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	Sad Workers May Make Better Workers

Savi010

10-16-2008 11:38 AM

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Savi010 says:

Considering the current global depression, productivity should be going through the roofs..

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10-16-2008 7:53 PM

janclip1300

Yeah, but the roof, the roof is on fire

10-16-2008 8:04 PM

Savi010

LOL, when the roof is on fire it would be a good time for us if the mices start whistling..

10-16-2008 8:27 PM

janclip1300

Indeed!

10-21-2008 8:35 PM

katsteevns

People who are happy at work tend to shoot the breeze more and thus do less work.

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Bosses are happier because they are always patting eachother on the back

The bosses of the bosses are even happier because someone is always kissing their butt.

10-21-2008 8:46 PM

katsteevns

Finally, the Board of Directors are a miserable lot, never smiling or making eye contact with the workers. They fear we may realize just how much of our money goes right into their pockets.

10-21-2008 8:52 PM

Savi010

BTW: Your last observation would mean the Board of Directors should be the best workers one could want?

10-21-2008 9:01 PM

katsteevns

They are. They work for themselves, filling their pockets by the sweat of someone else's brow.

10-21-2008 9:06 PM

katsteevns

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