Perception is greater than realityThe good thingsLocal snack bar
Local snack bar taking phone orders
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The challengesBalancing the perception of being good at your job versus actually being good at your job.
The most successful employees arrived 10 minutes early, stared vacantly at their screen whilst tapping away in rhythm on their keyboards whilst stopping only for the mandatory breaks and leaving diligently 7 to 11 minutes after official closing time. No actual gauge of output or performance was required as long as your eyes were firmly glued to the screen and read receipts were permanently switched to 'on'. Emails containing the latest catch phrase or buzz words were encouraged, however grammar and forward thinking were not. Those who were unable to decipher the buzz word infected, grammar abusing dribble would then resort to random outburst of raucous laughter whilst imagining a world where you could get over your 'hurtles' and 'agree 110%'. Randomly employees were given performance reviews without actually having a job description, which felt more akin to an episode of a reality talent show or high school popularity contest, and were generated with the same processing power as Dexter from 80's dating show perfect match. Other than that a great place to work as the local snack bar had great value lunches and would accept phone orders.