Work, Embarrassing and Awkward: Always assume you're being watched

Always assume you're being watched

By Wilmot - 04/10/2025 00:00

Today, I was alone in the work elevator, so I practiced my “serious professional face” in the mirror. I made finger guns at myself right as the doors opened to reveal three executives from my company. They got in. Nobody said a word. FML

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Saturday 4 October 2025 0:35

The executives probably do the same thing when they’re alone in the elevator.

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bigredmonkeybutt 28

Saturday 4 October 2025 0:35

The executives probably do the same thing when they’re alone in the elevator.

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