissing us off. Therefore please see below--new office conduct policies by rank. You will be expected to behave accordingly. Group 1: CEO, CFO, COO, President, Executive VPs and High PriestessesPlease,

Poor People Like to Know their Co-Workers' Salaries

2008-04-16T20:33:00.006-04:00

Parade Magazine published it's annual list of "What People Earn." To preempt personal Internet searches/use, here are the highlights:Timothy Janus, 31Competitive eaterNew York, N.Y.$25,000Patricia Wytroval, 49Apprentice meat cutterFlagstaff, Ariz.$30,800Grace Jones, 45Dental assistantPleasant Prairie, Wis.$41,000Sandra Urena, 35Casino dealerAtlantic City, N.J.$45,000 Jeff Foxworthy,

I believe you'd get your ass kicked sayin' something like that

2008-04-14T09:42:00.001-04:00

Poor People Like Seinfeld

2008-04-09T15:42:00.001-04:00

The Mindless Media Conversations: Saving Money

2008-04-09T15:38:00.003-04:00

Sensitivity Trainer: So now I have savings… what am I supposed to do with it? I’m just supposed to continue to hoard money?Corporate Cog: Yes. Save money. And then when you need money, you have money. You’re supposed to pick something you want and save to get it. And then when you get it, you’re happy for 1hr-1wk depending on what it is and then you’re miserable again.ST: Is that how it works?

Poor People like Economic Stability

2008-04-03T14:18:00.014-04:00

As the media continues to throw around accusations of a looming recession, and corporations such as Bear Sterns collapse under the weight of their own pretension, we are reminded that it’s prudent to set financial and professional goals to guide you through 2008.After consulting with my co-workers, in addition to several minutes on MSN money, I put together an outline to help you plan for the

A Day in the Life of A Genericorp Employee

2008-03-31T11:36:00.006-04:00

Have you ever wondered what your employee actually accomplishes during work hours on any given day? Where do they go every time they leave their desk? Surely, they can’t be going to the bathroom again! What website is that on their browser and why is the window so small? Or how about why their screen savor is on when they seem to be sitting at their desk working? For the answers to these

Poor People like Relieving Stress

2008-03-27T10:50:00.010-04:00

Over my many, many months at Genericorp, I have seen employees attempt to relieve stress in many ways-- flushing office supplies down the toilet, long distance calls to loved ones, carving gang signs into their desk, tipping the vending machine and pillaging the remains... However, these practices are not recommended at Genericorp. We like to keep an air of serenity in our office, so whenever one

Poor People Like Therapy

2008-03-25T10:40:00.005-04:00

A new study from the Genericorp Institute for Efficiency was published last month. This study finds the (holiday-less) March-April-May stretch, after President’s Day and a long way from Memorial Day, is the most favorable time to fall victim to Corporate Fatigue. We do not want to interrupt this lucrative time of year with sabbaticals, rest, or relaxation. So please, if you are exhibiting more

Eleven Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women Employees

2008-03-23T02:38:00.004-04:00

First published in the July 1943 issue of Mass Transportation magazine, "Eleven Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out Of Women Employees" was an overt proclamation of equality , not only for the women's movement, but for the advancement of employment opportunities and working conditions for all poor people in general!As you read the following excerpt from the article (I highlighted some of my

Holidays That Shouldn't Really Be Holidays

2008-03-17T16:20:00.001-04:00

After learning that Mindless Media will NOT be closed for Good Friday this week (via the proverbial condescending email from my boss), I’ve decided to compile a list of “Work holidays,” or: Holidays That Shouldn’t Really Be Holidays. I’ve also included a short email which you could use as a template to notify your employees of the non existing holiday.Be sure to not only gip your employees out of

Poor People Like Avoiding Their Boss

2008-03-17T09:59:00.009-04:00

Poor people are not necessarily bad workers, in many cases they are good workers--the best in the sense that they consistently show up, work, and never ask for a raise. However poor people do like avoiding their boss, because they are aware that no obvious benefit can come from interfacing with the boss. They realize that meeting with the boss usually means more work for the same amount of money

How to Rationalize Staying At Your Crap Job

2008-03-12T15:05:00.005-04:00

It’s understandable that when in a situation that sucks, poor people like to convince themselves that there are tons of good reasons for it. This is sometimes called optimism, but more often; denial. Regardless of the specifics, it’s important to rationalize staying at a job where the pay is equal to that of a 16 year old McDonalds employee, the daily tasks are as mind-numbing as a commute with

Poor People Like Conformity

2008-03-10T22:13:00.006-04:00

As any good cult leader will tell you, conformity is vital to maintaining the ranks. An orderly office is an effective office. Why would people continue to flock to the Army or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints if they did not believe that the discipline of these institutions would benefit them? As these institutions have proven, it is important to establish boundaries within an

Top 10 Songs That Poor People Like to Sing Along to in Bars

2008-03-09T20:21:00.006-04:00

One thing you can be sure of when working in a big room of cubicles, is that there is always at least 5 people who play horrible music that no person in their right mind should listen to voluntarily. I’m talking about songs that come on at a bar when no one has put any money in the jukebox (not before 10 drinks, anyway); songs that are playing in CVS while you’re picking out a card for your

A Successful Interview

2008-03-06T17:22:00.001-05:00

Why Poor People Are Funny: A Corporate Survivor Speaks Out

2008-03-06T12:17:00.010-05:00

Poor people are born with what is known as a “sense of humor.” They tend to think their sarcasm and wit makes them more likable in the work environment. They believe that by confidently asserting their own independent nature to all projects, that they are creating a more unique product. This is not so. Your own ideas are not to be brought to any project within the corporation. They are severely

Poor People Like Saving Money

2008-03-04T16:09:00.011-05:00

Finance websites such as MSN Money offer free, helpful saving tips for those in the lower tax brackets. The tips below mirror the sentiments found on popular money blogs that could not only cut down on monthly living expenses, but allow many people to begin saving now.1. Make coffee at home to bring in the morning: Forget the $6 soy latte or the $7 Jamba juice, and bring homebrewed coffee to work

Top 10 Things Your Employee Would Prefer Over a Raise

2008-02-29T11:51:00.010-05:00

Poor people don’t like intros.10. Fire DrillsAs funny as it may seem, your employee would rather get away from their desk for 10-30 minutes than receive a raise. This is mostly because something like a fire drill would give them the chance to mingle with their co-workers, get some fresh air (maybe even squeeze in a cigarette or two), and, most importantly, stop working. While chances are pretty